Z-8605-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8605-C
NAME: SRVC Kanis Revised Short -form PD-C
LOCATION: Located at 11601 Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
SRVC
304 North Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
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Thomas Engineering
2810 Lookout Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
AREA: 2.93 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 — 1-430 CENSUS TRACT: 41.07
CURRENT ZONING: PD-C
ALLOWED USES: 0-3, General Office District and Vet clinic with grooming and
indoor boarding
PROPOSED,ZONING: Revised PD-C
PROPOSED USE: 0-3, General Office District and Vet clinic with grooming and
indoor boarding — allow a reduction in the previously
approved site area.
VARIANCEMAIVERS: A variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow
grading of the second phase with the development of the first phase.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 20,365 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on
December 7, 2010, established Lot 1 Edwards Addition Short -form POD. The property
was originally constructed as a single-family residence but was later converted to an
office use prior to annexation to the City. With the conversion, the entire front yard was
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paved for parking. The rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to POD was to allow
the reuse of the site as a daycare facility. The applicant requested to utilize 0-3,
General Office District uses as allowable alternative uses for the site. The daycare
center did not open at this location.
Ordinance No. 20,631 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on
September 4, 2012, rezoned the site to Planned Development Commercial, PD-C, to
allow the use of the building as a resale shop. The hours of operation were proposed
from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm seven (7) days per week. The applicant requested 0-3,
General Office District uses as allowable alternative uses for the site.
On February 2, 2016, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 21,178 revising the
previously approved PD-C for this property. The applicant proposed to demolish the
existing structure and construct a new 4,500 square foot veterinary clinic. The site plan
indicated future construction of a 3,010 square foot grooming facility and a 468 square
foot storage shed. The site plan indicated 26 on -site parking spaces. The development
was proposed in two (2) phase. The first phase was the construction of the vet clinic
which included indoor boarding. The second phase included the construction of the
grooming facility which also included space for indoor boarding.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing a revision to the previously approved PD-C to
allow the rear portion of this site to be sold to an adjacent property owner,
Arkansas Urology. The existing building has been removed and the new vet
clinic with groomers and indoor boarding is proposed for construction. The
project continues to be proposed in phases. The front building is Phase 1 and
will house the vet clinic. Phase 2 will be the grooming building and both buildings
will have indoor boarding available. The applicant continues to request a
variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the second
phase with the development of the first phase.
The property is approximately 960-feet deep. The vet clinic will retain the
northern 510-feet and the Urology Clinic will purchase the southern 450-feet
(both lengths are approximate measurements). The applicant has indicated a
replat of this property will be completed upon approval of the revision to this
PD-C zoning and the adjacent revision to Arkansas Urology's POD zoning to
eliminate the creation of a property without public street frontage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The building has been removed. The front yard area has been paved from what
appears to be property line to property line. The back yard area is open. Other
uses in the area include an office development located to the north at the
northwest corner of Kanis and Autumn Roads. There is a property located on the
northeast corner of Kanis and Autumn Roads that is zoned POD and was
approved for an office/warehouse development. Further north on Autumn Road
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is a daycare center. East of the site with frontage on Kanis Road is an office
building and a second office building is located to the south accessed by a
driveway/access easement from Kanis Road. West of the site are three (3) office
buildings and further west is a single-family home with an upholstery shop
located behind the home.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 feet of the site along with the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Kanis 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.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including
5-foot sidewalk with the planned development.
3. The proposed back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from centerline. If a
permit is pulled prior to the bidding of the City of Little Rock Kanis Road
project, the applicant will be responsible to construct the widening to Kanis
Road. If so, a payment in -lieu of construction should be made to the City of
Little Rock.
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. Other than
residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted
and approved prior to the start of construction. A variance is being requested
to advance grade the future grooming facility with construction of the
proposed vet clinic.
5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
8. 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.
9. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
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E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this site.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase overhead
power line exists running north and south just to the west of this property.
Extreme caution must be used in the construction activities in the vicinity of the
power line so that proper clearances are maintained. Contact Entergy in
advance regarding future service requirements to the development and future
facilities locations as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Enemy: 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water
meter.
5. 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.
6. 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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7, Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall
be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are
used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department: No comment.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Rock Region Metro: Location is not currently served by METRO but is part of
our long range plans. The Bowman/Kanis area has developed considerably over
the last few years. METRO has plans to provide new service for the recent
multi- family housing and commercial establishments in our 2016 service
changes. Future expansion as development warrants is also planned. Pedestrian
infrastructure must be included for transit rider and disability community access
to transit.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Building 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; cricheyCcD-Iittlerock.orq or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer littlerock.or .
