Z-5535-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-5
NAME: DAV Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located at 12415 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
DAV Properties, LLC
14109 Taylor Loop Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
ENGINEER:
White Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
ARCHITECT:
Terry Burruss, Architects
1202 South Main Street, Suite 230
Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 1.61 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family with a CUP
Church and Single-family
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FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
PROPOSED USE: General and Professional Office uses
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On January 14, 1992, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use
Permit for St. Michaers Church allowing for the construction of a church on 4.3 acres of
this site. No construction activity had taken place and on May 3, 2004, a revision to the
Conditional Use Permit for St. Michaers Episcopal Church was approved by the Little
Rock Planning Commission. The revision was to allow the previously approved site
area to expand by 2.2 acres. The applicant requested a revision to the previously
FILE NO.: Z -5535-C Cont.
approved Conditional Use Permit to include the additional 2.2 acre site and the two
single-family homes located on it. The acquisition of the second parcel made possible a
less dense site design. The parking lots and building footprints were `broken uo' so as to
make better use of the topography and to provide a better and more natural site
development. The two houses were to remain single-family homes for the immediate
future and used as a parsonage or caretaker's house. Future plans included the
conversion of the structures into classroom or office space as a part of the church
program, a youth or retreat center or removed and replaced with a distant third or fourth
phase of program development which would require return to the Commission. The
church building and associated parking have been constructed.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is seeking as separate items on this agenda a request for the
creation of a two lot plat (S-1580) and a revision to a previously approved
Conditional Use Permit (Z -5535-B). The church (the revision to the C.U.P.) is
proposed on a lot containing 4.97 acres and this rezoning request is a lot
containing 1.61 acres. The applicant is seeking the rezoning of this 1.61 acres
from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the existing single-family structures to be
converted to an office use. The development is proposed with a shared drive
extending from the existing St. Michaels driveway into the site from the west.
The new drive is proposed with parking located along the drive and adjacent to
the existing structures. The structures contain a total of 3,960 square feet of
gross floor area and each has a carport area which has been proposed for
enclosure for additional office area. The site plan includes the placement of
22 on-site parking spaces.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains two vacant single-family homes. There is a church located to
the southwest which the office development proposes to share a driveway with.
There is a significant grade difference between the church and the homes with
the homes sitting on top a ridge. Access to the homes is presently from Cantrell
Road through a shared driveway. The church has a separate drive extending
from Cantrell Road. Other uses in the area included multi -family, commercial
and office uses. There is a large tract of undeveloped property to the northeast
previously approved as a PRD for condominium housing. To the northwest are
office uses and a recently approved health studio and spa.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All
owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents, who could be
identified, located within 300 -feet of the site along with the Pankey Community
Improvement District, the Piedmont Property Owners Association, the Pleasant
Forest Property Owners Association and the Walton Height-Candlewood
Property Owners Associations were notified of the Public Hearing.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
E.
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots must share a single
driveway access. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. The
eastern driveway must be removed.
7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
8. 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 Engineer 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
9. Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted storm
water.
10. Due to width of western driveway and sight distance, parking must be
removed from the driveway or future access easement.
11. The turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 should have a minimum
radius for SU -30 vehicles. The new driveway should meet the existing
driveway (access easement) at a 90 degree angle.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 2. Contact
Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
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AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or
additional water meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required.
Contact the Fire Department having jurisdiction to obtain information regarding
the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Place and install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little
Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25—the Pinnacle Mountain
Express Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planninci Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The
applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development to allow for an office use
within the existing structures.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master
Street Plan. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic
and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians since this is a Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the
immediate vicinity of the development.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicants property lies in the
area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential
goal states: "Enforce the construction of sidewalks with all types of development"
The Sustainable Natural Environment goal states: "Preserve the Highway 10
Design Overlay District"
Landscape:
1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
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2. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires the placement of a
25 -foot average landscape strip along the side and rear perimeters of the site.
As proposed the site plan indicates the placement of a drive within this
landscape buffer strip along the eastern perimeter.
