Z-5654-B Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -5654-B
NAME: South Square Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road
DEVELOPER:
South Square LLC
2851 Lakewood Village Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
ENGINEER:
White Daters and Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 11.17 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Retail and Restaurant with two buildings
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: Retail, Restaurant and add an additional building to the site
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 16,415 dated May 4, 1993, established the Pilgrim Road Long -form
PCD. The proposal included the placement of a Home Quarters facility on the site with
104,000 square feet of building and 30,000 square feet of garden center. The
development also included the placement of 507 parking spaces with access provided
off both Bowman Road and Hermitage Road. Two streets were closed as a part of the
action, Alhambra Court and Pilgrim Road, both of which were streets bisecting the site.
On September 19, 2002, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a request to
revise the previously approved PCD to allow the placement of a second building on the
site. The applicant proposed to add a single -story 5,662 square foot restaurant building
in addition to the existing tenant Garden Ridge, which occupied 104,450 square feet of
FILE NO.: Z -5554-B [Cont.
building space. The applicant proposed 491 parking spaces as a part of the
development.
A single ground mounted sign was proposed as a part of the development located
adjacent to Chenal Parkway. The sign was proposed to be a ground mounted
monument style sign and 72 square feet or a maximum of 7'-1" x 9'-10" in area. In
addition, building signage was proposed on the front and sides of the building.
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved the request by the adoption of Ordinance
No.. 18,761 on October 15, 2002.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PCD to allow
the placement of a 12,000 square foot retail building or 7,500 square foot
restaurant along Chenal Parkway in the northern portion of the site. Additional
parking is.proposed along the north side of Garden Ridge adjacent to the existing
greenhouse. The site plan includes the placement of a total of 442 parking
spaces on the site. The developer is requesting C-3, General Commercial
District uses as allowable uses for the site. The developer is requesting a sign
be added to the site. The developer has indicated the sign will be consistent with
signage allowed in the Chenal Design Overlay District or a maximum of eight feet
in height and one hundred square feet in area. Building signage will be placed
on the front and rear of the building.
The applicant has indicated there is not a Bill of Assurance in effect for this
parcel of property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains two buildings containing Garden Ridge and an On the Border
Restaurant along with an abundance of hard surface parking. The land area has
a slight elevation change from the Hermitage/Bowman area falling to the east
toward the Parkway at Autumn Road. The area around the site is a major
commercial node that has developed intensely with a mixture of uses. Directly
across Hermitage Road is an office/mini-warehouse development and a strip
center faces Bowman Road. Wal-Mart and Sam's are across Bowman Road to
the west of the site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from the area residents.
The Birchwood, Parkway Place, John Barrow and the Gibralter Heights/Point
West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Associations along with all property owners
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FILE NO.: Z -5654-B (Cont.)
within 200 -feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, within
300 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. The new parking area on the north side of the existing building should not
connect through to the truck entrance on the west side of the building. The
driveway on Bowman was approved for truck access only.
2. No boundary street improvements are required, however, additional right-of-way
is required at the corner of Bowman and Chenal Parkway for intersection
improvements; City funded improvements.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements is service is required
for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional
information.
Entergy: A ten foot underground or 15 -foot overhead easement is required all street
sides. Contact Entergy at 945-5158 for additional information. .
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. The facilities on-site will be
private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be
installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications
and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State
of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A
Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter
connections including any metered connections off the private fire system.
Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department
to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and
contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the
hydrant(s). 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: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
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F.
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CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #5, the West Markham Bus
Route.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied
for a revised PCD for addition of a building to the site.
This request does not require a change to the land use plan.
Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial, Bowman
Road is shown as Minor Arterial, and Hermitage Road is shown as a Local Street
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 and the purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to
and through an urban area. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide
access to adjacent properties. Entrances and exits are encouraged to remain on
the adjacent Local Street to minimize negative effects on Principal and Minor
Arterials.
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 Walnut Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The Community
Redevelopment (Land Use) Goal states, "Maintain and reinvigorate existing retail
areas to provide active retail for local residents." This application could
complement and strengthen the existing retail uses in the area.
Landscape: Property lines need to be clarified and elevations shown.
