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pc_11 11 1986subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD NOVEMBER 11, 1986 1:00 P.M. I. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A quorum was present being 9 in number. II. Members Present: W. Reddick III J. Schlereth J. Nicholson W. Rector W. Ketcher D. Arnett D.J. Jones I. Boles F. Perkins III. Members Absent: R. Massie B. Sipes IV. City Attorney Present: Stephen Giles SUMMARY OF SUBDIVISION ACTIVITIES November 11, 1986 Deferred Items: A.Request for Private Street Extension B.Birch Creek Apartments "Short-Form PCD" (Z-4747) C.Los Cuartas "Long-Form PCD" (Z-4746) D.Word of Outreach Church CUP (Z-4708-A) E.Central Church of the Nazarene (Z-4758) F.Kanis Road CUP (Z-4745) G.Tanphil Addition Preliminary Plat: 1.Ridge Haven Valley 2.West Chester Subdivision, Phase IV Replats: 3.River Subdivision 4.Kanis Commercial Revised Preliminary Right-of-Way Dedication: 5.Shackleford West and Centreview Site Plan Review: 6.Greenbriar Revised Rep lat/Site Plan Review Planned Unit Development: 7.Rainwood Cove "Long-Form PRD" (Z-4760) 8.Arkansas Association of Kidney Patients"Short-Form PCD" (Z-4747) 9.11th and Madison "Short-Form PRD" (Z�4759) SUMMARY OF SUBDIVISION ACTIVITIES -CONTINUED November 11, 1986 Conditional Use Permit: 10.River of Life Assembly of God CUP (Z-4756) 11.Little Rock School District CUP (Z-4758) Other Matters: 12.Hunters Ridge PRD -Extension Request 13.P & L Investment Company PCD -Extension Request November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Other Matters - Reconsideration Item NAME: Richardson Properties /Acreage Tract LOCATION: At the north end of Foxcroft Road adjacent to Overlook Subdivision and Robinwood Subdivision REQUEST: To be permitted to extend Foxcroft Road northward as a 40 -foot private street which will terminate in a cul-de-sac. The purpose of which is to provide for a public approved easement /right -of -way for frontage of acreage lots. STAFF REPORT: This issue comes to the Commission as the result of discussions between Mr. Richardson and Planning staff concerning access to this irregular tract of land. At the present time, this ownership exceeding 25 acres total has a street frontage of approximately 60 feet which is the termination of Foxcroft Road. Mr. Richardson proposes to place on record an instrument as required by the Commission in form and substance that will allow the use of this private roadway to access his property. Two or more large lots would be sold and developed. These lots would be in excess of five acres and a plat would not be required. The Engineering staff has reviewed the street proposal and has indicated "no problems." The Master Street Plan does not propose the extension of Foxcroft Road as a collector street. It currently is constructed as a collector 36 feet wide from Cantrell Road to this point. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff offers no comment at this time but will be prepared to address the issue and answer questions at the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (9 -9 -86) The applicant, Mr. Robert J. Richardson, presented his request to the Commission and responded to several questions as to the reason for the extension and the format of the proposed land sale. The Planning staff offered a general overview of the proposal and a recommendation of approval of the extension of the street as proposed. The staff indicated it understood that the street would be a 40' private street approximately 150' to 200' in length terminating in a turnaround, perhaps a hammerhead. Several members of the Commission then raised issues associated with the filing, including the need for more information, uncertainty as to why a normal application for a five lot plat was not being filed, and the relationship of this filing to the current litigation. The Chairman then offered to hear comments from two adjacent property owners. These were Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Puryear, residents of the Robinwood Subdivision adjacent to the west and south. Both of these interested parties indicated that they felt this proposal was premature and that in fact it might run cross purposes with the current litigation. They felt that the item should be held in abeyance until the court opinion is handed down and that it not be pursued until it is determined whether Mr. Richardson will pursue an appeal of the decision. Commissioner Nicholson offered the thought that she understood the City Attorney's direction to the Commission was that in these kinds of circumstances that no further action be taken by the Commission until current litigation is resolved. The City Attorney's representative, Mr. Steven Giles, responded by stating that he thought that action on the application should be deferred until the written opinion is issued by the Judge handling the litigation. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued Further lengthy discussion of the proposal followed. A motion was made to defer this request until the issue is out of litigation as suggested by the City Attorney's staff. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 1 nay and 2 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE ACTION: (10 -2 -86) The staff reported to the Committee that Steve Giles of the City Attorney's Office has discussed this case with the applicant's attorney, Mr. David Henry, and has decided to change his position on this matter. He has reported to Planning staff that he does not now feel that the Planning Commission should hold up review of Mr. Richardson's request; therefore, the request has been placed on the agenda, a cover letter has been submitted outlining the issue and a generalized lot scheme has been filed. The only recommendation that staff would offer at this time is that more work could be done on the actual house site .location so as to possibly eliminate the unusual configurations of these lots. As before, staff will be prepared to address issues as they develop at the hearing and respond to questions. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10- 14 -86) The applicant was present as was his attorney, Mr. David Henry. There were objectors in attendance being Mr. Don Hamilton and Mrs. Marilyn Schultz. The Planning staff offered history and a recommendation on the proposal. The staff suggested that the Commission approve the extension of this private roadway as proposed by Mr. Richardson with a restriction that the total number of lots be limited to four, that the City street standards be applied to the private street and that the lot lying across the access road be redesigned. A brief discussion of the proposal then followed during which time Mr. David Jones of the Planning Commission requested of the staff information as to the access provision to 40+ acres lying north and west of the subject properties. He suggested that Mr. Richardson's proposal may, in fact, preclude future development and November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued access to the site. The staff offered comments that access to that area had been dealt with at such time as the Master Street Plan was amended to eliminate Foxcroft Road extension northward to the river. It was further pointed out by staff that several access points by way of stub streets exist both from the Robinwood Subdivision and from the River Ridge Manor Subdivision area. The Chairman then asked the applicant to present his request. David Henry, attorney for Mr. Richardson, addressed the several comments that had been made. He stated that this was not a plat filing but was simply presentation of an idea as to how the lots might be configured in response to a request of the Planning Commission. He further stated the only request at this time by his client was for extension of a private street so as to provide sufficient frontage to sell off 5+ acre lots as permitted by the ordinance. He further stated that the access to other lands north and west of this area he did not consider to be an issue at this time. The Chairman then asked for comments of the objectors. Mr. Don Hamilton, a resident of Robinwood, offered comments concerning the appropriateness of this hearing when litigation is being pursued in the form of an appeal of the previous subdivision matter involving Parcel 1 of this ownership. He further voiced Robinwood owners' objections to the development of lots as presented and the access arrangement provided. He stated they were concerned that actions of this nature should be held in abeyance pending resolution of the court appeal especially in light of the many unanswered questions and undocumented access to additional properties in the area. He questioned the future development impacts on this area by allowing this type of development. The City Attorney representative, Pat Benton, then responded to Mr. Hamilton's comments, and reported that an appeal had been filed. A general discussion of the matter then followed involving additional objectors. Marilyn Schultz, a resident of Robinwood, spoke to the issue. A motion was requested by the Chairman. The motion was made that Mr. Richardson's request be approved as presented. The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes, 1 no, 5 absent. The failure of this motion falls within the guidelines of the Planning Commission bylaws requiring automatic deferral for 30 days inasmuch as six votes for final action were not obtained. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11- 11 -86) The staff made a presentation of the issue and again offered its recommendation for approval subject to several conditions. These conditions being: (1) That the site being approximately 26 acres be limited to five lots as permitted by ordinance as a maximum number. All subsequent replatting or lots within the area to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. (2 ) That all lots with' this ownership be single body contiguous parts and not be divided or severed by easements or streets. (3 ) That a 50 -foot easement be provided off the end of the proposed private street to serve as access to the large body of undeveloped land lying to the north and west with the understanding that this extension would be simply to provide access to that land and would not endorse further lot sales or development. (4) That Lot 1 be committed to Tract B of Robinwood Subdivision in such a fashion as to provide access over Lot 1 to Tract B on the demand of that owner. This access should be a minimum 20 feet in width by 100 feet dimension from the nearest property line either east or west boundary. The Chairman then asked Mr. David Henry, the attorney for the applicant, for his comments. Mr. Henry again offered his applicant's proposal. He discussed the request and clarified several points concerning the staff's access proposal. He then responded to questions from the Commission concerning access to Tract B, Robinwood and the 40+ acres to the north and west. Mr. Jim Guy Tucker, a nearby neighbor in the Robinwood Addition, offered comments reflecting his concern over the history of this property. He stated that as a new resident of the area he had no personal knowledge of the issues but understood there was litigation being appealed and in light of that appeal, questioned the appropriateness of the Commission's review. Mr. Steven Giles addressed his concerns and again stated that the Planning Commission was not restrained from acting on the proposal before them. A discussion then followed wherein the issue of which approval is effective. The one which might be issued by the November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. A - Continued Commission on this occasion or the one which might be the result of the appeal of the former litigation. It was determined in the course of discussion that Lot 1 overlays most of the area involved in the litigation that being the Forest Hills preliminary plat and that the court action would probably be the controlling action. The Chairman then asked if there were additional objectors. Mary Scott, a resident of Robinwood, spoke to the deficiencies in the request and stated that she felt the Commission did not have sufficient information to properly act on this matter. She added additional history from her view of the circumstances. She requested that a plat be submitted to the Commission in the proper fashion if that is what the product of these meetings and the private street is to be. She stated that the neighborhood will accept a plan filed for review for a real project. Mrs. Puryear, also a resident of Robinwood, offered comments which indicated that the neighborhood felt that a covenant on the sale of the land would be appropriate whereby restrictions would be placed on future use and development. A discussion then followed wherein the history of Foxcroft Road was questioned as to its relationship to the Master Street Plan and as to why the street was not constructed to the terminal point of the right -of -way. Mr. Joe White of Edward G. Smith Associates offered a history of the construction of Foxcroft Road wherein he stated that a large drainage structure would have been required in order to extend the street to the end of the right -of -way. During the course of discussion with the City Engineer's Office, it was determined that the structure would not be required at that time. The street was actually removed from the City's Master Street Plan several years following the decision on the drainage structure. At this time, it is not reflected on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. Mr. Jim Guy Tucker then offered additional comments wherein he requested that the Commission defer the case in order that a proper plan or plat be submitted. Commissioner Jones stated that he felt that it was time for the owner to make a commitment to a development and that the current situation is unfair to both the Commission and to neighbors. A motion was then made to defer this request until such time as the litigation is resolved. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes, 3 noes, 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B NAME: DEVELOPER: Creative Landscape, Inc. 5908 Geyer Springs Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 562 -0862 ENGINEER: Ed Campbell c/o 5908 Geyer Springs Little Rock, AR 72209 Telephone: 562 -0862 Birch Creek Apartments "Short -Form PRD" (Z -4747) 5908 Geyer Springs (Lot to north also included) ARCHITECT: James Culberson AREA: 1.6 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 208.5 ZONING: "C -4" (Commercial) to PRD PROPOSED USES: Apartments A. Proposal /Request 1. Phase 1 (a) To construct 24 one - bedroom units with 500 square feet each in a two story building. (b) Thirty -six (36) parking spaces. (c) Access from Geyer Springs and street improvements on Geyer Springs. (d) Drainage improvements and enhancements of drainage easement. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued 2. Phase II (a) To construct 24 one - bedroom units, 500 square feet each in a two story building of frame construction. (b) Thirty -six (36) parking spaces. (c) Access from Geyer Springs Road. B. Existing Conditions Commercial uses on all sides. They include a skating rink, glass shop and auto dealership. Single family homes are located across the street. C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design Density related to livability and open space. D. Engineering Comments Provide minimum floor elevations for 100 year flood on final plat. E. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to restricting density to 24 _units per acre. The applicant has explained that he does not feel that the project is too dense, due to the fact that many of the units will be one bedroom apartments. Staff would like to, however, remain loyal to the established policy of supporting such a high density only in urbanized areas of the City. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff requested that the applicant redesign the plan to a density of 24 units per acre and provide more open space. The applicant explained that he is providing a plan with 30 units per acre and one bedroom, not efficiency units. He felt that the area should not be described as "peripheral," since Geyer Springs is being widened to four lanes; and that open 'space needs were being provided by the easement through the middle of the site. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not in attendance. No one objected. A motion for approval subject to Engineering's approval of the landscaping and the drainage easement was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. C_�_ NAME: Los Cuartos Second Addition LOCATION: Northwest corner of I -630 and Barrow Road AGENT: ENGINEER: Charley Baker (375 -9131) Smith, Roberts, Johnson, Inc. Henderson Properties, Inc. 3140 West Britton Road, Suite 4C 3800 North May, Suite 500 Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Telephone: 405 755 -7094 Telephone: 405 949 -9100 AREA: 5.887 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "R -2" to PCD PROPOSED USES: Hotel /Commercial A. Proposal /Request 1. PCD approval of the site, currently zoned "R -2" for use as a motel and other "C- 2/C -3" uses. 2. Consideration on the basis of the following development regulations and design requirements. a. Tract 1 - Restriction to motel or hotel. - Height restriction of two stories or 35 feet. -Site proof screening along common boundary between Pennbrook Addition and Tract 1. - Landscaped open space buffer a minimum of 20' wide along the northern /westhern boundaries of Tract 1 to include the planting of Decidous and Evergreen trees at 25' minimum spacing with no parking, drives or obstructions permitted. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. C - Continued b. Tracts 2, 3, 4 and 5 - "C -2" Shopping Center District uses. - Clinic, car wash, daycare, eating place with or without drive -in, food store, health studio or spa, hotel, office, service station, theater. - "C -3" Commercial uses. -Bank or savings and loan, barber /beauty shop, convenience store with pumps, florist shop service station and vehicle repair. - Building setback in "C -3" or obstructions permitted. -Site proof screening installed along the Penbrook Addition boundary. - Landscaped open space buffer a minimum of 20' wide along northern boundary. - Building setback of Tract 2 where it abuts Tract 1 to be a minimum of five feet from the lot line. - Building setback of Tract 5 as it abuts Tract 4 should be a minimum of five feet from lot line. 3. Approval of the following uses: Tract 1 - Motel - 120 rooms. Tract 2 - Convenience store - Tract 3 - Fast food restaurant feet. Tract 4 - Quality restaurant - Tract 5 - Fast food restaurant feet. 4. Access: 30,000 square feet. - 1,750 square 1,900 square feet. - 1,800 square Two access points along John Barrow. 5. Parking: Tract 1 - 141 spaces. Tracts 2 -5 - 91 spaces. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. C - Continued B. Existing Conditions 1. Zoning is currently "R -2." The property is bounded on the north and west by Pennbrook Addition, a single family subdivision. Henderson Jr. High is east across Barrow Road and the I -630 highway right -of -way is to the south. 2. Site has 450 feet of frontage on Barrow Road and 630 feet on I -630. 3. Site has 50 percent tree coverage and falls toward the northwest to a drainage ditch which flows north on the east sides of the Pennbrook Subdivision. C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design 1. Consideration of site plans on Tracts 2 -5 on an individual basis as they are sold. 2. Traffic. 3. Appropriateness of use proposed. 4. Drainage problems. 5. Visibility /buffer from neighborhood. 6. Proximity to school. D. Engineering Comments None at this time. E. Analysis Staff is supportive of the motel and one other commercial activity only. The applicant is asked to eliminate Lots 2, 4 and 5 and provide a 100 -foot strip along the north and west, present a grading plan for review by Planning and Public Works. Landscaping should and proposals for preservation of existing trees should be shown. Please add infill plantings for screen in a 100 -foot area and some type of fast growing plants. Staff is opposed to the location of a gas station on the site. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. C - Continued F. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to comments made. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Engineering reported that the traffic analyses submitted by the developer would still be studied and that the northern entrance be redesigned. The Committee felt that any development to the property should not involve the hillside. It was also felt that the site was overbuilt and the plan proposed "major surgery" to the hillsides. