Z-8683 Staff AnalysisAugust 11, 2011
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-8683
NAME: Central Arkansas Two Towers Road Water Tank
— Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: West of 18621 Two Towers Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Elsie Pouzer/Central Arkansas Water, White-Daters
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a Central Arkansas Water Storage
Tank on this R-2 zoned tract.
1, SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the south side of the east leg of Two Towers Road,
which runs along the crest of Shinnall Mountain — Bear Den Mountain.
The site is located outside of the city limits, within the City's zoning
jurisdiction.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
There is no development in the area other than for the towers located
along Two Tower Road.
Notice was sent to the two owners of properties located within 200 feet of
the tract and the one address (American Tower) located within 300 feet.
There is no neighborhood association in the vicinity.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access will be off of Two Towers Road. A gravel driveway will encircle the
water tank, providing access and parking for any service personnel.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5, PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer service not required for this project.
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Entergy: An easement is required for the existing overhead power lines
within the north portion of the site.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No comments received.
Water: NO OBJECTIONS.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted, West Pulaski VFD. Maintain
twenty (20) foot wide access. Contact LRFD Fire Marshall at 490-1594 or
West Pulaski VFD at 821-9320 with any questions.
County Planning: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (JULY 21, 2011)
The applicant was not present. Staff briefly described the proposed water tank
project, noting that there were no outstanding issues to be resolved.
The project was briefly discussed. After the discussion, the Committee
forwarded the application to the full Commission for final action.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Central Arkansas Water is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to
allow for construction of a water storage tank on this R-2 zoned tract. The
property is located outside of the city limits, within the City's zoning jurisdiction.
The proposed ground, water storage tank will be constructed, owned and
operated by Central Arkansas Water. The facility will provide additional storage
for the existing CAW System that serves this area. The proposed tank will have a
capacity of approximately 500,000 gallons. The tank will be 38 feet in diameter
and 48 feet tall. A ten foot tall chain link fence will be constructed around the
perimeter of the site with security wire on tap. Access to the site will be via
Gordon Road and Two Towers Road.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. There were no issues
from Subdivision Committee needing response. There is no bill of assurance
covering this property.
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ITEM NO.: 7
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
FILE NO.: Z-8683
Staff recommends approval of the C.U.P. subject to compliance with the Fire
Department comments in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 11, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the"staff recommendation'
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
JULY 21, 2011
ITEM NO.. 7. CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER TWO TOWERS ROAD WATER TANK
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — WEST OF 18621 TWO TOWERS ROAD Z-8683
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide agent authorization from property owner.
Variance/Waivers:
• Use of Gravel Drive
Public Works:
1. No Comments.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning -
Wastewater: Sewer service not required for this project.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No comments received.
Water: NO OBJECTIONS.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted, West Pulaski VFD. Maintain twenty (20) foot wide access. Contact
LRFD Fire Marshall at 490-1594 or West Pulaski VFD at 821-9320 with any questions.
County Planning: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape: No Comments.
Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan, (if required), no later than
Wednesday July 27, 2011. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail no later than Wednesday July 27, 2011
and proof of notice returned to staff by Friday August 5, 2011.