Z-8757-A Staff AnalysisMay 11, 2017
ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.- Z-8757-A
NAME: St. Luke United Methodist Church Daycare —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 6401 West 32"d Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: St. Luke United Methodist Church
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
daycare center to be operated in a portion of the
existing church building located on this R-3 zoned,
2.5 acre tract.
1 SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the south side of West 32"d Street, .19 miles
west of S. University Avenue.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The church has been a part of the neighborhood for many years. Single
family residences are located to the north, south and east. A large, LRSD
campus is adjacent to the west. The proposed day care — private school
is to operate within the existing church. It will have a maximum enrollment
of 50 children. Allowing the addition of that small use should not affect the
church's continued compatibility with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the College Terrace, Broadmoor, Broadmoor
POA and University District Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The church has an existing, asphalt paved parking lot with access off of
West 32"d Street. The proposed daycare — private school is to operate
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The existing parking lot will
be available during these times without conflict with typical church activity
times. The existing parking is sufficient for the proposed use.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
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5. PUBLIC WORKS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. West 32"d Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector
street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be
required. Confirm the property line is located at least 30 ft. from the
centerline.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS
Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Capacity Fee
analysis required.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already
being provided to this property from on overhead power line on the west
side of the property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss any changes
to electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if
any) as this proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T- No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection
Fire Department: No comments
Buildinq Codes:
Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current
building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building
Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
NOTE: Contact FM Capt. Chris Sanders to coordinate an on -site review.
501-918-3782
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; cricheyCcDIittlerock.org or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer&ittlerock.orq.
County Planning: No Comments.
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Rock Region METRO:
a) Location is served by METRO nearby on University Avenue.
b) We have no recommendations for this conditional use permit.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT- (APRIL 19, 2017)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional
information was needed. In response to a question, the applicant stated signage
would likely consist of either an addition to the existing ground sign or a separate
ground sign for the day care.
Public Works Comments were noted. Staff stated it appeared a small amount of
right-of-way dedication was required.
Outside Agency, Utility and Fire Department Comments were noted.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
'AFF ANALYSIS:
St. Luke United Methodist Church occupies the R-3 zoned, 2.5± tract located at
6401 West 32"d Street. In partnership with Pulaski Heights United Methodist
Church, St. Luke is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for
operation of a day care center in a portion of the existing church building. The two
churches are currently involved in the lengthy process to combine, whereby St.
Luke will become a second campus for Pulaski Heights. Pulaski Heights will be
responsible for operating the day care.
On April 26, 2012, the Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow
Ascension Arts Academy to operate a private school/day care in a portion of the
St. Luke facility. Apparently, that never occurred.
Staff is aware of no outstanding issues associated with this current proposal. The
proposed day care is to have an enrollment of 50 children and will operate Monday
through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The site has more than sufficient parking to
accommodate the day care. A playground area is located adjacent to and behind
the building. Signage will consist of either an addition to the existing ground sign
or the addition of a second, small sign. On March 15, 2017, the church hosted a
neighborhood meeting to explain their application. No one from the neighborhood
attended. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8757-A
The church has been a part of this neighborhood for decades and allowing the
proposed small day care to operate in a portion of the existing facility should not
have any impact on the neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (MAY 11, 2017)
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 8 ayes, 0 noes and
3 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
APRIL 19, 2017
ITEM NO.: 3. ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
DAYCARE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
6401 W. 32ND ST. Z-8757-A
Planning Staff Comments:
1. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract
2. Will additional signage be added for the daycare?
Variance/Waivers:
None requested
Public Works:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior
to occupancy.
2. W. 32°d St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way
30 feet from centerline will be required. Confirm the property line is located at least 30 ft from the
centerline.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Capacity Fee analysis required.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already being provided to this property from
on overhead power line on the west side of the property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss any
changes to electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this
proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection
Fire Department: No comments
Building Codes:
Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review
and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
NOTE: Contact FM Capt. Chris Sanders to coordinate an on -site review. 501-918-3782
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@1ittlerock.org or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer6a,littlerock.org.
ITEM NO. 3. CON'T Z-8757-A
County Planning: No comments
Rock Region METRO_
a) Location is served by METRO nearby on University Ave.
b) We have no recommendations for this conditional use permit.
Planning Division: No comments
Landscape- No comment
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday April 26, 2017. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties
located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday April 26, 2017. The City -provided
notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than May 5, 2017.