Z-8716-B Staff AnalysisFebruary 20, 2020
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-8716-B
NAME: John Cooley Revised Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: 24201 Burlingame Road
DEVELOPER:
Jeremy Powell
3209 Reynard Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
NPIus7 Data Solutions/Owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc./Surveyor
AREA: 1.10 acres
WARD: N/A
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCEIWAIVERS
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 21
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.02
Recording Studio and Single -Family Residential
PD-O, Planned Office Development
Child Care Center and Single -Family Residential as an
alternative use of the property
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The Board of Directors adopted an ordinance on December 20, 2011, changing the
zoning on this property from AF, Agriculture and Forestry, to PD-O, Planned Office
District, to permit a change in use from a single-family residence to a recording studio,
while also reserving the potential for resumption of single-family residential in the future.
The application was initially filed for a PCD, Planned Commercial Development with C-1,
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Neighborhood Commercial uses as the allowed uses. The structure on the site was
constructed as a daycare; however, it had been used for several years as a single-family
residence. Staff was concerned about allowing all the permitted uses in the C-1 zone
that were incompatible with the area and recommended denial of the request. The
applicant amended the application prior to the planning commission hearing to limit the
use of the property for a recording studio and as a single-family residence as an
alternative use.
An application was submitted in 2017 to add church uses to the list of permitted uses.
This application was withdrawn before being considered by the planning commission.
The property is now vacant and the operator of a child care center would like to use it for
that purpose.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The property at 24201 is currently vacant. A potential tenant seeks to operate a
child care center in the building. This building, although used in the past as a
single-family residence was constructed for commercial use and was used
previously as a child care. The current PD-O zoning allows the use of the property
as a recording studio or single-family residence; therefore, we request to revise
the PD-O to add child care as a permitted use.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property contains approximately 1.10 acres and is developed with a single -
story structure. A circular drive connects the property with Burlingame Road.
A gravel parking area is situated north of the circular drive in front of the building.
The general is largely rural residential in character.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site.
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D_ ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Burlingame Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial
road. A dedication of right-of-way meeting the Master Street Plan will be
required.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
Outside Service Boundary — No comment.
Entergy
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
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.
Fire Department: No comment.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Reaion Metro: No comment received
Plannina Division:
The request is in the Burlingame Valley Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low
Density category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6
dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by
conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and
cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The
application is for a revision to PDO (Planned Development Office) District to allow
the property to be used as a childcare center.
Master Street Plan: To the north is Burlingame Road and it is shown as a Principal
Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic
and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within the urbanized
area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic
and pedestrians on Burlingame Road since it is a Principal Arterial. This street
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class II Bike Route shown on Burlingame Road. This Bike
Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: January 29, 2020
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and indicated the
comments would be sent to the applicant for responses and revisions to be
completed by February 5, 2020.
The item was forwarded to the full commission for consideration.
ANALYSIS
The applicant submitted responses to the subdivision committee comments.
At this time, the existing signage will be refaced. Any future signage would be
required to comply with the allowances for signage in office zones.
The right-of-way for Burlingame Road is required to be dedicated in accordance
with the Master Street Plan. Currently, the property extends to the centerline of
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Burlingame Road. This was to be done under the initial approval; however, it
appears it was not done. The requirement was for 55-feet to be dedicated from
the road centerline. It appears based upon the survey submitted with the
application that some existing site improvements may be located in the new right-
of-way.
Staff is supportive of the proposed addition of child care center to the approved
uses. Child care is reportedly the initial use of the structure. It appears the
property is configured with sufficient parking and access to serve as such.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the revised PD-O subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 20, 2020)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval for a day care with no more than 15 children
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,
including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
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