3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
4. Berming is encouraged on this site to help screen the proposed parking
areas.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward
requirements can be given when preserving
larger.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
preserving as many existing
fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
trees of six (6) inch caliper or
(July 26, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed
development stating there were a number of outstanding technical issues
associated with the request. Staff stated the proposed drive was located within
the typically required 25 -foot landscape strip per the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District along the eastern edge of the property. Staff questioned the proposed
use of the property, if the existing carport structures would be enclosed for
additional square footage and if the site would contain a dumpster facility.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the development would be
required to remove the drive extending to the site from Cantrell Road. Staff also
stated a grading permit would be required prior to any clearing on the site. Staff
stated the turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 should have a minimum
radius for a SU -30 vehicle. Staff stated the new drive should meet the existing
drive at a 90 degree angle.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated an automatic irrigation
system would be required to water landscaped areas. Staff stated the City
Beautiful Commission recommended preserving as many trees as feasible on the
site and credit toward fulfilling typical landscape ordinance requirements could be
given when preserving trees of six inch caliper or larger.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the July 26, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
indicated one user will occupy both structures, revised the plan to eliminate the
encroachment into the eastern landscape strip and indicated the existing drive
from Cantrell Road will be removed. A dumpster is not proposed for the site and
FILE NO.: Z -5535-C (Cont.
the carport structures will be enclosed for additional square footage. The drive
has also been revised to meet the existing drive at a 90 degree angle. The
turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 is not sufficient for an SU -30
vehicle to turn into and out of Lot 2 into the access easement. Staff recommends
the turning radius be increased to allow for vehicles to maneuver the site.
The applicant is seeking a deferral of the required sidewalk placement along
Cantrell Road. Staff is supportive of the deferral request for the sidewalk
placement since sidewalks are not located on adjacent properties.
The request is to rezone the property from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow an
office user to occupy these two existing structures. The structures contain a total
of 3,960 square feet of gross floor area and each of the structures has a carport
which is proposed for enclosure for additional office area. This area has been
included in the total square footage of gross floor area on the site.
The site plan indicates the placement of 22 on site parking spaces. Based on
parking typically required for an office development 9 parking spaces would
typically be required. The parking as indicated is more than adequate to meet
the typical minimum ordinance requirements.
The site plan indicates the placement of a single sign located near the drive
entrance to the development. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of six
feet and a maximum sign area of 72 square feet. The signage proposed is
consistent with signage allowed per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
The structures are existing on the site. The eastern most structure is located
within the 100 -foot building setback as typically required by the Highway 10
Design Overlay District. Presently the structure is located outside this typical
setback but with the right of way dedication per the Master Street Plan the
structure will fall within the setback.
The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a landscape strip of
25 -feet around the perimeters of the site with the exception of the street buffer
which is required at 40 -feet. The existing street buffer is more than adequate to
meet the typical minimum ordinance requirements. The eastern buffer appears
to be less than the 25 -foot minimum at the northern edge of the structure by a
few feet.
The days and hours of operation are proposed as typical office hours or from
S am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The company provides design layout for
various publications. The actual printing takes place off site.
Staff is supportive of the request. Although the existing structures do not fully
comply with the typical standards of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District the
structures are existing and no building modifications are proposed. Staff does
not feel the rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the
existing structures to be used as office uses will significantly impact the area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the agenda
staff report.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 16, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H
of the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position.
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ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
NAME: DAV Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located at 12415 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
DAV Properties, LLC
14109 Taylor Loop Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
ENGINEER:
White Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
ARCHITECT:
Terry Burruss, Architects
1202 South Main Street, Suite 230
Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 1.61 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family with a CUP
Church and Single-family
NXED
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
PROPOSED USE: General and Professional Office uses
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On January 14, 1992, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use
Permit for St. Michael's Church allowing for the construction of a church on 4.3 acres of
this site. No construction activity had taken place and on May 3, 2004, a revision to the
Conditional Use Permit for St. Michael's Episcopal Church was approved by the Little
Rock Planning Commission. The revision was to allow the previously approved site
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ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
area to expand by 2.2 acres. The applicant requested a revision to the previously
approved Conditional Use Permit to include the additional 2.2 acre site and the two
single-family homes located on it. The acquisition of the second parcel made possible a
less dense site design. The parking lots and building footprints were "broken up" so as
to make better use of the topography and to provide a better and more natural site
development. The two houses were to remain single-family homes for the immediate
future and used as a parsonage or caretaker's house. Future plans included the
conversion of the structures into classroom or office space as a part of the church
program, a youth or retreat center or removed and replaced with a distant third or fourth
phase of program development which would require return to the Commission. The
church building and associated parking have been constructed.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is seeking as separate items on this agenda a request for the
creation of a two lot plat (S-1580) and a revision to a previously approved
Conditional Use Permit (Z -5535-B). The church (the revision to the C.U.P.) is
proposed on a lot containing 4.97 acres and this rezoning request is a lot
containing 1.61 acres. The applicant is seeking the rezoning of this 1.61 acres
from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the existing single-family structures to be
converted to an office use. The development is proposed with a shared drive
extending from the existing St. Michael's driveway into the site from the west.