Additional screening of the proposed structure from Chenal Parkway is
recommended.
An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(December 29, 2004)
Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present
request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed request
building was being sought for the existing site. Staff stated t
also proposing the placement of additional striping in the
additional paving in the rear of the building. Staff stated ther
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FILE No.: Z -5654-B Cont.
items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned if a new
dumpster would be added to serve the new building. Staff also questioned if
additional signage would be added to the site. Staff stated if building signage
was to be located on both sides of the building this would also need to be a part
of the approval process. Staff requested the applicant provide the treatment of
the rear of the proposed building including openings, mechanical placement and
construction materials. Staff stated the rear of the building would need to be
attractive from the parkway as well as the interior of the site.
Staff commented on the proposed uses verses the indicated parking. Staff
stated the site plan included 474 parking spaces and 446 would be required
based on the existing uses and uses. Staff stated if the new building were
proposed as commercial activity, parking would be sufficient. Staff noted if a
restaurant_ were pl2posed, the parking would be inade uate based on the
indicated square footage of the new ui ing. Staff stated clarification was
nee-ded-FOr t�e proposed activity of the new building.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the new parking area on
the north side of the existing building should not connect through to the truck
entrance on the west side of the building. Staff stated the driveway on Bowman
Road was approved as truck access only. Staff also stated a dedication of right-
of-way was required at the intersection of Bowman and Chenal Parkway. Staff
stated no boundary street improvements would be required.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated it was unclear as to the
existing property line. Staff stated the property line needed clarification and
elevations shown. Staff stated additional screening of the proposed structure
from Chenal Parkway was recommended. Staff noted irrigation would be
required to water landscaped area and a detailed landscape plan would be
required at the time of building permit.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies indicating the applicant should contact them individually for further
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 plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the December 29, 2004, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has indicated the proposed dumpster location, the right-of-way at the
intersection of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road and the rear of the building
treatment and proposed building materials. The applicant has also indicated the
property line and removed the driveway access from the truck access provided
from Bowman Road.
The applicant has indicated the dumpster near Chenal Parkway within the
parking lot area. The applicant has indicated the dumpster will be screened on
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three sides to match the architecture of the proposed building. Staff is supportive
of the proposed placement and the proposed screening of the indicated
dumpster.
The applicant has indicated a new sign will be added to Chenal Parkway to
advertise the business. The applicant has indicated the sign will be a ground
mounted monument style sign consistent with signage allowed in the Chenal
Parkway Design Overlay District or a maximum of eight feet in height and one
hundred square feet in area. The applicant has indicated signage will be placed
on the front and rear of the proposed building. The applicant has indicated
signage will comply with signage allowed on commercial zones or no more than
ten percent of the fagade area will contain signage. Staff is supportive of the
proposed signage plan.
The applicant has indicated the site will contain a total of 442 parking spaces.
The development contains a retail building with 104,450 square feet and a
restaurant building with 5,662 square feet. The typical minimum parking required
for the existing buildings is 279 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to
add a 12,00 square foot retail building or a 7,500 square foot restaurant building
to the site. If the building were constructed with general commercial uses the
typical minimum parking required would be 40 spaces. If a restaurant is
constructed the typical minimum parking required would be 75 parking spaces.
The typical minimum parking required for the three buildings would be 377
parking spaces or 412 parking spaces, respectively. The indicated 442 parking
spaces provided is adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required for a
development of three buildings with the proposed uses indicated. Staff is
supportive of the applicant's parking plan.
The applicant has indicated the rear of the proposed building will be constructed
to match the architectural style of the entire building. The applicant has also
indicated the mechanical equipment will be screened either on the roof or
adjacent to the building and will not be visible from Chenal Parkway. Staff feels
the development should be attractive from the roadway as well as internally.
Staff recommends the applicant provide the final elevation and the final building
materials plan to staff prior to be building permit being issued to ensure
compatibility and design from the adjoining roadway.
