Z-5510-P Staff AnalysisJuly 16, 2015
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.:
NAME: Lawson Road Office -Warehouse Zoning Site Plan Review
LOCATION: Located in the 15400 Block of Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:
Robert D. Brosius
18411 Witness Oak Way
Little Rock, AR 72210
SURVEYOR:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 1.98 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
1-1, Industrial Park District
18 — Ellis Mountain
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FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
VARIANCEM/AIVERS: A five (5) year deferral of the boundary street ordinance
improvements to Lawson Road.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
Ordinance No. 16,161 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors
February 4, 1992, rezoned the property to 1-1, Industrial Park District. 1-1,
Industrial Park District classification requires site plan approval prior to
construction to review compliance with the regulations of the zoning district. The
applicant is requesting approval of a zoning site plan review application request
to allow future development of this site. The property was used years ago as
part of the mining and quarry operation located adjacent to the property on the
north side of Lawson Road. The applicant is proposing to construct a 7,200
square foot office/warehouse on the site. The building is proposed as a single
story building with a maximum building height of 20 -feet. The front of the building
will likely have a sand -blasted tilt -panel fagade facing Lawson Road. The
remainder of the building will consist of metal wall panels. The building will have
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a standing seam metal roof. The site will utilize a subsurface holding tank for
wastewater disposal.
The existing site is mainly cleared and was previously used as a fill site. The
southern boundary of the site is McHenry Creek.
The applicant is requesting a five (5) year deferral of the boundary street
improvements to Lawson Road.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is located outside the City limits of Little Rock but within the City's
Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction. The property is tree covered adjacent to the
McHenry Creek along the southern boundary. There are a number of
non-residential uses in the area including a concrete plant, a mining operation
and a mini -warehouse. Lawson Road is a county road with open ditches for
drainage.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
property owners and residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the
site along with the Crystal Valley Neighborhood Association were notified of the
public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Provide a survey showing the existing floodplain and floodway. Contact
Pulaski County Road and Bridge for the conditions of development of this
property.
2. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as
floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot
wide drainage and access easement is required adjacent to the floodway
boundary.
3. Lawson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial.
A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
4. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Lawson Road
including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of
curb should be placed 29.5 feet from the striped centerline.
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5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
7. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide
plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior
to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering, Greg
Simmons, gsimmons@littlerock.org or 501.379.1813 for more information.
8. If a gate is proposed to be installed, the key pad for the gate or the gate
should be located no closer than 20 feet from the new back of curb and
open to the inside.
9. If gravel is proposed to be surface course of the parking lot, it should be
installed per the Low Impact Development standards.
10. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight
distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book
standards.
11. A minimum undisturbed strip 25 foot wide except for reasonable access
shall be provided along each side of streams having a 10 year storm
>150 cfs. The undisturbed strip should be measured from the top of
the bank.
12. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. The driveway
radius can be no larger than 15 feet.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide approval letter from the
Arkansas Department of Health.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line
exists on the south side of Lawson Road along the northern edge of the property.
The customer should contact Entergy in advance as the project develops
so electrical service needs and facilities locations can be discussed and planned.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
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Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the
Developer's expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after
additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures
for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the
Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock
Fire Department is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all
connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water
meter.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the
domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first
point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the
RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified
Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by
Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas
Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226
if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this
project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private
lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's
materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected
by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of
a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required.
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9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze
shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives
area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required.
10. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution
system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department: Maintain Access.
Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as
per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a
fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of
shoulders.
Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at
least 75,000 pounds.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain
fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at
least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
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D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of
the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D105.1 — D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade
plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus
access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls,
whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a
maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one
entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire
apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire
apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be
places with the approval of the fire code official.
Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction
with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock
Fire Marshal's Office (Captain Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and
Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning:
1. Show name of development on the site plan.
2. Show name and address of owner of record.
3. Show source of title.
4. Show name and address of developer.
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5. Show date of survey, north arrow, graphic scale, distance to two (2) land
corners and provide state plane coordinates for two (2) points.
6. Show surveyor seal and signatures.
7. Provide legal description.
8. Show vicinity map.
9. Show bearings and distances for all lot lines.
10. Provide contours at minimum 4 -foot intervals.
11. Show natural features on property.
12. Show water courses entering tract.
13. Show adjacent property owners.
14. Provide zoning information for this property and adjacent property.
15. Provide development summary.
16. Provide source of water.
17. Verify ADH that existing septic can accommodate new development.
18. Provide letter of approval from Volunteer Fire Department.
19. Provide storm drainage plan.
20. Verify site suitability.
21. Adjust building setbacks once right of way for Lawson Road is dedicated.
22. Verify development meets ADA requirements.
23. Pay $33.00 review fee.
24. Provide FEMA flood panel information. Contact Pulaski County Public
Works to determine if any flood development permits are required.
25. Dedicate additional right of way by quit claim deed to equal 45 -feet from
centerline for Lawson Road.
