Z-8718 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8718
NAME: Union Rescue Mission Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: Located at 2921 Confederate Boulevard
DEVELOPER:
Union Rescue Mission
3001 Confederate Boulevard
Little Rock, AR 72216
SURVEYOR:
Kittler-Roberts Group, LLP
3906 Highway 5 North
Bryant, AR 72022
ARCHITECT:
Rudy Architects, Inc.
300 Spring Building #715
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 14,453 sq ft
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
1-2, Light Industrial
Industrial
P D-O
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
Institutional - short term housing and shelter
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow two drives located along
Confederate Boulevard which do not comply with typical standards.
2. A deferral of the required one-half street improvements to East 30th Street.
FILE NO.: Z-8718 (Cont.)
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The property located at 2921 Confederate Boulevard is being considered for
rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District to Planned Development Office (PD-O)
to allow the redevelopment of the property with a new institutional shelter for men
enrolled in the Union Rescue Mission's primary recovery programs. The new
construction will double the current capacity of the Union Rescue Mission. The
site is located within the Granite Mountain Overlay District, which generally
promotes development that places buildings towards Confederate Boulevard with
parking in the rear. Wider sidewalks with trees are intended to promote walking
and bicycle use. The applicant indicates the use of the property as well as the
design of the site is oriented towards generating pedestrian -friendly development
and is consistent with the intent of the Design Overlay District. The plan
indicates the placement of an eight (8) foot sidewalk along Confederate
Boulevard but has pushed the walk back from the curb slightly so the required
trees do not interfere with existing overhead power lines which will stay.
According to the applicant in order to maximize the space on the property, it is
necessary for the developer to place the entry drive and parking along the front.
The few number of parking spaces and one-way entry drive is intended to keep
traffic slow and defer to pedestrians coming and going. The applicant states the
new building is very similar to the existing, with the most significant change
coming from the added drive, parking, landscaping and streetscape along
Confederate Boulevard.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This area contains a number of uses including residential, office, institutional,
auto repair and retail. There is a large amount of vacant industrially zoned
property located in this area. East Kth Street is located along the southern
boundary of the property. The street is an unimproved street and for the most
part a gravel drive serving the adjacent distribution business. Confederate
Boulevard is a State Highway. There are no sidewalks adjacent to this site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area
property owner. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site and the
Community Outreach Neighborhood Association were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1, Confederate Boulevard is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
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2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Confederate Boulevard and East 30th Street.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to Confederate
Boulevard including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The
improvements should begin at the north property line and continue to the
south property line. The new back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from
centerline.
4. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 30th
Street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new
back of curb should be located 15.5 feet from centerline of the right-of-way
and 14.5 feet from the property line. At least 20 feet of asphalt surface must
be provided.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
8. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start
of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way
from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
9. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property if the property is
one (1) acre or larger. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention
facilities on the plan.
10. 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.
11. Driveway locations do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The proposed driveways on
Confederate Boulevard must be spaced 300 feet from other driveways and
streets and 150 feet from property lines. On East 30th Street driveway must
be spaced 125 feet from property line.
12. Truck parking is located within the right-of-way of East 30th Street. As
currently indicated on the site plan the trucks will block the City sidewalk
and will extend beyond the curb into the public street.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
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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. The Little Rock Fire
Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public
and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. if additional fire hydrant(s) are
required they will be installed at the developer's expense. Please submit plans
for water facilities and/or fire protection systems 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. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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 off the
private fire system. Due to the nature of the 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 in 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.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of
20-feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #6, the Granite Mountain route
and #19, the Hensley Express route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. This category provides for a
mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning
District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a
mixture of the three. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2, Light
Industrial to PD-O for a residential shelter and training facility. The site is within
the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan: Confederate Boulevard 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
Confederate Boulevard since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require
dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances
and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Confederate Boulevard. Bike
Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Screening will be required adjacent to any residentially zoned or used
property. Screening may be accomplished via a 6-foot fence or wall or by
providing a planted evergreen screen.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 27, 2011)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item stating there were a number
of outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the
property was located within the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District. Staff
stated the DOD regulated a number of issues including building and parking
placement. Staff stated the DOD required all buildings to be pulled up to the
street and did not allow parking between the building and the street. Staff stated
the DOD also required the placement of an eight (8) foot sidewalk where the
Master Street Plan only required the placement of a five (5) foot sidewalk. Staff
stated the DOD required the placement of street trees within the eight (8) foot
sidewalk area.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated radial dedication would be
required at the intersections of the abutting streets. Staff also stated street
improvements to Confederate Boulevard and West 30th Street would be required
with the proposed development. Staff stated as presented the delivery truck
service from West 301'' Street would extend beyond the sidewalk and into the City
street. Staff stated a grading permit would be required prior to any clearing of
the site. Staff stated the driveways as presented did not meet with minimum
ordinance standards. Staff stated a variance was required to allow the drives as
currently proposed.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be
required adjacent to any residentially zoned or used property. Staff stated
building landscaping would be required with the redevelopment of the site.