The new drive is proposed with parking located along the drive and adjacent to
the existing structures. The structures contain a total of 3,960 square feet of
gross floor area and each has a carport area which has been proposed for
enclosure for additional office area. The site plan includes the placement of
22 on-site parking spaces.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains two vacant single-family homes. There is a church located to
the southwest which the office development proposes to share a driveway with.
There is a significant grade difference between the church and the homes with
the homes sitting on top a ridge. Access to the homes is presently from Cantrell
Road through a shared driveway. The church has a separate drive extending
from Cantrell Road. Other uses in the area included multi -family, commercial
and office uses. There is a large tract of undeveloped property to the northeast
previously approved as a PRD for condominium housing. To the northwest are
office uses and a recently approved health studio and spa.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All
owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents, who could be
identified, located within 300 -feet of the site along with the Pankey Community
Improvement District, the Piedmont Property Owners Association, the Pleasant
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
Forest Property Owners Association and the Walton Height-Candlewood
Property Owners Associations were notified of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots must share a single
driveway access. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. The
eastern driveway must be removed.
7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
8. 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 Engineer 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
9. Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted storm
water.
10. Due to width of western driveway and sight distance, parking must be
removed from the driveway or future access easement.
11. The turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 should have a minimum
radius for SU -30 vehicles. The new driveway should meet the existing
driveway (access easement) at a 90 degree angle.
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ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 2. Contact
Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or
additional water meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required.
Contact the Fire Department having jurisdiction to obtain information regarding
the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Place and install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little
Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Pinnacle Mountain
Express Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planninq Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The
applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development to allow for an office use
within the existing structures.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master
Street Plan. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic
and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians since this is a Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the
immediate vicinity of the development.
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ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the
area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential
goal states: "Enforce the construction of sidewalks with all types of development."
The Sustainable Natural Environment goal states: "Preserve the Highway 10
Design Overlay District."
Landscape:
1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
2. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires the placement of a
25 -foot average landscape strip along the side and rear perimeters of the site.
As proposed the site plan indicates the placement of a drive within this
landscape buffer strip along the eastern perimeter.
3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
4. Berming is encouraged on this site to help screen the proposed parking
areas.
5. 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: (July 26, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed
development stating there were a number of outstanding technical issues
associated with the request. Staff stated the proposed drive was located within
the typically required 25 -foot landscape strip per the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District along the eastern edge of the property. Staff questioned the proposed
use of the property, if the existing carport structures would be enclosed for
additional square footage and if the site would contain a dumpster facility.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the development would be
required to remove the drive extending to the site from Cantrell Road. Staff also
stated a grading permit would be required prior to any clearing on the site. Staff
stated the turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 should have a minimum
radius for a SU -30 vehicle. Staff stated the new drive should meet the existing
drive at a 90 degree angle.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated an automatic irrigation
system would be required to water landscaped areas. Staff stated the City
Beautiful Commission recommended preserving as many trees as feasible on the
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ITEM NO.- 6 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
site and credit toward fulfilling typical landscape ordinance requirements could be
given when preserving trees of six inch caliper or larger.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. 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 most of the issues
raised at the July 26, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
indicated one user will occupy both structures, revised the plan to eliminate the
encroachment into the eastern landscape strip and indicated the existing drive
from Cantrell Road will be removed. A dumpster is not proposed for the site and
the carport structures will be enclosed for additional square footage. The drive
has also been revised to meet the existing drive at a 90 degree angle. The
turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 is not sufficient for an SU -30
vehicle to turn into and out of Lot 2 into the access easement. Staff recommends
the turning radius be increased to allow for vehicles to maneuver the site.
The applicant is seeking a deferral of the required sidewalk placement along
Cantrell Road. Staff is supportive of the deferral request for the sidewalk
placement since sidewalks are not located on adjacent properties.
The request is to rezone the property from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow an
office user to occupy these two existing structures. The structures contain a total
of 3,960 square feet of gross floor area and each of the structures has a carport
which is proposed for enclosure for additional office area. This area has been
included in the total square footage of gross floor area on the site.