The applicant is requesting a variance from the internal landscaping requirement
for the new parking area. The applicant has indicated with the dedication of
right-of-way at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road, providing
additional landscaping is difficult. In addition, the applicant has indicated if the
landscaping is installed near the existing greenhouse and along Chenal Parkway
the service drive to the new parking area will be reduced. Staff is supportive of
the request. When sites are redeveloped, it is difficult to comply with new
ordinance requirements. In addition, the developer is dedicating additional right-
of-way to the City needed to construct intersection improvements to Chenal
Parkway and Bowman Road, which greatly reduces the available land area
dedicated for landscaping.
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FILE NO.: Z-5654-5 Cont.
Staff is supportive of the proposed request. Staff feels the addition of a third
building to the site should have minimal impact on the existing site and on
adjoining properties. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues
associated with the proposed request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report.
Staff recommends the applicant provide the final elevation and the final building
materials plan to staff prior to the building permit being issued to ensure
compatibility and design from the adjoining roadway.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 20, 2005)
Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the
request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation the applicant provide the final
elevation and the final building materials plan to staff prior to the building permit being
issued to ensure compatibility and design from the adjoining roadway.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the
item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 no
and 1 absent.
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January20, 2005
ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
NAME: South Square Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road
DEVELOPER:
South Square LLC
2851 Lakewood Village Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
ENGINEER:
White Daters and Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 11.17 Acres
NUMBER OF LOTS:
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Retail and Restaurant with two buildings
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: Retail, Restaurant and add an additional building to the site
VARIAN CESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 16,415 dated May 4, 1993, established the Pilgrim Road Long -form
PCD. The proposal included the placement of a Home Quarters facility on the site with
104,000 square feet of building and 30,000 square feet of garden center. The
development also included the placement of 507 parking spaces with access provided
off both Bowman Road and Hermitage Road. Two streets were closed as a part of the
action, Alhambra Court and Pilgrim Road, both of which were streets bisecting the site.
On September 19, 2002, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a request to
revise the previously approved PCD to allow the placement of a second building on the
site. The applicant proposed to add a single -story 5,662 square foot restaurant building
in addition to the existing tenant Garden Ridge, which occupied 104,450 square feet of
January 20, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.} _ FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
building space. The applicant proposed 491 parking spaces as a part of the
development.
A single ground mounted sign was proposed as a part of the development located
adjacent to Chenal Parkway. The sign was proposed to be a ground mounted
monument style sign and 72 square feet or a maximum of 7'-1" x 9'-10" in area. In
addition, building signage was proposed on the front and sides of the building.
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved the request by the adoption of Ordinance
No. 18,761 on October 15, 2002.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved PCD to allow
the placement of a 12,000 square foot retail building or 7,500 square foot
restaurant along Chenal Parkway in the northern portion of the site. Additional
parking is proposed along the north side of Garden Ridge adjacent to the existing
greenhouse. The site plan includes the placement of a total of 442 parking
spaces on the site. The developer is requesting C-3, General Commercial
District uses as allowable uses for the site. The developer is requesting a sign
be added to the site. The developer has indicated the sign will be consistent with
signage allowed in the Chenal Design Overlay District or a maximum of eight feet
in height and one hundred square feet in area. Building signage will be placed
on the front and rear of the building.
The applicant has indicated there is not a Bill of Assurance in effect for this
parcel of property.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains two buildings containing Garden Ridge and an On the Border
Restaurant along with an abundance of hard surface parking. The land area has
a slight elevation change from the Hermitage/Bowman area falling to the east
toward the Parkway at Autumn Road. The area around the site is a major
commercial node that has developed intensely with a mixture of uses. Directly
across Hermitage Road is an office/mini-warehouse development and a strip
center faces Bowman Road. Wal-Mart and Sam's are across Bowman Road to
the west of the site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from the area residents.
The Birchwood, Parkway Place, John Barrow and the Gibralter Heights/Point
West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Associations along with all property owners
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
within 200 -feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, within
300 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
1. The new parking area on the north side of the existing building should not
connect through to the truck entrance on the west side of the building. The
driveway on Bowman was approved for truck access only.
2. No boundary street improvements are required, however, additional right-of-
way is required at the corner of Bowman and Chenal Parkway for intersection
improvements; City funded improvements.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements is service is required
for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional
information.