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Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised
at the October 27, 2011, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised plan has
addressed staff's concerns related to the radial dedication along Confederate
Boulevard and East 30th Street. The building and parking have not been
redesigned to comply with the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District. The
DOD states surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to the structure,
never between the building and the street. As currently proposed the surface
parking will be located between the building and the public right of way. The
applicant has indicated based on the configuration of the property the parking
behind the building cannot be achieved. The applicant states the layout as
shown with a single row of parking and single access drive is in keeping with the
intent of the DOD, which is to avoid large expanses of asphalt and creation of un-
pedestrian friendly environments.
The Overlay states the setback along Confederate Boulevard is to be 15-feet.
The site plan indicates the placement of the building at 43-feet. Based on the
site design the building front located at a 15-foot building setback cannot be met.
The DOD allows a maximum sign height of 6-feet and a maximum sign area of
30 square feet. The applicant has indicated the development will comply with
ground signage per the DOD. The applicant has indicated no building signage is
anticipated at this time. Staff recommends should building signage be desired in
the future the building signage is to comply with signage allowed in the office
zones or a maximum of ten (10) percent of the fagade area of the front facade.
Per the DOD, there is to be an 8-foot sidewalk along Confederate Boulevard.
Within the sidewalk there is to be a 4-foot tree zone. The site plan indicates the
placement of an eight (8) foot sidewalk along Confederate Boulevard and the
placement of trees within the sidewalk area. Per the DOD trees are to be planted
30-feet on center, 2-feet off the back of curb and trees are to be 3 to 3 '/2" in
caliper at the time of planting. The applicant has indicated the development will
comply with this development criteria.
The maximum pole height for parking lot lighting is 20-feet. The development is
to follow "dark skies". The applicant's revised cover letter states all parking lot
lighting will be installed to be non -reflective and will follow the Overlay
requirement for dark skies. The maximum pole height will be 20-feet as required
by the DOD.
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FILE NO.: Z-8718(Cont.)
The request includes a variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The drives
located on Confederate Boulevard are not located 300 feet from other driveways
and streets and 150 feet from the property lines. The applicant has indicated
based on the current design a variance from the minimum driveway spacing
requirement is required. Based on the low volume of traffic which will be entering
and exiting the site and the adjacent uses, staff feels the drives as proposed will
not cause conflicts with adjacent properties. The drive on East 30th Street is not
located 125 feet from the property line. The drive will serve the development for
deliveries and dumpster service. Staff is supportive of the drive in this location
as well. Staff feels the low volume of traffic on East 30th Street as well as the
limited use of the drive by the Union Rescue Mission will not cause any conflicts
with the adjacent development.
The request includes a deferral of the required one-half street improvements to
East 30th Street. The applicant states the only access to the street ' is the
adjacent distribution business and deliveries to Union Rescue Mission. The
applicant also states the traffic from the distribution business is primarily semi
truck traffic. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. Staff does not feel the
allowance of a five (5) year deferral of the required street improvements or until
abutting development occurs will significantly impact the area.
Staff is supportive of the request. The request is for a rezoning to allow the
redevelopment of the site with a new structure to house a homeless shelter to
serve the Union Rescue Mission's clients. The Union Rescue Mission currently
provides this service in a building across the street from the proposed new
center. Staff does not feel the replacement of the commercial building currently
located on the site with a new building to continue a use that exists in the
neighborhood will negatively impact the area.
TAFF 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 Sections 30-43 and
31-210 to allow the drives located on Confederate Boulevard and East 30th Street
as indicated on the site plan.
Staff recommends approval of the deferral request of the required street
improvements to East 30th Street for a period of five (5) years or until abutting
development occurs, whichever occurs first.
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FILE NO.: Z-8718 Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 17, 2011)
The applicant was present. There was one registered objector 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
Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow the drives located on Confederate Boulevard and
East 30th Street as indicated on the site plan. Staff also presented a recommendation of
approval of the deferral request of the required street improvements to East 30th Street
for a period of five (5) years or until abutting development occurs, whichever occurs
first.
Mr. Aaron Rudy addressed the Commission on behalf of the Union Rescue Mission.
He stated there were a number of Board members present to show their support of the
request. He stated they would yield their time to the opposition and answer any
questions raised.