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff recommended approval of the plan, subject to the motel and only one other commercial activity on the site; submission of a grading plan and a revised plan showing a 100 -foot buffer on the north and west sides. Approximately 35 persons were present in opposition. Mr. Charles Baker of The Rose Law Firm represented the applicant. He explained that the motel would be located next to the residential areas and the commercial areas toward the interstate. He felt that it was very obvious to everyone of the suitability of the property for commercial use, so the issue was really whether this particular proposal was appropriate. He responded to objections raised by the neighborhood: 1. Flooding - Any flooding problem would be addressed by the ordinance and City Engineering. 2. Traffic - This development was located on what the neighbors called a heavily traveled road. He felt that this artery then was a good location for commercial uses. A traffic study shows that no problem will be created by this development. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. C - Continued 3. Buffer - Would maintain as many trees as possible for aesthetic quality. 4. Density - Stated that the 100 foot buffer staff wanted would comprise 37 percent of the property. The Commission identified one of the major issues as being disturbance of the hillside and the fact that the applicant was informed to leave that area on the property undisturbed, and submit a grading plan, but no grading plan was submitted. The hillside /grading issue was considered as one of the most sensitive issues in the City, and how any applicant chose to work with the opposing neighborhood was very important to getting the project completed. Mr. Mike Thompson represented Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lanthrop. Their main concerns involved a density of commercial uses, traffic, danger to school across the street, and drainage toward the client's property which could worsen existing flooding problem. His clients objected to any use other than the motel. A petition with 200 signatures was filed. Mr. George Irvin spoke. He protested the application based on potential drainage problems, traffic, recent traffic accident involving student, and recent five car collision. He did not agree with the applicant's claim that the proposal would not create a traffic problem. City Engineering asked that the northernmost drive be eliminated. The Commission felt that the item should be deferred so that the applicants and representatives of the neighborhood could meet. Ms. Barbara Lucas felt that there was no need to meet with the developers because she felt that any rezoning from residential to commercial was not appropriate for the site. Other speakers seemed to feel that some sort of commercial should be built, but not at the magnitude proposed. Mr. Baker requested a deferral. The Traffic Engineer was asked to research the possibility of signalization at the school and the impact of traffic on the area. A motion for a 30 -day deferral was made and passed by a vote of 7 ayes, noes and 4 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - NAME: LOCATION: OWNER /APPLICANT: Word of Outreach Conditional Use Permit (Z- 708 -A) The south terminious of Broadway Word of Outreach /Joe D. White PROPOSAL: To construct a church in three phases. The phases are: Phase I - a 20,000 square feet church /school auditorium (capacity 400) and 95 paved parking spaces; Phase II - a 14,000 square feet expansion of the existing church /school auditorium, and an additional 48 parking spaces plus 4 spaces for buses; and Phase III - a 16,000 square feet family life center addition. This development will be on 3.01 acres of land that is zoned "R -4." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location This property is located at the end of a collector street (Broadway) and is adjacent to an arterial street located to the west (Arch Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed church is located on 3.1 acres of land that is potentially compatible with the surrounding single family area. This property is a rear yard relationship for all the adjacent single family areas except for two side yard relationships on Broadway and two side yard relationships on Arch Street. Proper screening and landscaping will enhance the compatibility of this project. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued 3. On -Site Drives and Parking Two access drives are proposed to this site. One access is a 40 feet drive on Arch Street and the second access will be taken from Broadway. Total parking will be 147 spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers This site plan includes landscaping areas. 5. Analysis The staff feels that a church use can be compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, have some concerns. The single family use adjacent to the access drive on Arch Street needs to be screened by a fence at least to the rear lot lines of the adjacent single family uses. The side yard relationships of the two single family uses on Broadway are actually above grade - landscaping should be provided adjacent to these side yards. The applicant also needs to supply further details about the proposed school and dimensions of the building and setbacks. What kind of school is proposed, and what is its proposed capacity. Staff also questions the necessity of the proposed steeple height being 60 feet. Finally, is the alley being proposed as an additional access? 6. City Engineering Comments No adverse comments. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes dimensions of the buildings and their setbacks, screening fences, and additional landscape areas; and (2) provide additional information on the proposed school, height of the steeple and the use of the alley located at the southeast corner of the site. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with staff recommendations. The applicant stated that the school was kindergarten through eighth grade but did not know the proposed maximum capacity. The applicant also stated that they proposed to use the alley located at the southeast corner of the property for access and that they would improve and landscape it as necessary. The applicant further agreed to reverse the angular parking on the Arch Street drive and either redesign and /or post signage on the circular access located adjacent to Broadway in order to reduce possible confusion. The Wastewater Department stated that sewer is available and that capacity contribution is required. The Water Works stated that the proposed building is larger than 15,000 square feet and that a sprinkler system is recommended. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10- 14 -86) The applicant was present. There were a number of objectors present represented by Attorney Mr. Bennie O'Neil. Mr. O'Neil read a statement opposing the conditional use permit on the following grounds: (1) the type of use or ministry of the church and the apparent instability (financial and four different locations of the church in the last three years); (2) increased noise and traffic in the neighborhood; and (3) potential drainage problems (on -site Springs). Mr. Joe White and Mr. Robert Smith (Pastor) spoke in behalf of the project. They stated that the proposed capacity of the private christian school would be 200. Mr. Smith stated that the church begin May 5, 1981, and had a current congregation of 125, and that their ministry would not require any residential use of the proposed property and that no formal alcohol or drug rehabilitation program would exist on -site. The staff stated that they recommended approval of the proposal and had received a revised site plan. The staff also stated that they had received one phone call against, two informational calls and one call favoring the proposed conditional use permit. Mr. Smith stated that the church owned the property and had bought it November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. D - Continued from the City of Little Rock. Mr. Smith further stated that they had held two neighborhood meetings prior to the purchase of the property and that the City had told them that the property was zoned properly for a church use. The Commission wanted to know about the sale of the property to the church. The staff stated that they had no knowledge of the sales arrangement. It was determined that the Department of Human and General Services had handled the transaction. The Commission requested that the staff obtain information concerning the sale of the property and that the neighbors and the church meet to determine if their differences could be resolved. The staff also asked the church and neighbors to determine whether or not access should be allowed via the existing alley from Spring Street. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent to defer this item until the November 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The item was not discussed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11- 11 -86) The applicant, Bob Smith, was present and represented 15 people who favored the church use. Mr. Bennie O'Neil represented 13 objectors. Mr. Jack McCrae, Vice - President with the Bailey Corporation, spoke in behalf of the applicants and stated that the neighborhood church representatives had met on October 23, 1986, as requested by the Planning Commission. The meeting failed to produce an agreement. A lengthy discussion ensued. The disagreement centered around the possible uses of the church property other than traditional church services. The neighborhood apparently had little problem with the proposed physical structures. The Commission asked the neighbors and the church representatives to meet once again and try to obtain an agreement by having the church write down the proposed programs and uses. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to defer the item until the November 25, 1986, Planninq Commission meeting. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E NAME: LOCATION: OWNER /APPLICANT: Central Church of the Nazarene Conditional Use Permit (Z -4738) The south side of Baseline Road just east of Loetscher Lane (5121 Baseline Road) Central Church of the Nazarene/ Dallas Hudspeth PROPOSAL: To construct six buildings (temporary /portable? - 3,372 square feet) for use as a christian school (K -12th /150 capacity) within an existing church facility (250 capacity) on land that is zoned "R -2." 1. Site Location Adjacent to an arterial street (Baseline Road). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The church is an existing use. It is surrounded by single family uses on three sides with an office use located to the north. The existing facility is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking The property contains an ingress and two egresses to Baseline Road. The property also contains 60 paved parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued 5. Analysis The staff feels that a church use on this property is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, have serious reservations about the proposal. The staff cannot support the location of the six proposed classrooms. The lack of setback (eight feet side yard and 25 feet rear yard as required in "R -2 ") and the proximity of the other building creates a potential safety problem. The applicant needs to investigate the possibility of relocating the classrooms on the west side of the property and providing the appropriate screening and landscaping on the south property line. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) There are a series of landscape and layout problems as shown. (2) Right -of -way dedication of 45 feet from the centerline of Baseline Road is required. (3) Stormwater detention is required - show preliminary volume calculation. (4) Redesign the driveway as shown by the Traffic Engineer. (5) Only one driveway is allowed - this can be accomplished by redesign. (6) Forty -five degree parking is required on the east side of the property in order to back a car out properly - wheel stops are required on the new parking area between the family life center and the church. 6. Staff Recommendtion Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes relocation of the six proposed classrooms, the appropriate screening and landscaping, and the City Engineering concerns; and (2) comply with City Engineering comments numbered 1 through 6 as listed above. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The issue was not discussed. Additional comments are: (1) The Fire Department states that the proposed structures cannot be occupied as is; and (2) the Water Works states that on -site fire service is recommended. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10- 14 -86) The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The staff reiterated its recommendation of approval provided the applicant agreed to meet staff recommendations. The Commission noted that the applicant had not attended the Subdivision Committee meeting and that no revised proposal had been submitted. The Commission instructed the applicant to contact the Fire Department immediately because of the expressed safety concerns. The applicant agreed to comply. The Commission then voted 6 ayes, 0 noes and 5 absent to defer the application until the November 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and submitted a revised site plan that reversed the location of the temporary buildings from the southeast corner to the southwest corner of the property. The applicant stated that the new proposal was approved by the Fire Department and the City Traffic Engineer. The staff stated that the proposed 3' side yard and 5' rear yard were inadequate in that "R -2" zoning requires an 8' side yard and a 25' rear yard. There was some discussion about the temporary nature of the buildings. The applicant stated that they would only need the buildings for three years. The Committee stated that the applicant should try to relocate the proposed temporary structures to allow for a more side yard and rear yard setback, and that if the applicant agreed to a 3 -year time limit, the Commission would consider the mitigating circumstances. The applicant agreed to comply. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11- 11 -86) The applicant was present and submitted a revised site plan that met ordinance setback requirements. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, and agreed to by the applicant. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F NAME: Kanis Road Conditional Use Permit (Z -4745) LOCATION: The southeast corner of Kanis and Shackleford Road (10721 Kanis Road) OWNER /APPLICANT: Hurley /Whitwell Realty Company, Inc., /Stephen E. Whitwell PROPOSAL: To down zone the property from "0 -3" to "0 -2" and to obtain a conditional use permit which would allow the conversion of an approximate 2,000 square feet building to a restaurant on .55 acres. 1. Site Location The site is at the intersection of two major streets, in an area where office and commercial development is anticipated. A sit -down restaurant such as this, with no drive - through service, is appropriate for the area. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood To the north is an office building. Vacant tracts to the west and northwest are zoned commercial. Existing single family residential uses to the south and east are on land zoned for office use. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking Engineering has indicated that the layout as shown is not acceptable. A revised plan is being prepared. Sufficient parking spaces have been indicated, based on the ordinance requirements. 4. Screeninq and Buffers The revised plan is to provide the required 25 feet landscaped strip adjacent to Kanis and Shackleford Roads. Also, a 12 feet landscaped area and a six feet November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F - Continued opaque fence will buffer the adjacent residences located to the south. The trash receptacle will be at the rear of the building, screened from view on four sides. 5. Analysis The approach being used will permit a specific commercial use without rezoning to commercial. Rezoning could lead to strip commercial development to the east and south. Although the I -430 Plan calls for this site to be "major offices," a restaurant use is permitted by conditional use permit in the "0-2" District. Since the proposed use is appropriate and appears compatible with the office and commercial zoning nearby, adverse impacts should not be a problem. Adequate provisions for parking and trash will be made, assuming that the technical requirements of the Traffic Engineer are met. While it is understood that there will be no dance floor, live entertainment or drive - through window, it would be helpful to spell this out in the conditions of the approval, so that in the future there will be no administrative doubt or adverse impact relating to such activities. 6. City Enqineerinq Comments The layout as shown is not acceptable. Please contact the Traffic Engineer as soon as possible in order to get proper layout for the site. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to the revised plan meeting the approval of the Traffic Engineer and no drive - through, dance floor, or live entertainment being allowed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The staff said that a revised site plan had been received that met most requirements, but did not reflect the following City Traffic November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F - Continued Engineer requests. The Traffic Engineering comments are: (1) The driveways to be used by the project need to be rebuilt to conform and line up with the internal drives; (2) the west driveway along Kanis Road should be closed for traffic safety reasons. In addition, the spacing of driveways along an arterial street ( Kanis) should be 300 feet minimum. In order to facilitate internal flow, it may be better to allow a connector road on the north side of the building; and (3) request reducing the 12 feet buffer to 8 feet along the south property line to obtain a wider driveway. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10- 14 -86) The applicant was present. Mr. Craig Burns represented the Farm Bureau and opposed the proposed use. The applicant stated that he would submit a revised site plan that would meet the City Traffic Engineer's requirements. The Commission then voted 5 ayes, 1 no (Jones) and 5 absent to approve the application. The item was then automatically deferred until the November 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting due to the fact that 6 affirmative votes are necessary for approval. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The staff stated that the Board of Directors had sent the proposed "0 -2" rezoning back to the Commission so that action could be taken simultaneously on the rezoning and the conditional use permit request. The staff reminded the applicant that a revised site plan was needed. The applicant agreed to comply. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. F - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11- 11 -86) The applicant was present. The staff stated that the applicant had submitted a revised site plan that met all City Traffic Engineering requirements. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, and agreed to by the applicant. November 11, 1986 Item No. F -1 - Z -4678 Owner: Hurley - Whitwell Realty, Inc. Applicant: Steven E. Whitwell Location: Kanis and Shackleford, SE Corner Request: Rezone from "0 -3" to "C -3" Purpose: Commercial /Eating Place Size: 0.5 acres Existing Use: Vacant Building SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Office, Zoned "0 -3" South - Single Family, Zoned "0 -3" East - Single Family, Zoned "0 -3" West - Vacant, Zoned "C -2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The request is to rezone the tract from "0 -3" to "C -3" to allow a restaurant. The property is located at the southeast corner of the Kanis Road and Shackleford Road intersection. The area is part of the I -430 corridor that has experienced substantial rezoning changes over the last five to seven years. Most of the immediate area has been rezoned to either an office or commercial district with some multifamily zoning on the east side of I -430. There is also some "R -2" land along Kanis to the west of Shackleford. The land use is a mix of residential and nonresidential uses, primarily office, with a large percentage of land still vacant. The site under consideration is part of an area between I -430 and Shackleford south of Kanis that is zoned either 110 -2" or "0 -3." Along Shackleford south of I- 630 /Financial Parkway, the commercial zoning has been restricted to the west side of Shackleford Road and a majority of that land is either undeveloped or used for offices. There is some "C -3" land east of I -430 and it is part of the Baptist Medical Center's campus. The zoning pattern that has developed over the years is working and provides for both commercial and office growth. November 11, 1986 Item No. F -1 - Continued 2. The site is approximately one -half acre in size and occupied by a vacant commercial building. 