Z-8696 Staff AnalysisFILE NO_- 7-8696
NAME: Delta Outreach Foundation Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: Located at 7621 West 401h Street
DEVELOPER:
Delta Presents Outreach Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 24636
Little Rock, AR 72221
SURVEYOR:
Edward Lofton Surveying
15415 Oakcrest
Little Rock, AR 72206
AREA: 0.54 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-3, Single-family
Single-family residential
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
PROPOSED USE: Meeting space for Delta Presents Outreach Foundation
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL!REO! FST!APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The request is a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to PD-O to allow the use of this
former church building as meeting space for the Delta Presents Outreach
Foundation. Delta Presents Outreach Foundation is the Little Rock Alumnae
Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The mission of the Foundation is to
promote self -development and actualization activities through seminars and
training of adolescents, to provide scholarships to high school seniors who
possess an above average scholastic achievement and to participate in
community outreach and empowerment activities that will enhance overall
FILE NO.: Z-8696 (Cont.
community functioning. The building at 7621 West 40th Street will be used as
meeting space for monthly meetings as well as subcommittee meetings. Other
activities will include health fairs, voter registration, health and fitness, youth
programs and community meetings.
As with the former church the applicant has an agreement with an adjacent office
user to utilize their existing parking. The site plan includes the development a
parking lot to serve the development. At the time of development of the parking
area the applicant will submit plans to staff to ensure construction complies with
the various City ordinances.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a building built as a church and a vacant lot. To the north is
also a church, which is currently under renovation. This area contains a number
of single-family homes. To the east is a PD-O zoned property for an office user.
The development will share parking with this office use. Further east is an
elementary school. West of the site along West 40th Street and Whitfield Street
is a large undeveloped tract zoned MF-12.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
property owners. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the John
Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
40th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
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FILE NO.: Z-8696 (Cont.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas
Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. If there are facilities
that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That
work will be done at the expense of the developer. Due to the nature of this
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZ) 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 RPZ assembly, 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 377-1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. The Little
Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional
public and/or private fire hydrant(s) are required. They will be installed at the
Developer's expense.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a 20-foot minimum
access around the site. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional
information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14, the Rosedale Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has
applied for a request to rezone the site to Planned Office Development to allow
this organization to utilize the existing building for monthly meetings and weekly
committee meeting space.
Master Street Plan: West 40th Street is a Local Street. The primary function of a
Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are
abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes
are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard
the same as a Collector.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
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FILE NO.: Z-8696(Cont.)
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. A landscape plan must be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a
building permit for the future proposed parking lot.
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine -foot (9) wide land use buffer
along the eastern perimeter of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of this area
must remain undisturbed.
4. The landscape ordinance requires a nine -foot (9') wide perimeter landscape
strip around the sites entirety.
5. The landscape ordinance requires that eight percent (8%) of the paved surface
area be allocated to landscape islands.
6. The property to the east is zoned residential; therefore, a six (6) foot high
opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a
wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the eastern perimeter of
the site.
7. 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: (September 15, 2011)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented the item
stating there were a few outstanding technical issues associated with the
request. Staff questioned the days and hours of operation for the facility. Staff
also requested the applicant provide a proposed signage plan. Staff stated at the
time of development of the parking lot the applicant would be required to work
with staff to ensure compliance with various City ordinance requirements with
regard to paving and landscaping.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a right of way dedication
along West 40th Street would be required with the approval of the rezoning
request.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
R ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised cover letter to staff addressing the issues
raised at the September 15, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The days
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FILE NO.: Z-8696 (Cont.
and hours of operation for the facility have been provided as well as the
proposed signage plan.
The request is a rezoning from R-3, Single-family to PD-O to allow the use of this
former church building as meeting space for the Delta Presents Outreach
Foundation. The Foundation is the Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of the Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority. The Foundation will utilize the building to promote
self -development and actualization activities through seminars and training of
adolescents and to aid in community outreach and empowerment activities that
will enhance the overall community. The Foundation will also utilize the building
for meeting space for monthly meetings as well as subcommittee meetings.