Entergy: A ten foot underground or 15 -foot overhead easement is required all street
sides. Contact Entergy at 945-5158 for additional information. .
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. The facilities on-site will be
private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be
installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications
and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State
of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A
Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter
connections including any metered connections off the private fire system.
Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department
to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and
contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the
hydrant(s). 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: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #5, the West Markham Bus
Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied
for a revised PCD for addition of a building to the site.
This request does not require a change to the land use plan.
Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial, Bowman
Road is shown as Minor Arterial, and Hermitage Road is shown as a Local Street
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 and the purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to
and through an urban area. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide
access to adjacent properties. Entrances and exits are encouraged to remain on
the adjacent Local Street to minimize negative effects on Principal and Minor
Arterials.
Existing or proposed Class I, 11, 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 Walnut Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The Community
Redevelopment (Land Use) Goal states, "Maintain and reinvigorate existing retail
areas to provide active retail for local residents." This application could
complement and strengthen the existing retail uses in the area.
Landscape: Property lines need to be clarified and elevations shown.
Additional screening of the proposed structure from Chenal Parkway is
recommended.
An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
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January 20, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5654-B.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (December 29, 2004)
Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the
request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed request indicating a third
building was being sought for the existing site. Staff stated the applicant was
also proposing the placement of additional striping in the parking lot and
additional paving in the rear of the building. Staff stated there were additional
items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned if a new
dumpster would be added to serve the new building. Staff also questioned if
additional signage would be added to the site. Staff stated if building signage
was to be located on both sides of the building this would also need to be a part
of the approval process. Staff requested the applicant provide the treatment of
the rear of the proposed building including openings, mechanical placement and
construction materials. Staff stated the rear of the building would need to be
attractive from the parkway as well as the interior of the site.
Staff commented on the proposed uses verses the indicated parking. Staff
stated the site plan included 474 parking spaces and 446 would be required
based on the existing uses and uses. Staff stated if the new building were
proposed as commercial activity, parking would be sufficient. Staff noted if a
restaurant were proposed, the parking would be inadequate based on the
indicated square footage of the new building. Staff stated clarification was
needed for the proposed activity of the new building.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the new parking area on
the north side of the existing building should not connect through to the truck
entrance on the west side of the building. Staff stated the driveway on Bowman
Road was approved as truck access only. Staff also stated a dedication of right-
of-way was required at the intersection of Bowman and Chenal Parkway. Staff
stated no boundary street improvements would be required.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated it was unclear as to the
existing property line. Staff stated the property line needed clarification and
elevations shown. Staff stated additional screening of the proposed structure
from Chenal Parkway was recommended. Staff noted irrigation would be
required to water landscaped area and a detailed landscape plan would be
required at the time of building permit.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies indicating the applicant should contact them individually for further
clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then
forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
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January 20, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the December 29, 2004, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has indicated the proposed dumpster location, the right-of-way at the
intersection of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road and the rear of the building
treatment and proposed building materials. The applicant has also indicated the
property line and removed the driveway access from the truck access provided
from Bowman Road.
The applicant has indicated the dumpster near Chenal Parkway within the
parking lot area. The applicant has indicated the dumpster will be screened on
three sides to match the architecture of the proposed building. Staff is supportive
of the proposed placement and the proposed screening of the indicated
dumpster.
The applicant has indicated a new sign will be added to Chenal Parkway to
advertise the business. The applicant has indicated the sign will be a ground
mounted monument style sign consistent with signage allowed in the Chenal
Parkway Design Overlay District or a maximum of eight feet in height and one
hundred square feet in area. The applicant has indicated signage will be placed
on the front and rear of the proposed building. The applicant has indicated
signage will comply with signage allowed on commercial zones or no more than
ten percent of the fagade area will contain signage. Staff is supportive of the
proposed signage plan.
The applicant has indicated the site will contain a total of 442 parking spaces.
The development contains a retail building with 104,450 square feet and a
restaurant building with 5,662 square feet. The typical minimum parking required
for the existing buildings is 279 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to
add a 12,00 square foot retail building or a 7,500 square foot restaurant building
to the site. If the building were constructed with general commercial uses the
typical minimum parking required would be 40 spaces. If a restaurant is
constructed the typical minimum parking required would be 75 parking spaces.