26. Obtain driveway permit from Pulaski County Public Works for any new
driveway locations off Lawson Road.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Building Code: No comment.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
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2. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be
required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive
nature. The minimum dimension shall be nine (9) feet. The maximum
dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet. As a component of all land use
buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a
minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side
of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall
be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement.
The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the landscape
ordinance of the City, Section 15-81.
3. The property to the east and south is zoned R-2, Single-family. The average
width of the lot is approximately three hundred and fourteen (314) feet, an
eighteen foot (18) foot buffer is required adjacent to the east property line.
The south buffer as shown is sufficient.
4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average
linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area.
Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
5. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading
or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an
equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area.
6. Landscape within or adjacent to vehicular use areas shall be protected with
wheel stops, curbing, or other vehicular controls.
7. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or
larger.
8. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 24, 2015)
Mr. Robert D. Brosius was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues in need
of addressing related to the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant
provide the building coverage of the principal and any accessory structures.
Staff also requested the applicant provide the proposed parking plan and the
proposed signage plan.
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Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Lawson Road was to be
improved per the boundary street ordinance requirements with the development
of the site. Staff also requested the applicant provide a survey indicating the
limits of the floodplain and the floodway. Staff stated development of the site
was to be coordinated with Pulaski County Road and Bridge for development of
properties located within the floodplain/floodway. Mr. Brosius asked if the staff
had the ability to defer street construction for a period of time. Staff stated it was
possible to defer street construction for up to five (5) years with approval by the
City Board of Directors.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the eastern land use
buffer appeared to be deficient. Staff stated the minimum width of the land use
buffer along the eastern perimeter should be 18 -feet. Staff stated screening was
required along the eastern perimeter of the site where abutting a less intense
zoning. Staff stated landscaping was required between vehicular use areas and
the right of way. Staff stated a small amount of building landscaping was
required.
Staff noted the comments from the various other agencies. There were no more
issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full
Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the technical
issues raised at the June 24, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has provided the days and hours of operation, the building coverage
and the proposed signage plan. The land use buffer along the eastern perimeter
has been increased to comply with the buffer ordinance requirements.
The request is for zoning site plan review of this 1-1, Industrial Park District zoned
property. The review is in accordance with 36-126 of the Little Rock Code of
Ordinances. The review is to include parking and landscaping, site of buildings
and the compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent uses.
The applicant is proposing to construct a 7,200 square foot office/warehouse on
this site containing 2± acres. The building is proposed as a single story building
with a maximum building height of 20 -feet. The front of the building will likely
have a sand -blasted tilt -panel facade facing Lawson Road. The remainder of the
building will consist of metal wall panels. The building will have a standing seam
metal roof.
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The property was used years ago as part of the mining and quarry operation
located adjacent to the property on the north side of Lawson Road. The southern
boundary of the site is McHenry Creek. This allows for the rear yard buffer to be
60 to 90 feet. The east side yard buffer is proposed at 40 -feet. A landscape strip
of 25 -feet has been indicated on the site plan. The street buffer has been
included per the typical ordinance standard.
The days and hours of operation are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
The site plan does not include the placement of a dumpster. Should a dumpster
be requested in the future the dumpster must be placed on the site outside the
setbacks and buffer areas. The dumpster must also be screened per typical
ordinance standards. The dumpster hours of service must also be limited to
daylight hours.
The site will utilize a subsurface holding tank for wastewater disposal. Prior to
construction the applicant must provide an approval letter from the Arkansas
Department of Health stating the proposed septic system and holding tank are
adequate to serve the office development's needs.
The applicant is proposing a single ground sign located adjacent to the proposed
entrance drive. The sign is proposed consistent with signage allowed in
industrial zones or a maximum of 30 -feet in height and 72 square feet in area.
Building signage will be located on the front fagade. The sign area is proposed
less than ten (10) percent of the facade area fronting Lawson Road.
The applicant is requesting to utilize gravel around the site with the exception of
the entrance drive and the parking stalls adjacent to the building. The applicant
has indicated the gavel parking is more conducive to his commercial contractor's
business. The City is currently developing guidelines for low impact development
to allow parking and drive aisles to be constructed with materials other than
concrete or asphalt. The low impact development criteria is intended to allow
permeability of surfaces and limit the amount of run-off from sites.
The applicant is requesting a five (5) year deferral of the boundary street
improvements to Lawson Road. Staff is not supportive of the five (5) year
deferral. Staff recommends the applicant ensure there is an 11 -foot drive lane on
Lawson Road and to provide a 6 -foot paved shoulder in -lieu of constructing the
typical street improvements per the boundary street ordinance; and additional
drive lane, curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Staff is generally supportive of the request. Staff feels the development has met
the technical aspects of the development criteria for this 1-1, Industrial Park
District zoned property. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan.
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ITEM NO. 6 (Cont.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
Staff recommends the applicant provide approval from the Arkansas Department
of Health for the proposed septic system prior to construction of the building and
parking areas.