Other activities will include health fairs, voter registration, health and fitness,
youth programs and community meetings. The applicant has indicated the site
will be used from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the monthly meetings and
subcommittee meetings. Some events on the weekends will last for an entire
day.
There is no existing parking on the site. The Foundation has an agreement with
an adjacent office user to utilize their parking. The site plan includes the
development of a future parking lot. At the time of development of the parking
area the applicant will submit plans to staff to ensure construction complies with
the various City ordinances.
The request includes the placement of a sign on the front facade of the building
and a ground sign located within the front yard area. The ground sign will comply
with signage typically allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height
and sixty-four square feet in area. The building signage will comply with building
signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the front
facade abutting the public street.
To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues
associated with the request. Staff feels the reuse of this former church building
by the Delta Presents Outreach Foundation as meeting space and to promote
outreach activities is an appropriate use for the site. As a PD-O, the approval is
limited to this specific user.
L 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 when the parking lot is developed the applicant submit plans
to staff to ensure compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
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FILE NO.: Z-8696 Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 6, 2011)
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 also presented a recommendation when the parking lot
was developed the applicant was to submit plans to staff to ensure compliance with the
City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item on the consent agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried
by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 13. Z-8696
NAME: Delta Outreach Foundation Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: located at 7621 West 40th Street
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. The notice must be mailed no later than September 21, 2011. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September
30, 2011.
2. Provide the days and hours the site will be used by the Sorority.
3. The cover letter indicates the use of the building with health fairs, health and fitness,
youth programs — What is the anticipation of the number of persons served and the
hours of service.
4. The construction of the parking lot in the future must comply with the City's
Landscape and Buffer Ordinance requirements at the time of development. The
owner must submit plans to staff for review and approval prior to construction.
5. Provide detail of any proposed signage including ground signage and building
signage. Provide the location of the proposed signage. Include the total height and
total sign area proposed for ground signage. Provide the size of building signage
proposed on the front facade of the building.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 40th
Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards.
Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding the size and location of the water meter. If there are facilities that need to be
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adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work will be done at
the expense of the developer. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an
approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) 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 RPZ assembly, 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 377-1226
if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. The Little
Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public
and/or private fire hydrant(s) are required. They will be installed at the Developer's
expense.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a 20-foot minimum
access around the site. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional
information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14, the Rosedale Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a
request to rezone the site to Planned Office Development to allow this organization to
utilize the existing building for monthly meetings and weekly committee meeting space.
Master Street Plan: West 40th Street is a Local Street. The primary function of a Local
Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by
non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as
"Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. A landscape plan must be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a building
permit for the future proposed parking lot.
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine -foot (9') wide land use buffer along the
eastern perimeter of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of this area must remain
undisturbed.
4. The landscape ordinance requires a nine -foot (9') wide perimeter landscape strip
around the sites entirety.
5. The landscape ordinance requires that eight percent (8%) of the paved surface area
be allocated to landscape islands.
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6. The property to the east is zoned residential; therefore, a six (6) foot high opaque
screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense
evergreen plantings, is required along the eastern perimeter of the site.
7. 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, September 21, 2011.
Item # 13.
Z-8696
ITEM NO.: 13.
NAME: Delta Outreach Foundation Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: located at 7621 West 40th Street
�Plannin 5#aff 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 September 21, 2011. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September
30, 2011.
2. Provide the days and hours the site will be used by the Sorority.
3. The cover letter indicates the use of the building with health fairs, health and fitness,
youth programs — Whct's,the,@ntiQiaatinn of the number r)f pers ns served and,.the
hours of service. l -
✓4. The construction of the parking lot in the future must comply with the Citye
Landscape and Buffer Ordinance requirements at the time of development. The
owner must submit plans to staff for review and approval prior to construction.
5. Provide detail of any proposed signage including ground signage and building
signage. Provide the location of the proposed signage. Include the total height and
total sign area proposed for ground signage. Provide the size of buildin si na,q e
proposed on the front fa2ade of the building.
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Public Works Conditions:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 40tn
Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards.
Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline:
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Enter : No comment received. F:;�E4C IVED
Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SEP 2 2 2011
AT & T: No comment received.
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Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water
regarding the size and location of the water meter. if there are facilities that need to be
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