The typical minimum parking required for the three buildings would be 377
parking spaces or 412 parking spaces, respectively. The indicated 442 parking
spaces provided is adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required for a
development of three buildings with the proposed uses indicated. Staff is
supportive of the applicant's parking plan.
The applicant has indicated the rear of the proposed building will be constructed
to match the architectural style of the entire building. The applicant has also
indicated the mechanical equipment will be screened either on the roof or
adjacent to the building and will not be visible from Chenal Parkway. Staff feels
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ITEM NO-: 15 (Gant.) FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
the development should be attractive from the roadway as well as internally.
Staff recommends the applicant provide the final elevation and the final building
materials plan to staff prior to be building permit being issued to ensure
compatibility and design from the adjoining roadway.
The applicant is requesting a variance from the internal landscaping requirement
for the new parking area. The applicant has indicated with the dedication of
right-of-way at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road, providing
additional landscaping is difficult. In addition, the applicant has indicated if the
landscaping is installed near the existing greenhouse and along Chenal Parkway
the service drive to the new parking area will be reduced. Staff is supportive of
the request. When sites are redeveloped, it is difficult to comply with new
ordinance requirements. In addition, the developer is dedicating additional right-
of-way to the City needed to construct intersection improvements to Chenal
Parkway and Bowman Road, which greatly reduces the available land area
dedicated for landscaping.
Staff is supportive of the proposed request. Staff feels the addition of a third
building to the site should have minimal impact on the existing site and on
adjoining properties. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues
associated with the proposed request.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report.
Staff recommends the applicant provide the final elevation and the final building
materials plan to staff prior to the building permit being issued to ensure
compatibility and design from the adjoining roadway.
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January20, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 15 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 20, 2005)
Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the
request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of
the above report. Staff also presented a recommendation the applicant provide the final
elevation and the final building materials plan to staff prior to the building permit being
issued to ensure compatibility and design from the adjoining roadway.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the
item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 no
and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 15.
NAME: South Square Revised Long -form PCD
FILE NO.: Z -5654-B
LOCATION: located on the Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Bowman Road
Planning 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.
2. Will a dumpster be added to the site to serve the new building.
3. Will any additional ground mounted signage be added to serve the proposed
building? Also will there be any signage located on the rear of the building.
4. Provide details concerning the treatment of the rear of the indicated building.
Indicate openings, mechanical placement, construction materials.
5. Indicate the proposed uses of the new building. Indicate if a restaurant is proposed
to occupy the space. The site plan indicates 474 parking spaces, 446 would be
required based on the existing buildings and uses. There are only 28 parking
spaces in excess of the minimum required.
6. Clearly identify the property line.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works. -
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orks:
1. The new parking area on the north side of the existing building should not connect
through to the truck entrance on the west side of the building. The driveway on
Bowman was approved for truck access only.
2. No boundary street improvements are required, however, additional right-of-way is
required at the corner of Bowman and Chenal Parkway for intersection
improvements; City funded improvements.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements is service is required for
the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional
information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
SBC: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time
of request for water service must be met. The facilities on-site will be private. When
meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central
Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be
inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of
Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A Capital Investment Charge based on
the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal
charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections
off the private fire system. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little
Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the
hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of
the hydrant(s). 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:
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #5, the West Markham Bus Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revised PCD
for addition of a building to the site.
This request does not require a change to the land use plan.
_Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial, Bowman Road is
shown as Minor Arterial, and Hermitage Road is shown as a Local Street 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 and the
purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. The
primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Entrances
and exits are encouraged to remain on the adjacent Local Street to minimize negative
effects on Principal and Minor Arterials.
Existing or proposed Class I, 11, 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 Walnut Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The Community
Redevelopment (Land Use) Goal states, "Maintain and reinvigorate existing retail areas
to provide active retail for local residents." This application could complement and
strengthen the existing retail uses in the area.
Landscape: Property lines need to be clarified and elevations shown.
Additional screening of the proposed structure from Chenal Parkway is recommended
An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide an approved
landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
Revised plattplan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, December 29, 2004.