Z-3836-B Staff AnalysisJanuary 3, 1989
SUBDIVISIONS
Item 5
NAME: Christ the King Catholic Church
Conditional Use Permit
(Z-3836-B)
LOCATION: The west side of North Rodney
Parham Road south of State
Highway No. 1'0 (4000 N. Rodney
Parham Road)
OWNER/ APPLI_CANT: Catholic Diocese of Little
Rock/Bill Canino
PROPOSAL:
To amend a conditional use permit on an existing church
(600 capacity)/school (19 classroom-390 student capacity)
facility to allow for the expansion of a middle school
building-(12,900 square feet-8 classrooms-180 student
capacity) and a future gymnasium (11,200 square feet-30 feet
in height) on 12.391 acres of land that is zoned
"R-2"/Conditional Use Permit.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Adjacent to a minor arterial street (North Rodney
Parham Road) and a residential street (Woodland Heights
Road).
2. CompatibiItywih Ne i hborhood .__._.t.g..
The church/school is an existing use that has received
two previous conditional use permit approvals. Office
uses are adjacent to the south and east with single
famil-y located to the north and vacant land to the
west. The use is compatible with the surrounding area.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking
This site has four existing access drives (three from
North Rodney Parham Road and one from Woodland Heights
Road) and 297 parking spaces. The proposal contains a
drop-off loop (20 feet in width) on Woodland Heights
Road.
January 3, 1989
SUBDIVISIONS
I t_ a m..._...5 (_Conti n u e d)
4. Screening and._Buffers
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The applicant is proposing to use the existing
landscaping.
5 . An.....a l .ys i.s
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As previously mentioned, this is the third conditional
use permit on this site. The Staff feels 'that the use,
existing and proposed, is and will be compatible with
the surrounding area. The Staff also feels that this
should be the last significant structural addition on
the site. In addition, the Staff feels that a six foot
chainlink fence should be constructed along the
exterior boundaries of the ballfield. Finally, the
applicant needs to comply with Landscape Ordinance
requirements and provide a site section to illustrate
the proposed construction.
6. C i ty__Eng i nee„r Comments
(1) Comply with Excavation and Detention Ordinance
requirements;
(2) Construct sidewalks on the boundary parallel with
Woodland Heights Road;
(3) Provide a dedication deed for the triangular area
on the northwest corner of the property (corner of
Woodland Heights Road); and
(4) Redesign the proposed drop-off area to accommodate
small bus traffic.
7. Staff Recommendation
Approval, provided the applicant:
(1) Submits a revised site plan showing the six foot
chainlink fence, sidewalk, redesigned drop-off
area and the area to be dedicated;
(2) Agrees to comply with the City's Landscape
Ordinance;
January 3, 1989
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 5 (Continued)
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(3) Submits a site section; and
(4) Agrees to comply with City Engineer comments
numbered one through four.
SUBD.I.V I. S I ON COMM I TTEE REV I EW :
The applicant was present and agreed to comply with the
Staffs recommendation except that he proposed to defer the
six-foot chainlink fence and the sidewalk until the
construction of the ballfield area (will be delayed due to
drainage work and fill work).
PLA.4NN....NG_ COMM I SS I.ON._ ACTION
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The applicant was present_ There were no objectors. The
Commission voted 9 ayes, a noes, 2 absent to approve the
application as recommended by the Staff, reviewed by the
Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant.
August 13, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 13
NAME:
Christ the King
Catholic Church
Conditional Use
Permit
(Z-3836-A)
LOCATION:
Between Woodland
Heights Road
and North Rodney
Parham Road
(4000 North Rodney Parham Road)
OWNER/APPLICANT:
Catholic Diocese
of Arkansas/
Canino, Maune, McQueen, Inc.
PROPOSAL:
To amend a previously approved conditional use permit which
will allow the construction of a two-story 23,000 square
foot elementary school and an 11,00,0 square foot
multipurpose building on land that is zoned "R-2."
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Adjacent to an arterial street (Rodney Parham Road) and
a residential street (Woodland Heights Road).
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
The church use is an existing use. Office uses are
adjacent to the south and east. Single family uses lie
to the north and west. This site is compatible with
the surrounding area.
3. On -Site Drives and Parki
This site has four existing access drives (3 from
Rodney Parham Road and 1 from Woodland Heights Road).
There are 230 existing parking spaces with an
additional 67 spaces under construction.
4. Screening and Buffers
No landscape plan has been submitted.
August 13, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 13 - Continued
5. Analysis
The current site plan is not complete. The applicant
needs to submit a revised site plan that includes
landscaping, the dimensions of all structures (both
existing and proposed) and drives. The current
proposal replaces three former proposed structures with
two structures. Improvements to Woodland Heights Road
were to be required at the time of the applicant's next
building permit or request. The applicant has
fulfilled all past requirements.