3. There are no right -of -way requirements or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood position on the property. The site was annexed into the City with the structure in place. 7. The I -430 Plan recommends office use for the southeast corner of Kanis and Shackleford Roads and staff does not support the "C -3" request. The Plan identifies the southwest corner for commercial development and the amount of "C -2" at that location was increased recently by a comprehensive rezoning for a larger tract. Shackleford provides a reasonable line between the existing zoning, office and commercial, and staff feels that it should be left undisturbed. The zoning of the property in question could lead to additional commercial rezonings on the east side of Shackleford and also further to the east on Kanis which would create an undesirable development pattern. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the "C -3" rezoning as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (6- 24 -86) The applicant, Steve Whitwell, was present. There was one objector in attendance. Mr. Whitwell discussed the "C -3" proposal and described the general area. He said because of the existing development and zoning patterns in the vicinity, the "C -3" would not have an impact. Craig Burns representing the Farm Bureau then spoke. He said the Bureau was against the rezoning and pointed out that the Farm Bureau had just purchased two acres immediately east of the site in question. Mr. Burns indicated that the Farm Bureau was concerned with litter, security, sewer, and parking overflow on to their property. He also said that there was no need for additional restaurants in the area and the rezoning could lead to a strip effect. At that point, there was some discussion about rezoning to "0 -2" and applying for a conditional use permit for the restaurant. Mr. Burns said November 11, 1986 Item No. F -1 - Continued that the Farm Bureau would be opposed to the "0 -2" with a conditional use permit. Mr. Whitwell then spoke again. He discussed the issue at length and requested a vote on "C -3." There was a long discussion about "0 -2" and "C -2." At that point, Mr. Whitwell amended the application to "C -2." A motion was made to recommend approval of the "C -2" request as amended. The vote: 5 ayes, 2 noes, 3 absent, and 1 open position. The motion failed and the item was deferred to the July 8, 1986, meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (7 -8 -86) The applicant, Steve Whitwell, was present. There was one objector in attendance. Mr. Whitwell discussed the proposal and requested "C -3" for the site as originally filed. He went on to present some history of the site and described the area and the intersection which he said was an appropriate commercial location. Mr. Whitwell then addressed the Farm Bureau's objections and said that the site had adequate access on three sides. Craig Burn of the Farm Bureau then spoke. He said that the rezoning would establish precedent for strip zoning on Kanis and that it violated the I -430 plan. Mr. Burns also made several comments about the Farm Bureau's written statement that had been submitted to the Commission. Mr. Whitwell then indicated he desired "C -3" and amended the request from "C -2" to "C -3." The Commission then voted on the "C -3" rezoning. The vote 2 ayes, 6 noes, 2 absent, and 1 open position. The request was denied. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11- 11 -86) (The rezoning issue was referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Board of Directors.) The applicant, Steve Whitwell, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Staff reported that Mr. Whitwell had submitted a letter amending the rezoning request to "0 -2" and then indicated support for the "0 -2" reclassification and the conditional use permit for the eating place. Mr. Whitwell discussed the proposed site plan and access to the property. He also agreed to the staff's conditions for the conditional use permit. A motion was then made to recommend approval of the "0 -2" request as amended and the conditional use permit. The Commission voted on two issues simultaneously. The vote: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. Both the rezoning to "0 -2" and the conditional use permit were approved. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. G NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER /ENGINEER: Orson Jewell #27 Vista Drive Little Rock, AR 72210 Telephone: 225 -8430 Tanphil Addition The East Side of Highway 10; South of Taylor Loop AREA: 10.94 Acres NO. OF LOTS: ZONING: "R -2" PROPOSED USES: Single Family 30 FT. NEW STREET: 1,300 VARIANCES REQUESTED: Cul -de -sac length A. Existing Conditions This proposal is located south of Highway 10. The general area consists of mixed uses, which include a Pet Shop and Veterinary Clinic abutting on the immediate north. Taylor Loop Creek runs through the middle of the property. It appears that approximately 90 percent of the site is located in the floodway. B. Development Proposal The applicant is proposing to plat 10.94 acres into 30 lots for single family use and 1,300' of new street. Access from Highway 10 is proposed through a 27' cul -de -sac, Tanphil Circle, that is approximately 1,200' in length. A 50' drainage easement is proposed along the western and southern boundaries. C. Analysis This proposal presents multiple problems. Foremost, is advice from the City's Engineers that the plan cannot be done as proposed. Before any of this is done, November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. G - Continued an approved hydraulic study by Engineering and FEMA must be obtained showing revisions to the floodway. Secondly, the applicant can't rechannel the ditch as proposed, without an agreement from abutting property owners who will possibly be impacted. Additionally, (1) the floodway and floodplain should be shown on the plat; (2) a cul -de -sac waiver is needed; (3) an access easement with participation on the abutting property owners to the north should be indicated, since Tanphil crosses their property and it provides the only access to this site; (4) in -lieu contributions are required for Highway 10; (5) Tanphil Circle should be called Tanphil Court. D. Staff Recommendation Denial as filed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant, Mr. Orson Jewell, requested a 60 -day deferral so that he could address the comments made by staff. WATER WORKS COMMENTS - Water main extension is required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion was made and passed to defer this item for 60 days. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: (8- 28 -86) The staff reported that the applicant had requested a 60 day deferral. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. G - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (9- 12 -86) A motion for a 60 -day deferral as requested by the applicant was made and passed by a vote of: 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for withdrawal was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 NAME: T nnA TTr%M. DEVELOPER: Ridge Haven Valley West of Ridge Haven Road, North of St. Charles Blvd. Darbe Development Corp. Manes, Castin, Massie & Hinson Road McGetrick Little Rock, AR 2501 North Willow Telephone: 221 -0937 North Little Rock, AR Telephone: 758 -1360 AREA: 59 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 120 FT. NEW STREET: 6,700 ZONING: PROPOSED USES: Single Family A. Proposal /Request: To plat 59 acres into 120 lots and 6,700 feet of new street in three phases. B. Existing Conditions: Wooded; elevations from 475 feet to 550 feet, single family area. C. Issue / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: (1) Show building line - 25' on residential and 30' on all collectors. (2) If average depths of Lot 115 is more than 210', request waiver and submit justifications. (3) Show sidewalks. (4) Indicate purpose of tracts adjacent to Lot 76. (5) Give notice to abutting tracts in excess of 2.5 acres or greater. SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - Continued (6) Specify ownership and maintenance of parks, open space, reserve tracts and unidentified lots with landscaping. Please assign tract numbers and address in the Bill of Assurance. (7) Haven Glen needs a suffix and Ridge Haven Drive should be changed to Ridge Haven Road, since it is connecting to the existing Ridge Haven Road (see David Hathcock, 371 - 4808). (8) Show City limits line if it goes through this property. (9) Show Ridge Haven extending to the property line. (10) Give name of current owner of land. (11) Redesign pipe stem around Lots 102 and 103. D. Engineering Comments: (1) Develop Haven Brook and Ridge Haven as collectors (36' - 60' right -of -way). (2) Give name to southernmost cul -de -sac (clear with David Hathcock, 371 - 4808). E. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to addressing the issues stated. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant agreed to revise the plat according to staff's comments. Most of the discussion concerned Ridge Haven Road and potential problems created by the access of 120 lots through a street that is constructed to 27' and that has no right -of -way dedication. The applicant objected to making it a collector street. Engineering felt that Ridge Haven would act like a collector until collectors to the west were built. Some committee members felt that even temporary use of Ridge Haven as a collector would be disastrous. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - Continued Water - Water main extension on -site fire protection requirement. An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies. Sewer - Sewer main extension required. Additional easement required around new main. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. Dr. Wepfer, an abutting property owner, requested deferral because she felt that inadequate notice was received. Staff and the City Attorney determined that notice had been given according to Ordinance requirements. Approximately 15 persons from the neighborhood were present. Staff recommended approval of the plan, subject to the development of Ridge Haven as a collector street, and the development of four lots only in Phase I, until further access is provided to the west. Mr. Jack Castin represented the Developer. He objected to the construction of Ridge Haven as a collector street. He stated that his client wouldn't prove Ridge Haven Road (off -site) if the City could obtain the right -of -way. He realized that some of the existing property owners along Ridge Haven wanted it improved and some didn't. Dr. Robert Walls expressed some concerns of the residents. They were: (1) the development of Ridge Haven as a collector, due to increased traffic; (2) safety of the intersection with Napa Valley, due to _limited view from the north and south by two ridges; (3) development of street would compromise value of existing neighborhood. He also asked that they be given time to seek professional advice about the proposed development. Mr. Dick Toll requested time for the residents to meet with the developers. He requested a 30 -day deferral for this purpose. Mr. Gordon Taylor felt that Ridge Haven was not suitable for increased traffic. Mr. Alan Gold explained that his lot was adjacent to the boulevard entrance planned by the Developer; November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 1 - Continued and if Ridge Haven was widened it would come very close to his front door due to rock out - cropping. He felt that approval of the plat should be delayed since he was not made aware of the Project in what he considered to be an adequate amount of time. Even though the Applicant was not required to give him legal notice since he was not an abutting property owner, he felt that he would be affected by the widening of Ridge Haven. A motion for a 30 -day deferral was made and passed so that staff could research the collector issue, and get input from the City Manager on their position on possible condemnation of right -of -way for improvements. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent, and 1 abstention (Jones). November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 NAME: Westchester Subdivision Phase IV LOCATION: West of Taylor Loop and South of Highway No. 10 T'tPN7PT.l1DPO- PMr-TMPPD. Ridgelea Development Corp. Robert C. Lowe & Associates 10510 "I -30" #5 New Benton Highway Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR AREA: 16 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 23 FT. NEW STREET: 1,600 ZONING: "R -2" PROPOSED USES: Single Family A. Proposal /Request: To plat 16 acres into 23 lots and 1,600 feet of new street for single family use. B. Existing Conditions: Single family area, elevations from 290 feet to 300 feet, Taylor Loop Creek and area proposed for City park located on southwest side. All property is within the 100 -year floodplain. C. Issues /Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: (1) Notify abutting owners of tracts with 2.5 acres or more. (2) No sidewalks built in other phases. Show sidewalks on this plat. (3) Clarify notation on plat regarding the trading of City parks property for proposed City park. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued (4) Specify tract numbers on reserve tracts and "unbuildable." Specify use and Bill of Assurance. (5) Forty -five foot reserve parcel inadequate - identify as tract number and note as " unbuildable," since it is inadequate for lots. Specify use and Bill of Assurance. D. Engineering Comments: (1) Creek design for 100 year ultimate development, plus oversizing for detention requirement. (2) Fifty foot right -of -way, 27' street improvements. (3) Provide sidewalks the length of Westchester Court. E. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to addressing the issues stated. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant explained that he was working out a land swap with the City, due to the Parks Department's desire for continuous access to another tract in their ownership. The applicant agreed to comply with staff's comments. It was agreed that any approval of this item would be contingent on the City Board's approval of the land swap and that the reserved tracts would be numbered. If these tracts are bought, then they would be replatted. Water - Water main extension on -site fire protection required. Sewer - Sewer main extension required. Additional easements required new mains. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 2 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Due to untimely notice, a motion was made and passed to defer the item for two - weeks. The vote 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 NAME: River Subdivision Replat LOCATION: NW Corner of Fourche Dam Pike and I -440 TTr1TT /'1 T1 T\Tl _ T1T /T TINTTTt _ Helen & James Pate Steve Atherton 10510 "I -30" #5 McClelland Consulting Engineers Little Rock, AR 72209 900 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 371 -0272 AREA: 8.726 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: PROPOSED USES: Industrial A. Proposal /Request: To revise an approved preliminary by: (a) reducing Tract A to acreage, and (b) eliminating street dedication on west end of Fluid Drive. B. Existing Conditions: Flat, industrial area. C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: 1. Noncompliance with instructions from the City Attorney and the Planning Staff. D. Engineering Comments: 1. Intersection is not correct. E. Staff Recommendation: Reserved, subject to further direction from the City Attorney. This plat was filed as a result of an option offered the developer due to noncollection by the City on a performance bondf. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 3 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Staff was asked to prepare a history of the events leading to the submission. The Committee felt that it was very important that the adjacent property owners be satisfied with whatever action is taken. Sewer - Add sanitary sewer easement required across lot R Contact L.R.W.W. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: As requested by the applicant, a motion for withdrawal was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 NAME: Kanis Commercial Park Revised LOCATION: One block west of intersection of Kanis and Barrow on the south side r'Accrurnnun. cMfr TM cn. McKay Properties Marlar Engineering Company 5800 Forrest Place 5318 JFK Blvd. Little Rock, AR North Little Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 664 -0010 AREA: 15.78 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 25 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "C -3" PROPOSED USES: Commercial A. Proposal /Request: To revise an approved preliminary by adding Lot 25 and increasing the size of Lot 9. B. Existing Conditions: Area consist of multifamily, commercial and office. C. Issue / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: 1. Specify phasing plan. D. Engineering Comments: 1. Street improvements for Kanis should be built in Phase I. 2. Complete intersection of Kanis and Labette with first phase regardless of amount of lots involved. 3. Show stormwater detention (volumes and location). November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 4 - Continued E. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to submission of phasing plan. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant explained that the purpose of the plat was to utilize the existing fire station and add 25' to Lot 25. He agreed to redesign Lots 8 and 9 and to work out an agreement with Engineering on improvements. Engineering modified its position on comments 1 and 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant submitted a phasing plan. A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 5 T NAME: LOCATION: DEVELOPER: West L.R. Parnership 717 North Harwood Suite 2730 Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: (214) 969 -5313 Right -of -Way Dedication of Shackleford West and Centreview Street SW corner of Shackleford and Kanis Don Chambers /Melhburger, Tanner, Robinson & Associates 201 South Izard Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 375 -5331 AREA: 4.227 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 0 FT. NEW STREET: 3,000 ZONING: "C- 2 '/ 110 -3" PROPOSED USES: Right -of -Way A. Staff Report: This is a request to dedicate 60' of right -of -way on Centreview and Shackleford West Blvd. Centreview is on the Master Street Plan, but Shackleford West is not. B. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to no endorsement of the future creation of lots without platting. Staff reserves the right to deal with curb cuts, setbacks and standard relationships between lots and streets. Lots cannot be sold by acreage at a later date. Control is needed over any development of the two collectors. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 5 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant explained that he wanted to plat a right -of -way through a 40 -acre tract in order to sell land zoned for commercial ( "C -2 ") in five acre tracts. He felt that the Commission would still have control over the location of drives and buildings since this zoning district required site plan review. He also stated his intention to severe the Shackleford west right -of -way from this plat and provide a two phased plat of these streets. It was requested that some assurance from the developer be obtained that agreed to a preliminary plat of the total property at the time of the first sell. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion was made for approval, subject to preliminary plat approval'of lots on Shackleford West at the time of the first sale. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 NAME: Greenbriar Revised Site Plan Review LOCATION: Stagecoach Road r1F.VF.T.r)PF.R • RWnTNF.F.R Greenbriar on Stagecoach, Robert D. Holloway, Inc. Inc. #200 Casey Drive 1900 Worthen Bank Bldg. Maumelle, AR 72118 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 851 -3366 Phone: 376 -9241 AREA: 3.665 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: 110 -2" PROPOSED USES: Personal Care or Residential Care PLANNING DISTRICT: 12 CENSUS TRACT: 2402 A. Proposal /Request: To revise an approved site plan by adding: (a) 5,200 existing square feet to an existing 8,800 square foot structure, (b) 6 parking spaces and (c) 12 rooms to the existing 20 rooms. B. Existing Conditions: Rural, single family area. C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: 1. Insufficient filing - the applicant is asked to provide more information regarding the types of units involved, number of people to be served and parking. 