Z-5698-C Staff AnalysisMay 15, 1997
ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z -5698-C
NAME: Bowman/Hermitage Retail Center
LOCATION: At the southeast corner of S. Bowman Road and
Hermitage Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
R.P. Partnership Joe White
650 S. Shackleford #320 White-Daters & Associates, Inc.
Little Rock, AR 72211 401 S. Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
374-1666
AREA: 5.94 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: C-3 PROPOSED USES: Commercial (Retail)
PLANNING DISTRICT: #11
CENSUS TRACT: 24.04
1 VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
BACKGROUND:
On January 30, 1996, the Planning Commission approved the "Baby
Super Store" on 3.93 acres of this property. The project was
approved as a site plan review but never built.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to develop a retail center with
freestanding buildings fronting Bowman Road of 3,500, 2,900
and 7,200 square feet. A large building in the rear of the
property will have components of 23,400 10,000 and 18,460
square feet. Overall 65,000 square feet will be developed
with a total of 260 parking spaces.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is vacant. A mini -storage is located to the east
and Home Quarters on the north. Wal-Mart and proposed Sam's
Club are across Bowman Road. The property to the south is
largely undeveloped with scattered residential.
May 15, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5698-C
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Parkway Place and Birchwood Neighborhood Association
were notified about this project. Staff to date has
received no comments.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS:
1. This site requires the following:
a.A sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e).
b:.A Grading Permit per Sec. 29-186(c) & (d). _
c. Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
3. Show fill and cut sections with retaining walls planned.
4. Indicated improvements appear to conform to Ordinance
requirements and the Master Street Plan.
5. Provide dedication of right-of-way as required by Master
Street Plan.
6. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577. Move northeast drive 25 feet from property line.
West drive has "T" intersection less than 75 feet from
Bowman in violation of City Ordinance.
7. Indicate the following:
a. Direction of flow for water courses leaving the
property.
b. Proposed ditch sections.
8. Bowman Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
8,200, Hermitage Road has a 1995 average daily traffic
count of 3,400.
E. UTILITIES:
Wastewater: Sewer available.
AP&L: Easements required.
Arkla: OK
Southwestern Bell: Easements required.
Water: 12 inch main in Bowman Road may need relocation.
Any required relocation would be at developer expense.
L. R. Fire Department needs to assess on-site fire
protection requirements. A pro rata front footage
charge of $12/front foot may apply on Bowman Road
frontage.
Fire Department: Show fire hydrants.
LATA: . No response
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May 15, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5698-C
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Landscane:
Areas set aside for buffers meet the ordinance requirements
when averaged out. However, portions of the proposed
buffers along Bowman Road and to south drop below the full
requirements of 22 feet and 30 feet respectively. Because
of the slope along the southern perimeter, it may be
necessary to maintain a minimum width of 30 feet. Cross
sections showing how this sloped area is to be treated
should be presented. A total of 60% of this buffer should
remain in its natural state.
The Landscape Ordinance requires that a minimum of six
percent of the interior of the vehicular use area be
landscaped. This proposal appears to be approximately 2,000
square feet short of this requirement.
The property to the south must be screened with a six foot
high opaque wood fence with its face side directed outward
or dense evergreen plantings.
An average three foot wide building landscape strip between
the public parking areas and buildings are required. Some
flexibility with this requirement is allowed.
If this property is to have separate lot lease lines, an
average six foot wide landscape strip will be required
either side of the lease lines associated with vehicular use
areas. Dedicated access easements are excluded from this
requirement. The City Beautiful Commission recommends
saving as.many existing trees as feasible. Saving trees of
six inch caliper or larger can significantly reduce the
number of new trees that will be required. Dumpsters must
be enclosed on three sides with an eight foot high opaque
wall or wood fence.
Issues:
• Provide signage and lighting plans.
• No drive-thru provisions allowed without Planning
Commission approval as revised site plan review.
• Inclusion of one or more food service uses will result in
additional required parking.
• Redesign Bowman Drive to eliminate auto stacking and
internal north -south circulation conflicts.
Planning Division: N/A
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May 15, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5698-C
G. ANALYSIS•
The proposal conforms to the C-3 zoning district use
requirements. The land plan exhibit conforms to the Site
Plan Review criteria outlined in Section 31-13,
Subdivision/multiple building site plan review in the
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVAL of the site plan review subject to conditions
listed in paragraphs D, E and F of this staff report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997)
Joe White presented the project to the Committee. Planning staff
expressed concern about viability of future landscaping on
southern boundary in respect to finished grade. Public Works and
Planning Staff asked the developer to redesign the Bowman Road
access to prevent blockage of the internal north -south lane by
traffic waiting to enter Bowman Road.
The Committee forwarded the item to the May 15, 1997 Planning
Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997)
Larry Jones presented staff report with a modification to
condition #4 of the Public Works requirements. Commissioner
Daniel made a statement concerning the future exterior road
improvements. Joe White attempted to answer these concerns.
There was no further comment from commissioners on the public.
Motion to approve the site plan review subject to conditions in
staff report with a revision to Public Works, requirements as
noted. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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