6. City Engineering Comments
(1) Improve boundary street (Woodland Heights) the
entire distance along the north property line;
(2) discuss sidewalk requirements'- probably needed
on both north and west streets due to the elementary
school location; and (3) submit drainage and detention
plans.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a
revised site plan which includes landscaping and dimensions
of structures and drives; (2) comply with Engineering
comments Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. The staff stated that an on -site
fire hydrant would be required. The applicant agreed to
comply with all staff recommendations with the exception of
the sidewalk issue and street improvements to Woodland
Heights Road. The applicant stated that they would like to
phase the development and include the street improvements to
Woodland Heights toad in Phase II (construction of the
second proposed structure). The sidewalk issue was
discussed but not resolved.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The --applicant was present. There were no objectors
present. The staff stated that the applicant had submittted
a revised site plan but that it lacked dimensions on both
existing and proposed structures. Staff also stated that
the applicant planned for three phasek and was requesting
that the improvements on Woodland Heights be required after
Phase III was completed. The applicant agreed to submit
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August 13, 1985
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 13 - Continued
a revised site plan. The staff stated that the improvements
to Woodland Heights were to be required at issuance of the
next building permit according to the originally approved
Conditional Use Permit. The Commission then voted 9.ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent to approve this application as
recommended by staff -and reviewed by the Subdivision
Committee which included the requirement of the construction
of the sidewalk and Woodland Heights Road at the issuance of
the next building permit.
May 11, 1982
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 9 - Z-3836
NAME:
Christ the King Catholic
Church
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 4000 Rodney Parham Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Catholic Diocese of Little Rock,
Arkansas
Robert S. Pitts, Applicant
PROPOSAL:
This plan is a proposal to allow construction of paving
improvements, parking lot and future expansion of
classrooms, administration building, and other church
related activities.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
The site is located in a mixed use area. Adjacent uses
are single family, office, and vacant property.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
This use is compatible with the surrounding uses.
3. On -Site. -Drives -and Parking
There are three existing drives; two on Rodney Parham
Road and one on Woodland Heights. There are
approximately 120 constructed parking,spaces. Plans
are to add one more drive from Rodney Parham Road and
100 additional parking spaces.
4. Screeninq and Buffers
The applicant Plans to use existing trees and shrubs
to fulfill screening and buffer requirements.
5. Analysis
The staff feels that this is a desirable use for this
property. This plan establishes a desirable format for
future development as well as providing off -site street
improvements.
May 11, 1982
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 9 - Continued
The applicant needs to submit a one lot final plat
dedicating an additional 10' of right-of-way on Rodney
Parham Road. The applicant needs to construct 1/2 48'
street (minor arterial) and a 4' sidewalk along Rodney
Parham Road. The applicant needs to pay $8,731.72 to
the City to cover the previously agreed cost of
constructing drainage improvements as were constructed
by the City of- Little Rock and Systematics. No
improvements will be required along Woodland Heights
during this phase. Construction of improvements on
Woodland Heights should be made at a time set by the
Commission or at the time of the applicant's next
structural building permit.
Staff Recommendation
Approval, subject to the inclusion of the previously
mentioned requirements.
Subdivision Committee Action: (5-4-82)
The applicant was present. The discussion concerned the
proposed improvements. Staff and the applicant were
undecided on the issues. The Committee voted 5 ayes, 0 noes
and 0 absent to recommend that staff and the applicant get
together and work out the details prior to the May 11, 1982,
Public Hearing.
Planning Commission Action:
Staff and the Commission discussed in great detail the
timing of the proposed improvements. A motion for approval
was made with the following conditions: (1) all
improvements to Rodney Parham Road (full length) to be made
now; (2) the $8,731.72 be paid at the issuance of the next
building permit; (3) improvements to Woodland Heights (1/2
residential) beginning at the easternmost right angle curve,
then west for 164' to be made at the issuance of building
permit for structures X, Y or Z. This motion failed:
5 ayes, 5 noes and 1 absent.
A subsequent motion for approval was made that: (1) all
improvements to Rodney Parham Road (full length) to be made
now; (2) improvements to Woodland Heights (1/2 residential)
beginning at the easternmost right angle curve, then west
for 164' to be made at the issuance of building permit
for structure X, Y, or Z with the timing of the payment of
the $8,731.72 to be resolved by the City Attorney's Office.
The motion passed: 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1-absent. In
addition, the applicant needs to submit a one lot final plat
dedicating an additional 10' of right-of-way on Rodney
Parham Road.