Mr. Bill Clones addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. He stated he
owned the adjoining business, which was a soft drink distribution business. He stated
his concerns were security and access. He stated his drivers were at the business in
the early morning hours to load their trucks for deliveries. He stated to date there had
not been any incidents with the Union Rescue Mission clients but his fear was with the
increase in number of clients served the potential for problems was increased.
He stated his trucks used East 30th Street for access to the building. He stated currently
there were cars, which would park in the street and block access. He stated with the
additional clients and staff there would be more cars with limited parking spaces.
He stated he feared with the increase in the number of vehicles the street would be
blocked denying him access to his property. He requested the Commission deny the
request.
Mr. John Gill of the Union Rescue Mission Board addressed the Commission on the
merits of the request. He stated the Mission was construction a new building.
He stated the use was not new to the area. He stated the Mission had been operating
across the street from this site for a number of years. He stated he was unaware of any
issues with the adjoining properties and the Mission's clients. He stated if parking
became an issue then a no parking? sign could be placed within the right of way to
alleviate the problem. He stated 30t Street was not a street today but an unimproved
driveway. He stated the Mission would at some point in the future make improvements
to the street, which should then minimize access issues for the neighbor.
Staff stated the City was now partnering with the Union Rescue Mission in the area and
there would be an added level of involvement in the area. Staff stated there could
possibly be an added level of security with the City's presence in the area.
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FILE NO.: Z-8718 (Cont_
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 11.
NAME: Union Rescue Mission Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: located at 2921 Confederate Boulevard
Z-
Planning Staff Comments: Responses in Bold Italics by Architect on
10131111.
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 November 2, 2011.
The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no
later than November 10, 2011. Will Comply.
2. The site is located within the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District.
a. The Overlay states the setback along Confederate Boulevard is to be
15-feet. Will Comply.
b. The DOD allows a maximum sign height of 6-feet and a maximum sign
area of 30 square feet. Will Comply.
c. There is to be an 8-foot sidewalk along Confederate Boulevard. Within
the sidewalk there is to be a 4-foot tree zone. Will Comply.
d. Trees are to be planted 30-feet on center, 2-feet off the back of curb.
Trees are to be 3 to 3 Y2" in caliper at the time of planting. We suggest
more than 2'-0" off back of curb so that trees will not grow into
overhead powerlines above.
e. Surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to the structure.
Never between the building and the street. The current layout is the
only way we can get parking on the site. Even if we push the
building to the 15' setback line along the front, there will not be
sufficient room in the back for parking. We believe the layout as
shown, given that the parking and drive are minimal, is still
faithful to intent of the guideline which is to avoid large expanses
of asphalt and creation of un-pedestrian friendly environments.
Also, note that the current front yard of the site is completely
paved. This plan, as shown, will dramatically improve access for
the pedestrian or biker on this site.
f. The maximum pole height for parking lot lighting is 20-feet. The
development is to follow "dark skies". Will Comply.
3. What parking demand will be created from the development? Who will be
driving to the facility, number of staff, number of volunteers? The users of
the facility do not have vehicles. The client has informed us that the #
of parking spaces shown is sufficient for staff and volunteers.
4. Provide details of any proposed building signage including the fagade the
signage will be located and the percentage of the fagade to be covered. No
Item # 3.
signage on building is anticipated at this time. Rather, a permanent
sign at the entry to the parking lot is more likely. This sign to be built
and installed in accordance with city ordinances.
5. Provide details of any proposed fencing. Include the location of the proposed
fencing, the construction materials and the total height of the proposed fence.
No fencing is proposed. We propose a row of hedge to serve as a
screen to the dumpster.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Confederate Boulevard is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
Duly noted.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Confederate Boulevard and East 30th Street. Duly noted.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to Confederate
Boulevard including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. Granite
Mountain Design Overlay guidelines require an 8'-0" sidewalk along
Confederate, which is what we intend to provide. The improvements
should begin at the north property line and continue to the south property line.
Will Comply.The new back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from
centerline.
4. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 30th Street
including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. Owner intends to
request a five-year extension on half -street improvements to E. 30tt'
Street. The new back of curb should be located 15.5 feet from centerline of
the right-of-way and 14.5 feet from the property line. At least 20 feet of
asphalt surface must be provided.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. Will
Comply.
6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Will Comply.
7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI. Will Comply.
8. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). Will Comply.
9. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property if the property is one
(1) acre or larger. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention
facilities on the plan. Site is 0.654 acres.
10.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
Item # 3.
construction. Disturbed area is anticipated to be less than one acre.