Staff recommends the applicant provide boundary street improvements to include
an 11 -foot drive lane and a 6 -foot paved shoulder on Lawson Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 16, 2015)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had addressed their concerns related to the site
design and floodway location. Staff stated the applicant must submit a final stamped
site plan prior to construction. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the
request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in
paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation
Lawson Road be widened to an 11 -foot drive lane and the applicant provided a 6 -foot
paved shoulder to satisfy the boundary street ordinance requirements. There was no
further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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ITFM NO. - 6
NAME: Lawson Road Office -Warehouse Zoning Site Plan Review
LOCATION: located in the 15400 Block of Lawson Road
Planning Staff Comments:
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1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the
development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed
and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than July 1, 2015. The
Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than
July 10, 2015.
2. Ordinance No. 20,839 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 11,
2014, modified Section 31-13(f) of the Little Rock Code to limit the term of approval
of a site plan to a maximum of three years from the date of approval. If an approved
multi -phase development, has not been completed within three (3) years of the date
of approval the site plan must be reviewed and reapproved by the Commission in
the same manner as the initial site plan review.
3. Provide the building coverage, both principal and accessory in square feet.
4. Provide the floor area, principal and accessory, both existing and proposed.
5. Provide the proposed parking plan (number of proposed parking spaces).
6. Provide the days and hours of operation.
7. Provide the proposed signage plan, including ground and building signage
proposed.
8. Provide a letter from the Crystal Valley Volunteer Fire Department indicating their
knowledge of the proposed development and their ability to serve the proposed new
construction.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Provide a survey showing the existing floodplain and floodway. Contact Pulaski
County Road and Bridge for the conditions of development of this property.
2. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway
easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide drainage and
access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary.
3. Lawson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A
dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
4. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Lawson Road including 5 -foot
sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be placed
29.5 feet from the striped centerline.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
7. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons,
gsimmions@littlerock.org or 501.379.1813 for more information.
8. If a gate is proposed to be installed, the key pad for the gate or the gate should be
located no closer than 20 feet from the new back of curb and open to the inside.
9. If gravel is proposed to be surface course of the parking lot, it should be installed per
the Low Impact Development standards.
10. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the
intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards.
11.A minimum undisturbed strip 25 foot wide except for reasonable access shall be
provided along each side of streams having a 10 year storm >150 cfs. The
undisturbed strip should be measured from the top of the bank.
12.All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. The driveway radius can
be no larger than 15 feet.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide approval letter from the
Arkansas Department of Health.
Enter : Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase power line exists on
the south side of Lawson Road along the northern edge of the property. The customer
should contact Entergy in advance as the project develops so electrical service needs
and facilities locations can be discussed and planned.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire
hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service.
This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas
Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly
must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas
and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central
Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed
to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line
Agreement is required.
9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be
isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a
reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required.
10. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system.
Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire
protection.
Fire Department: Maintain Access.
Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access
road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities,
buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an
asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed
load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or
facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire
apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities
having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two
separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet
that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall
be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum
overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line
between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane
and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads
shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be
determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to
the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building
or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes
meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of
30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over
the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the
building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire
code official.
Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Captain Tony
Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Countv Planning:
1. Show name of development on the site plan.
2. Show name and address of owner of record.
3. Show source of title.
4. Show name and address of developer.
5. Show date of survey, north arrow, graphic scale, distance to two (2) land corners
and provide state plane coordinates for two (2) points.
6. Show surveyor seal and signatures.
7. Provide legal description.
8. Show vicinity map.
9. Show bearings and distances for all lot lines.
10. Provide contours at minimum 4 -foot intervals.
11. Show natural features on property.
12. Show water courses entering tract.
13. Show adjacent property owners.
14. Provide zoning information for this property and adjacent property.
15. Provide development summary.
16. Provide source of water.
17. Verify ADH that existing septic can accommodate new development.
18. Provide letter of approval from Volunteer Fire Department.
19. Provide storm drainage plan.
20. Verify site suitability.
21.Adjust building setbacks once right of way for Lawson Road is dedicated.
22. Verify development meets ADA requirements.
23. Pay $33.00 review fee.
24. Provide FEMA flood panel information. Contact Pulaski County Public Works to
determine if any flood development permits are required.
25. Dedicate additional right of way by quit claim deed to equal 45 -feet from centerline
for Lawson Road.
26. Obtain driveway permit from Pulaski County Public Works for any new driveway
locations off Lawson Road.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
BUildin Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
criche littlerock.or or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer littlerock.org.
Planning Division: No comment.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width 1 depth of the lot will be
required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature.
The minimum dimension shall be nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required
shall be fifty (50) feet. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque
screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall
be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70)
percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. Easements cannot count toward
fulfilling this requirement. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided
within the landscape ordinance of the City, section 15-81.
3. The property to the east and south is Zoned R-2. The average width of the lot is
approximately three hundred and fourteen (314) feet, an eighteen foot (18) foot
buffer is required adjacent to the east property line. The south buffer as shown is
sufficient.
4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to
street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not
less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an
average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
5. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public
parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service
areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter
strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area.
6. Landscape within or adjacent to vehicular use areas shall be protected with wheel
stops, curbing, or other vehicular controls.
7. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
8. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can
be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Revised plat/plan. Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.