The site plan indicates the placement of 22 on site parking spaces. Based on
parking typically required for an office development 9 parking spaces would
typically be required. The parking as indicated is more than adequate to meet
the typical minimum ordinance requirements.
The site plan indicates the placement of a single sign located near the drive
entrance to the development. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of six
feet and a maximum sign area of 72 square feet. The signage proposed is
consistent with signage allowed per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
The structures are existing on the site. The eastern most structure is located
within the 100 -foot building setback as typically required by the Highway 10
Design Overlay District. Presently the structure is located outside this typical
setback but with the right of way dedication per the Master Street Plan the
structure will fall within the setback.
The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a landscape strip of
25 -feet around the perimeters of the site with the exception of the street buffer
which is required at 40 -feet. The existing street buffer is more than adequate to
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FILE NO.: Z -5535-C
meet the typical minimum ordinance requirements. The eastern buffer appears
to be less than the 25 -foot minimum at the northern edge of the structure by a
few feet.
The days and hours of operation are proposed as typical office hours or from
8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The company provides design layout for
various publications. The actual printing takes place off site.
Staff is supportive of the request. Although the existing structures do not fully
comply with the typical standards of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District the
structures are existing and no building modifications are proposed. Staff does
not feel the rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the
existing structures to be used as office uses will significantly impact the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs 1), E, F and H of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 16, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H
of the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position.
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ITEM NO_: 6. Z -5535-C
NAME: DAV Short -form POD
LOCATION: located at 12415 Cantrell Road
Plannina Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete
with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of
mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 1, 2007. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 10,
2007.
2. Is one user proposed for both of the indicated structures? What type office use is
DAB Properties, LLC?
3. The site plan indicates the placement of 20 on-site parking spaces. The proposed
use would typically require the placement of 9 on-site parking spaces.
4. Will the existing carport structures be converted to additional office space? If so is
this area included in the indicated total square footage.
5. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires the placement of a 100 -
foot front building setback, 30 -foot side yard setback and a 40 -foot rear yard
setback. As presently constructed the eastern building does not meet these typical
minimum requirement along the east side and adjacent to Cantrell Road.
6. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires the placement of a 25 -foot
average landscape strip along the side and rear perimeters of the site. As proposed
the site plan indicates the placement of a drive within this landscape buffer strip
along the eastern perimeter.
7. Provide the location of the proposed signage. The Highway 10 Design Overlay
District typically allows a maximum sign height of six feet and seventy-two square
feet in area. Building signage should also be addressed on the site plan including a
note indicating the total sign area proposed.
8. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so provide the location of the
proposed dumpster facility along with a note indicating the proposed screening. If
the dumpster hours of service are to be limited provide a note on the site plan
indicating the hours of service.
9. Provide the days and hours of operation.
10. All site lighting must be low level and directed downward and into the site. Parking
lot lighting shall be designed and located in such manner so as not to disturb the
scenic appearance preserved in the corridor. Lighting should be directed to the
parking areas and not reflected into the adjacent neighborhoods.
VariancelWaivers:
Public Works Conditions:
Item # 6.
1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section
31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District VI.
4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior
to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans
will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction.
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The lots must share a single driveway
access. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. The eastern driveway must
be removed.
7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
8. 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 Engineer 379-1813 (Steve Philpott)
for more information.
9. Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted storm water.
10. Due to width of western driveway and sight distance, parking must be removed from
the driveway or future access easement.
11. The turning radius for the new driveway into Lot 2 should have a minimum radius for
SU -30 vehicles. The new driveway should meet the existing driveway (access
easement) at a 90 degree angle.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 2. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Paint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if 4arger and/or additional
water meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact the Fire
Department having jurisdiction to obtain information regarding the required placement of
the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Place and install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock
Fire Department for additional information.
County Pla�: No comment.
Item # 6.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Pinnacle Mountain
Express Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for
a Planned Office Development to allow for a church office.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street
Plan. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to
connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances
and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians since
this is a Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate
vicinity of the development.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area
covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Residential goal states:
"Enforce the construction of sidewalks with all types of development." The Sustainable
Natural Environment goal states: "Preserve the Highway 10 Design Overlay District."
Landscape:
1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires the placement of a 25 -foot
average landscape strip along the side and rear perimeters of the site. As proposed
the site plan indicates the placement of a drive within this landscape buffer strip
along the eastern perimeter.
3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
4. Berming is encouraged on this site to help screen the proposed parking areas.
5. 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 (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 1, 2007.
Item # 6.