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) for this property.
The Mixed Office and Commercial category provides for a mixture of office and
commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and
commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and
commercial. The applicant has applied for a revision to an existing PDC (Planned
Development Commercial) to allow removal of a portion of the site from the
previously approved site plan.
Master Street Plan: The north side of the property is Kanis Road and it is a
Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban
area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the
urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative
effects of traffic and pedestrians on Kanis Road. The primary function of a
Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. This
street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
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Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the
lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (1/2) the full width requirement
but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required
shall be fifty (50) feet.
3. Trees and shrubs are required planted adjacent to street right-of-way. Plant
material is to be provided at one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every
30 linear feet. Existing trees and vegetation can be used to satisfy
landscape requirements.
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. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area
that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall
be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines
shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the
parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be
one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty
(150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven
and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior
landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking
spaces.
7. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area
used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall
be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along
the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in
the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use
area abutting the building.
8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required
for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
9. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be
stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
10. 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.
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& SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 27, 2016)
The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there
were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff
questioned the building square footage. Staff also questioned if there were any
modifications from the previous approval.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff questioned if the request included
a variance to allow advanced grading of the site. Staff stated the site
development was to comply with the City's stormwater detention ordinance. Staff
stated all driveways were to be concrete aprons per City code.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated perimeter planting strips
were required around the site. Staff stated interior landscaping was required
within the parking lot areas. Staff stated screening was required on the property
lines adjacent to residentially zoned or used property. Staff stated prior to the
issuance of a building permit a landscape plan stamped with the seal of a
registered landscape architect was required.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies.
Staff suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with
any questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion.
The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant provided an updated cover letter addressing staffs concerns
raised at the April 27, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
indicated there are no changes proposed for the building square footages or the
proposed use of the site. The applicant is requesting the revision to the
previously approved PD-C to allow the rear portion of this site to be sold to an
adjacent property owner, Arkansas Urology. The property is approximately
960-feet deep. The vet clinic will retain the northern 510-feet and the Urology
Clinic will purchase the southern 450-feet (both lengths are approximate
measurements). The applicant has indicated a replat of this property will be
completed upon approval of the revision to this PD-C zoning and the adjacent
revision to Arkansas Urology's POD zoning to eliminate the creation of a property
without public street frontage.
The project continues to be proposed in phases. The front building is Phase 1
and will house the vet clinic. Phase 2 will be the grooming building and both
building will have indoor boarding available. The request continues to include a
variance request from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of
the second phase with the development of the first phase.
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The new vet clinic is proposed containing 4,500 square feet. The site plan
indicates future construction of a 3,010 square foot grooming facility and a
468 square foot storage shed. The development is proposed in two (2) phases.
The first phase will be the construction of the vet clinic which will include indoor
boarding. The second phase will include the construction of the grooming facility
which will also include space for indoor boarding.
The applicant has indicated boarding will be provided to clients. The applicant
states the clinic will have spaces for approximately 25 animals. The grooming
facility will accommodate 60 animals, 40 dogs and 20 cats. All animal boarding
will be inside the building. The dogs will be walked twice a day. The applicant
has stated there will not be any outdoor runs or kennels. The site plan does
include an area to be fenced to allow a safe place to walk the animals but no pets
will be left outdoors without supervision.
The maximum building height proposed is 25-feet. The materials will be a
combination of brick, stucco, metal siding and/or stone. The applicant has
indicated the building will be constructed with a peak roof.
The site plan indicates 27 on -site parking spaces. Parking for a medical office is
six (6) spaces per doctor and parking for a general and professional office is
one (1) space for every 400 gross square feet of floor area. The clinic will
have no more than two (2) doctors. This would require the placement of
twelve (12) spaces. The grooming facility contains 3,010 square feet and based
on the parking requirement for an office seven (7) spaces would be required.
The site plan indicates the placement of building signage along Kanis Road. In
addition the front of the building will face east as will the grooming facility. The
applicant is requesting signage be allowed on the eastern facades of these two
(2) buildings. A single ground sign is proposed. The applicant has indicated the
sign will be a monument style sign. Staff recommends the signage be limited to
a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum sign area of 64 square feet.
The site plan includes the placement of a dumpster along the southern perimeter
of the site. A note indicates the dumpster will be screened per typical ordinance
requirements by the placement of a six (6) foot wood fence around the facility.