2. Final replat required to add .46 acres to accommodate the building expansion. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued D. Engineering Comments: 1. Design opening for 100 year flood. 2. Specific design on drainage structure under building. E. Staff Recommendation Reserved, until further information is received. Staff was a little confused due to the lack of information submitted. Some explanation is needed regarding the number of new units in relation to the existing and proposed parking. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was asked to provide staff with additional information regarding the use of the property. The applicant explained that no medical facility was involved. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 NAME: Rainwood Cove "Long -Form PRD" (Z -4760) LOCATION: North side of Rainwood Road, immediately east of Pleasantwood Condominiums DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: B.G. Coney Edward G. Smith & Associates 10500 W. Markham, Ste. 111 Little Rock, AR AREA: 10.01 Acres NO. OF LOTS: 50 FT. NEW STREET: ZONING: "PRD" PROPOSED USES: Single Family A. Proposal /Request: (1) To modify an existing "PRD" zoning approved for use as multifamily /elderly care to allow construction of a single family PRD. (2) To develop one and two level single family homes with lot sizes varying from 5,500 square feet to 8,000 square feet. Minimum dwelling size will be 1,500 square feet with double garages. All streets will be public. (3) Landscaping will exceed those required. B. Existing Conditions: Area of consist of various residential uses. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 7 - Continued C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: (1) Specify on plat what side setbacks will be. D. Enqineerinq Comments: None. E. Staff Recommendation: Approval, showing two side yard setbacks. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was asked to show the buildable area of the lot on the plan. Water - Water main extension and on -site fire protection required. Sewer - Sewer main extension required. Capacity contribution analysis required. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 NAME: The Arkansas Association of Kidney Patients LOCATION: 5109 Woodlawn Street AGENT: Rebecca H. Terrien DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: The Arkansas Association Brooks and Curry of Kidney Patients P.O. Box 897 6323 Asher Ave., Ste. 105 North Little Rock, AR 72115 Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 372 -2131 Phone: 562 - 3331/851 -4340 AREA: 50'x 140' NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: PROPOSED USES: Residential A. Proposal /Request: 1. To obtain PCD approval of a site currently zoned for residential. 2. To use the site as a low cost, short -term shelter for out -of -town kidney patients and family members during outpatient, medical or training treatments at local hospitals or dialysis units. 3. To serve a maximum number of eight persons with two additional staff persons. The average would be 3 to 4. 4. Guests will come and go during "normal working hours" with little or no after hours activity. 5. Patients would travel in groups so cars will be less than patients. Approximately 6 to 8 parking spaces will be available. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued B. Existing Conditions: Single family area, one story brick /frame structure with basement. C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: 1. Parking survey shows three additional parking spaces in the rear. Show remainder of spaces. Will access be taken from alley in the rear. 2. Indicate square footage of building. 3. Use. D. Engineering Comments: None. E. Staff Recommendation: Denial. Staff opposes this application due to its use. It is felt that the location is inappropriate in the middle of what are now strictly single family uses. The Heights /Hillcrest Plan indicates the area to be used for single family. The applicant needs to clarify the amount of parking to be provided and whether access will be taken from the alley. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicants explained that this site was chosen due to its close proximity to the hospitals, and inadequate space at the current location. They felt that this was not a true single family area, due to the location of an apartment in the rear of this structure and other multifamily uses in the area; and that no traffic problem would be created. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued The issue was identified as that of use, and that the applicant was asked to demonstrate on the plan how the parking requirements were to be accommodated. He was asked to discuss the parking layout with Engineering. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were approximately 20 residents present in opposition. Staff recommends denial of this application based on the proposed use which departs from the land use plan. Staff felt that the area should remain residential. The revised plan was submitted. Mr. Gerald Vaughn and Ms. Becky Terran represented the application. Ms. Terran presented the project. She explained that the project would have a resident manager on the premises, and she had spoken with one person in the neighborhood who was supportive. She explained that the mood of the rest of the neighborhood was reflected by a phone call received at 11:45 p.m. the night before threatening her if she didn't withdraw the petition. The voice also said that the neighborhood was white, and she was not going to bring a bunch of sick, welfare minorities into the area. Ms. Terran felt that the area was not totally residential, due to the nonconforming uses which are not reflected in the Heights /Hillcrest Plan. She also had a letter in favor of this location from Pulaski Methodist Church and the National Kidney Association. The neighborhood residents were represented by an attorney who was also a resident. He submitted a petition in opposition with 128 signatures. He stated that the Kidney House was not the issue, but the fact that the proposed use "another crack in the dam," or an "island" intrusion in a revitalizing single family neighborhood. He said they were not opposed to just this use, but any other than residential. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued Ms. Lisa Ferguson apologized for the phone call made. She stated that one resident had lived there for 61 years, and he had recently come over welcomed them to the neighborhood. She stated the desire of the neighborhood as wanting to keep it as a place where you can "borrow a cup of sugar" from your neighbor and prevent transient type uses. She had a letter from Ms. Imogene Morgan stating opposition and surprise that the applicant would use her name. Ms. Ferguson stated that they were not against a kidney house. Mr. Dwight Bratton of 5116 Woodlawn reiterated that no one was against the kidney house, per se, but the zoning. He also apologized for the racist remark. Ms. Terran explained that they picked this because of proximity to the hospital and bus lines, not because of its location and this neighborhood. The Commission felt that both sides could have done a better job of discussing things and been more rational, not so emotional. A motion for approval was made, but failed to pass. The vote was: 0 ayes, 8 noes and 3 absent. The reason for denial was the land use proposed. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 NAME: 11th and Madison "Short -Form PRD" (Z -4759) LOCATION: NW corner of 11th and Madison AGENT: Sandy Sanders 914 Kings Mountain Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: 227 -6353 T1F.VF.T.()AF.R • RWnTNF.F.R James Brainard Laha Engineers, Inc. 1120 South Madison P.O. Box 9251 Little Rock, AR 72204 Little Rock, AR 72219 AREA: 140' x 50' NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "R -3" PROPOSED USES: Single Family Residential /Garage Apt. A. Proposal /Request: 1. To legalize an existing situation; and to allow use of the garage apartment to be used as rental unit. 2. To improve the property by remodeling both the existing single family structure and the garage apartment. The east unit is owner /occupied and will be improved by provision of new window casings, new insulated windows, remodeled bath and kitchen area. The west unit is for rental use only. The owner has replaced an existing sewer line and is in the process of making some electrical improvements of existing wiring. Proposed improvements include a 24' x 25.8' parking pad with access directly from the alley. Pad will provide more than adequate off - street parking and does not compromise the neighbor appearance. Guttering will be placed on the east and west sides of the rental property to assist in November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Continued good drainage. A small walkway will be placed from the parking pad to the entrance of the proposed rental property. Shrubs will also be added. B. Existing Conditions: Small lot single family area with some multifamily in the vicinity. C. Issues / Discussion /Legal /Technical /Design: 1. Close curb cut on 11th Street. D. Engineering Comments: None. E. Staff Recommendation: Approval, subject to limitation of two units on the site and no future subdivision of the lot. This application was filed as PUD, since to allow two detached structures on the site. "R -4" requires that the structures be attached before they can be considered be duplexes. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant agreed to close the curb cut on 11th Street. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Staff recommended approval, subject to no further subdivision of the lot. The applicant was represented by Mr. Sandy Sanders. Several residents from the neighborhood were present. Mr. Charles Wilson of 1016 Madison, an 11 year resident of the neighborhood, requested that the site be owner - occupied and restricted to the one rental unit proposed. He also mentioned a drainage problem. Mr. Bobby Langford, a resident of the neighborhood since 1948, opposed the proposed garage apartment since he felt that it was currently built as a garage and workshop, and the applicant would be creating a new apartment. A motion for approval was made, but failed to pass. The vote was: 0 ayes, 8 noes and 3 absent. The reason given by the Commission for denial was due to the possibility of setting a precedent in an area where there was potential for similar proposals. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 NAME: River of Life Assembly of God Church Conditional Use Permit (Z -4756) LOCATION: The SW Corner of Sibley Hole Road and Nash Lane (9800 Nash Lane) OWNER /APPLICANT: River of Life Assembly of God Church /Thomas 0. France PROPOSAL: To construct a church facility in two phases on 12.0 acres of land that is zoned "R -2." The proposed construction is as follows: Phase I - to construct an 11,250 square feet church (400 capacity) with 84 temporary parking spaces and one access on Sibley Hole Road (will dedicate floodway and right -of -way on Sibley Hole Road and Nash Lane with this phase); Phase II - construction of an approximate 30,000 square feet sanctuary (maximum capacity 1,200) and additional parking (a total 285 spaces) (construction of Sibley Hole Road and Nash Lane to occur at this time). ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS 1. Site Location Adjacent to two residential streets (Sibley Hole Road and Nash Lane). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This property is located in a mixed use area. The Suburban Development Plan calls for light industrial and warehouse use. This property is abutted by vacant property to the north and south, single family with small commercial uses located to the east, and an industrial use located to the west. This proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 - Continued 3. 4. 5. 6. On -Site Drives and Parking The proposal contains one access (Sibley Hole Road) and 84 temporary parking spaces in Phase I. Phase II contains two additional drives located on Nash Lane and a total net parking of 285 spaces. Screening and Buffers The applicant has submitted a site plan that includes landscaped areas and has agreed to comply with City Landscape Ordinance requirements. Analysis The staff feels that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. The entirety of this property lies within the 100 year floodplain. The highest point on this property is two feet below the 100 year floodplain. The applicant has agreed to dedicate the floodway and the necessary right -of -way on Nash Lane and Sibley Hole Road, but has requested that they not be required to construct Sibley Hole Road and Nash Lane (as well as relocate utilities) until they ask for a building permit for their Phase II construction. The applicant has also requested that Phase I parking be of a temporary nature due to the fact that they will be filling the remainder of the site for future permanent parking, and that the Phase II building will be constructed on top of the proposed temporary parking site. Finally, the Little Rock Fire Department recommends a fire hydrant to be located at the southwest corner of the property, and Southwestern Bell wants an easement. Citv Engineering Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to: (1) the applicant clarifying the construction of the temporary parking area, and the City Engineer agreeing to it; (2) the City Engineer November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 10 - Continued agreeing to allow the construction of the street improvements to be tied to Phase II construction; and (3) the applicant meeting with the Fire Department about the requested additional fire hydrant. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The Committee informed the applicant that he needed additional dimensions and information on his site plan, especially the future parking area. The applicant reiterated his church's need to construct a temporary parking lot (chip seal), and defer all street improvements until the second phase. The Committee informed the applicant that they felt the first parking area should be constructed to City standards and that improvements should be constructed on Sibley Hole Road, with the Nash Lane improvements being tied to the Phase II construction. The applicant stated that the church's finances were such that it made it extremely difficult if not impossible to accomplish everything as requested on the first phase. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The staff stated that the applicant had submitted a revised site plan that eliminated the proposed temporary parking lot located to the north and showed 84 permanent parking spaces located adjacent to the proposed Phase I building. The applicant also agreed to construct Nash Lane in conjunction with Phase I and Sibley Hole Road in conjunction with Phase II of construction. The staff recommended approval as revised. The Commission then voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11� -_ NAME: LOCATION: OWNER /APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: Little Rock School District Conditional Use Permit (Z -4758) The SE Corner of Interstate 30 and Scott Hamilton Drive (7701 Scott Hamilton Drive) Little Rock School District/ Dave Kennedy To expand an existing Vo -Tech school (in phases) and to construct a district student transportation facility on land that is zoned "R -2." Proposed construction for the transportation facility includes: (1) a 15,500 square feet shop and administration building (eight work bays - future building expansion 2,500 square feet); (2) parking for 200 buses (212 buses and 20 vans), 120 auto spaces for personnel (66 percent of need - additional employee parking to be located on the school site); (3) two gas pump islands, two 12,000 or three 10,000 gallon underground fuel tanks, a 40' x 50' 2 -bus wash area, and an outside storage area (600 -800 square feet covered). Proposed construction for the Vo -Tech school includes: (1) one two -story building (24,000 square feet), one one -story building (12,000 square feet), and additions to the existing buildings (17,000 square feet); (2) existing 12' x 60' and 12' x 15' portable buildings to be relocated on -site; (3) future parking 468 spaces less a loss of 106 plus an addition of 46 future spaces for a net total of 408 parking spaces to accommodate a maximum student enrollment of 875. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The property is surrounded by Interstate 30 frontage road is Fourche Road is located to the Drive is located to the west. existing streets. located to the north, east, and Scott Hamilton November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 - Continued 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The Geyer Springs East District Plan shows this area as industrial. The site is abutted by Interstate 30 to the north, multifamily to the south, vacant land and industrial uses to the east, and commercial and industrial located to the west. This proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking The site contains two existing drives (one on Fourche Road and one on Scott Hamilton Drive). The proposal calls for three additional drives to be located on Fourche Road. There are 468 parking spaces (school). Future construction will reduce parking to 362, then increase it by 46 spaces to a total of 408 spaces. Transportation parking will be 212 bus spaces, 20 van spaces and 128 auto spaces. 4. Screeninq and Buffers The site plan contains landscaped areas, and the applicant has agreed to meet all City Landscape Ordinance requirements. 5. Analysis The staff feels that the proposed land use is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, have some concern about parking. The school facility would require 522 spaces when built out to completion. The transportation use will require an estimated 188 employees. A total of 128 spaces have been proposed. The applicant needs to explain how the proposed parking will be adequate. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Stormwater detention is required; and (2) dedicate right -of -way on Scott Hamilton Drive and Fourche Road and construct improvements to City standards. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 - Continued 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant: (1) agrees to comply with City Engineering comments Nos. 1 and 2; and (2) demonstrate that the proposed parking is adequate. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW The applicant was present. There was a brief discussion. The staff had received assurance of compliance to stormwater detention requirements. City Engineering comment No. 2 was intended only if the right -of -way had not been dedicated and constructed. The staff indicated that the parking issue needed to be clarified. The staff also stated that a proposed building site is located over an existing sewer main, and that either the building or the sewer must be relocated. The applicant understood the issue. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A lengthy discussion ensued over the adequacy of the proposed parking. The Commission generally agreed that the school could be classified as a high school and also a trade school and that a high school parking requirement (210 spaces required) was adequate. The Commission then voted 6 ayes, 0 noes, 2 abstentions (Nicholson - due to the fact that she represents the Little Rock School District and Perkins - due to the fact that his architectural firm is acting as agent for the Little Rock School District) , and 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, and agreed to by the applicant. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 NAME: rNWITLIT nT30n . Winrock Development Co. 2101 Brookwood Dr., Ste. 100 P.O. Box 8080 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 663 -5340 STAFF REPORT: Hunters Ridge Long -Form PRD Extension Request (Z -4523) The applicant is asking that he be granted an extension of a PUD passed by the Board by Ordinance No. 5,004 approximately one year ago. Staff has no problems with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: A motion for approval was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 NAME: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: P & L Investment Company PCD Extension Request (Z- 4016 -C) A motion was approved and passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 absent. PLANNING ·c OM MISSION DATE ( � y , ' I •• , . t ,� ZONING SUBDIVISION MEMBER A (;;. C D W.Riddick, III � V ✓✓ � v· V ✓ J.Schlereth � � A -R.Massie I ) A j B.Sipes - J.Nicholson � V v ✓ V V ✓ w.Rector "" \ ' // v/1 W.Ketcher \ D.Arnett tY) lA I D.J. Jones ✓v' ,/ I.Boles t/ t/ v F.Perkins I/ V v . 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