11. Driveway locations do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The proposed driveways on
Confederate Bouievard must be spaced 300 feet from other driveways and
streets and 150 feet from property lines. On East 30t" Street driveway must
be spaced 125 feet from property line. It will be impossible to meet these
requirements. The boundaries of the site itself is only 200' x 142'-V.
Extremely limited access to site is anticipated and driveway as shown
will be a far superior improvement to traffic safety than existing
condition where there is no defined drive (edge of Confederate is
undefined)
12. Truck parking is located within the right-of-way of East 30t" Street. As
currently indicated on the site plan the trucks will block the City sidewalk and
will extend beyond the curb into the public street. Duly Noted.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Enteray: Approved as submitted.
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. The Little Rock Fire
Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public
and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are
required they will be installed at the developer's expense. Please submit plans
for water facilities and/or fire protection systems to Central Arkansas Water for
review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Center
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. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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 off the
private fire system. Due to the nature of the 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 in 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.
Item # 3
Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss
backflow prevention requirements for this project. Will Comply.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of
20-feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Will
Comply.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #6, the Granite Mountain route
and #19, the Hensley Express route. Duly noted.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. This category provides for a
mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning
District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a
mixture of the three. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2, Light
Industrial to PD-O for a residential shelter and training facility. The site is within
the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: Confederate Boulevard 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
Confederate Boulevard since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require
dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances
and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Confederate Boulevard. Bike
Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements. Will Comply.
2. Screening will be required adjacent to any residentially zoned or used
property. Screening may be accomplished via a 6-foot fence or wall or by
providing a planted evergreen screen. Will Comply.
Revised lat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to
include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday,
November 2, 2011. Will Comply.
Item # I
ITEM NO.: 11. Z-8718
NAME: Union Rescue Mission Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: located at 2921 Confederate Boulevard
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 November 2, 2011. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than November
10, 2011.
2. The site is located within the Granite Mountain Design Overlay District.
a. The Overlay states the setback along Confederate Boulevard is to be 15-feet.
b. The DOD allows a maximum sign height of 6-feet and a maximum sign area
of 30 square feet.
c. There is to be an 8-foot sidewalk along Confederate Boulevard. Within the
sidewalk there is to be a 4-foot tree zone.
d. Trees are to be planted 30-feet on center, 2-feet off the back of curb. Trees
are to be 3 to 3'/2" in caliper at the time of planting.
e. Surface parking is to be located behind or adjacent to the structure. Never
between the building and the street.
f. The maximum pole height for parking lot lighting is 20-feet. The development
is to follow "dark skies".
3. What parking demand will be created from the development? Who will be driving to
the facility, number of staff, number of volunteers?
4. Provide details of any proposed building signage including the facade the signage
will be located and the percentage of the facade to be covered.
5. Provide details of any proposed fencing. Include the location of the proposed
fencing, the construction materials and the total height of the proposed fence.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Confederate Boulevard 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. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Confederate Boulevard and East 30"' Street.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to Confederate Boulevard including 5-
foot sidewalks with the planned development. The improvements should begin at
the north property line and continue to the south property line. The new back of curb
should be located 29.5 feet from centerline.
4. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street
Item # 11.
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 30th Street including 5-foot
sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located
15.5 feet from centerline of the right-of-way and 14.5 feet from the property line. At
least 20 feet of asphalt surface must be provided.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section
31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District VI.
8. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.
Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner).
9. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property if the property is one (1)
acre or larger. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the
plan.
10. 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.
11. Driveway locations do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of
Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The proposed driveways on Confederate Boulevard
must be spaced 300 feet from other driveways and streets and 150 feet from
property lines. On East 30th Street driveway must be spaced 125 feet from property
line.
12. Truck parking is located within the right-of-way of East 30th Street. As currently
indicated on the site plan the trucks will block the City sidewalk and will extend
beyond the curb into the public street.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to
evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s)
will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required they will be installed at the
developer's expense. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection
systems to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after
additional review. Contact Center 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. Contact
Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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 off the private fire
system. Due to the nature of the facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure
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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 in 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.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of 20-feet.
Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes #6, the Granite Mountain route and
#19, the Hensley Express route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. This category provides for a mixture of
residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if
the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The
applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial to PD-O for a residential
shelter and training facility. The site is within the Granite Mountain Design Overlay
District.
Master Street Plan: Confederate Boulevard 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 Confederate Boulevard
since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Confederate Boulevard. Bike Lanes
provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
Landscape-
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Screening will be required adjacent to any residentially zoned or used property.
Screening may be accomplished via a 6-foot fence or wall or by providing a planted
evergreen screen.
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, November 2, 2011.
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