The hours of service are limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The
hours of operation of the clinic are 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and
Saturday from 8 am to noon.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking approval
of a revision to the existing PD-C to allow a reduction in the total site area with
the rear portion of this site being sold to an adjacent property owner. Staff feels
the redevelopment of the site as a vet clinic with a grooming facility and boarding
is appropriate. The site is shown on the City's Future Land Use Plan as Mixed
Office Commercial. Staff does not feel the development as proposed will have
any adverse impact on this site or of abutting properties.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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 approval of the variance request from the City's Land
Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of Phase II with the development of the first
phase.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 19, 2016)
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 and F of
the agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the variance
request from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of Phase II with the
development of the first phase. 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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ITEM NO.: 14.
NAME: SRVC Kanis Revised Short -form PD-C
LOCATION: located at 11601 Kanis Road
Plannina 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 May 4, 2016. The Office of Planning
and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 13, 2016.
2. Proposed treatment of the perimeter of the property, including materials and
techniques used such as screens, fences and walls as well as description of uses,
setbacks and their relationship to surrounding uses. Screening, fences, setbacks are
as shown on drawing. The HVAC system will be screened.
3. Will the hours of dumpster service be limited to daylight hours? If so include a note
on the site plan stating such (7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday). Dumpster hours
will not be limited to daylight.
4. Will there be a sign identifying the development? If so provide the location(s) and the
height and total sign area proposed for the signage. Provide the elevations which are
proposed with building signage. A monument sign and building sign will be included
in the final plans. The signs will be submitted for review and approval.
5. Provide the days and hours of operation, the hours of outdoor activities and if there
will be pets left outdoors for periods of time. Provide details of how the outdoor breaks
will be handled. Normal operating hours are Monday — Friday 7:30 AM — 6:00 PM,
Saturday 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM, closed on Sundays. All animals will be boarded inside.
The dogs will be walked twice a day. No outside boarding.
VarianceMlaivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Kanis 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. The owner will comply with the
required dedication. The City of Little Rock current Kanis widening plans in this area
show the right-of-way to remain in its current location.
With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalk
with the planned development. The building permit is not expected to be obtained
prior the bidding of Kanis Rd. If the building permit is pulled prior to the bidding of
Kanis Rd the property owner will comply with the request.
3. The proposed back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from centerline. If a permit is
pulled prior to the bidding of the City of Little Rock Kanis Road project, the applicant
will be responsible to construct the widening to Kanis Road. If so, a payment in -lieu
of construction should be made to the City of Little Rock. The building permit is not
expected to be obtained prior the the bidding of Kanis Rd. If the building permit is
pulled prior to the bidding of Kanis Rd the property owner will comply with the request.
4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior
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to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential
subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior
to the start of construction. A variance is being requested to advance grade the future
grooming facility with construction of the proposed vet clinic.
5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. The improvements will
comply with the above comment
6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy. The improvements will comply with the above comment
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Item noted.
8. 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.
The improvements will comply with the above comment
9. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by
the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this site.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase overhead power line
exists running north and south just to the west of this property. Extreme caution must be
used in the construction activities in the vicinity of the power line so that proper clearances
are maintained. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service requirements to the
development and future facilities locations as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
the CAW comments below.
The final plans submitted for budding permit will comply with
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter.
5. 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
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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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Fire Department: No comment.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Rock Region Metro:
Building 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; crichey@1ittlerock.or or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@1ittlerock_org.
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial (MOC) for this property. The Mixed Office and
Commercial category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur.
Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is
required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The applicant has applied for a revision
to an existing PDC (Planned Development Commercial) to allow removal of a portion of
the site from the previously approved site plan.
Master Street Plan: The north side of the property is Kanis Road and it is a Minor Arterial.
A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary
function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Kanis Road.
The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to
Arterials. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
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Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Landscape:
The improvements will comply with the comments below. A Registered Landscape
Architect will provide plans for the building permit.
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The
minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/) the full width requirement but in no case
less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet.
3. Trees and shrubs are required planed adjacent to street right-of-way. Plant material is
to be provided at one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every 30 linear feet. Existing
trees and vegetation can be used to satisfy landscape requirements.
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. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9)
feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty
(30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this
green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The
minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square
feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be
included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12)
parking spaces.
7. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the
rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One
(1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each
forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
9. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped
with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
10. 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, May 4, 2016.