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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_10 26 2000subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION HEARING SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD OCTOBER 26 ~2000 4:00 P.M. I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being ten in number. II.Approval of the Minutes of the September 14,2000 andSeptember28,2000 Meetings.The minutes were approvedasmailed. III.Members Present:Hugh Earnest Bob Lowry Craig Berry Pam Adcock Rohn Muse Fred Allen,Jr.Bill Rector Judith Faust Mizan Rahman Obray Nunnley Members Absent:Richard Downing City Attorney:Stephen Giles LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION AGENDA OCTOBER 26,2000 I.PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS: 1.Woodlake Village Apartments —Long-Form PRD (Z-2729-G) Revocation 2.Green —Short-Form PCD (Z-3875-A) 3.Harvest Foods —Revised PCD (Z-5139-B) 4.My Little School —Short-Form PD-0 (Z-6926) 5.Brooks —Short-Form PD-C (Z-6861-A) 6.Wilson —Short-Form PCD (Z-6899-A) II.SITE PLAN REVIEWS: 7.Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision (Lot 5) Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-3454-K) 8.Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision (Lot 6) Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-3454-L) III.CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: 9.Toddler Tune Academy —Revised Conditional Use Permit (Z-4185-A) 10.Triumphant Living World Church —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6204-A) 11.Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6923) 12.Allpets Animal Clinic —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6924) 13.Dorothy Casey Day Care —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6925) Agenda,Page Two ZV.OTHER MATTERS: 14.Van Buren Street —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-305) 15.Rose Street —Street Name Change (G-25-178) 16.Rock Creek Covenant Release —Tract 16,Hillvale Addition 4 Pu b l i c He a r i n g It e m s CM V 04 ~ 14 8 I- 30 11 XT 9 N LR BO P LE E R( v g PR I D E VA L L E Y MA HA M MA R K M 4 ¹I/ l 1- 6 3 CI CI T Y LI M I T S KA N I S v 1- 6 3 0 AM I S 12 12 T H IZ . 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C DF F CU T O F F CU T O F F 2 CI T Y LI M I T S 16 7 OW EL 36 5 AS H E R PR A T T i Su b d i v i s i o n Ag e n d a Oc t o b e r 26 , 2 0 0 0 October 2 t,2000 ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:Z-2729-G NAME:Woodlake Village Apartments —Long-Form PRD —Revocation LOCATION:1300 Leander Street DEVELOPER: E.Harley Cox,Jr. 10 Jefferson Place Pine Bluff,AR 71603 AREA:22.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:PRD ALLOWED USES:Multifamily PROPOSED USE:Multifamily A.BACKGROUND: On February 4,1997,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.17,387 rezoning this property from MF-18 to PRD to allow a multifamily residential development.The approved PRD allowed a 320 unit,gated apartment community. A copy of the approved site plan is attached. To this date,the property has not been developed and istree-covered.The approved PRD expired on February 4,2000,but has not been officially revoked. The John Barrow,University Park,and Broadmoor Neighborhood Associations were notified of the revocationrequest.Staff has received no comment from theassociations,as of this writing. B.PROPOSAL: The property owner,E.Harley Cox,Jr.,submitted a lettertostaffonSeptember15,2000,requesting that the expired PRD be officially revoked and the property revert to itsoriginalMF-18 zoning. October 2v.2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-2729-G C.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the PRD be revoked;that Ordinance No.17,387 be repealed and that the property be returned toMF-18 Multifamily District as previously existed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application,as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Staff noted that the following additional condition needed to beplacedontheproperty: "Caulden Street cannot be removed until an alternate accessisprovided." The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 2 October 2c,2000 ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:Z-3875-A NAME:Green —Short-Form PCD LOCATION:12825 Interstate 30 DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR: Alvin Green Donald W.Brooks 9910 Chicot Road 20820 Arch StreetIittleRock,AR 72209 Hensley,AR 72065 AREA:3.77 acres NUMBER OF IOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:C-3/R-2 ALLOWED USES:Commercial PROPOSED USE:Boat sales and display; C-3 permitted uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 12825 I-30 from C-3/R-2 to PCD in order to allow boat sales anddisplayasapermitteduse,which the property'currentzoningdoesnotallow.The boat sales and display businessiscurrentlybeingoperatedatthissite,within a portionoftheexistingcommercialbuilding.The applicant hasalsorecentlyconstructeda40footby70footbuilding(for boat storage)at the east end of the existingbuilding.A gravel area for the display of boats has been shown on the proposed site plan.There is currently achurchwhichoccupiesthewestone-half of the existingbuilding. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing commercial building andasphaltparkingbetweenthebuildingandI-30.There is asecondbuilding(east end of the existing building)whichhasrecentlybeenconstructed. October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A There is a mixture of commercial uses along I-30 to theeastandwestandacrossI-30 to the north.There is acreekwithinthesouthernportionoftheproperty,with the Optimist Club Park (race track)and a truck service business further south. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Alexander Road and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing.As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: All properties are located in floodway.City does not allow any structures in floodway. E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. AP&L:No Comment. AEQKA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment. Water:No objection.A water main extension installed at the expense of the developer will be recpxired to provide waterservicetothisproperty. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This recpxest is located in the Otter Creek PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Commercial andIndustrial.The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for a boat sales dealership.The 2 October 2v,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A property is currently zoned C-3 General Commercial.A land use plan amendment is not required. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The Chicot West/I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan contains the economic development goal of providing a mixed commercial/residential environment that will promote the safety,attractiveness,and value of the area while creating a competitive and adaptable economic climate that encourages investment and diversity of employment opportunities. The Chicot West/I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan alsostatestherecommendationofconcentrating"...developmenteffortsinthemoreurbanizednorthernportionofthestudyarea..."This property is located on the northern boundaryofthestudyarea. Landsca e Issues: The proposed parking area encroaches into the 30 foot widestreetbufferrequiredwhenabuttinganexpresswayunlesslocatedwithina"mature area"designation. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Alvin Green and Bill Wiedower were present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the proposed PCD and noted that some additional information was needed on the project. Staff noted that this property is in the floodway,and that, no new structures could be constructed in the floodway. This issue was briefly discussed.Staff suggested that theapplicationbedeferreduntilthefloodwayissuecouldberesolved.The applicant noted that a deferral would be requested. After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. H .ANALYSIS: As noted in the Public Works Comments (paragraph D)and intheSubdivisionCommitteeComments(paragraph G),the 3 October 2t,,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A property at 12825 I-30 is located in the floodway and theCitydoesnotallowanynewconstructioninthefloodway.Staff and the Subdivision Committee feel that thisapplicationshouldbedeferredtoallowtheapplicant timetoresolvethefloodwayissue. The applicant submitted a letter to staff on October 11,2000 requesting that this application be deferred to the December 7,2000 agenda.The applicant notes that anengineeringfirmhasbeenhiredtodoapreliminarystudytodetermineifanyimprovementsmadedownstreamhavealteredthefloodway.If not,the applicant will thendetermineifhewantstheengineeringfirmtoperform thenecessaryworktoobtainarevisionofthefloodmaps.Staff supports the deferral as requested. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that this application be deferred to the December 7,2000 agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronOctober11,2000 requesting that this application bedeferredtotheDecember7,2000 agenda.Staff supported thedeferralrequest. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the December 7,2000 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 4 October 2 t.,'000 ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-5139-B NAME:Harvest Foods —Revised PCD LOCATION:14901 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Shur-Value Stamps The Mehlburger Firm 12103 I-30 201 S.Izard StreetLittleRock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201 AREA:5.994 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:Grocery Store PROPOSED USE:Addition of gas pumps to existing grocery store site VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: On August 1,1989,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.15,718 establishing the Harvest Foods —PCD.The approved site plan included a 42,000 square foot grocery store building and 173 parking spaces.There were two (2)approved points ofaccess,one from Cantrell Road and one from Taylor Loop Road. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PCD by adding gas pumps within the existing parking area,near the northeast corner of the property.The gas pumpfacilitywillincludefour(4)gas pumps and a manned kiosktobelocatedunderacanopysupportedbyfour(4)columns. The canopy will be 18 feet 7 inches in height and belighted. October 2 t,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5139-B The gas pump area will occupy 14 of the existing parkingspaces.The hours of operation will coincide with theexistinggrocerystorehours.No new ground-mounted signage is proposed. Please see the attached site plan for the existing building and parking locations and the proposed placement of the gas pump facility. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains the existing Harvest Foods Storedevelopment.There is a mixture of commercial,office andsinglefamilyusesandzoningtotheeastalongTaylorLoopRoad,and undeveloped R-2 zoned property to the west.There are single family residences to the north acrossCantrellRoad,with a commercial development to thenortheast.There are also single family residences to thesouthandsouthwest. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westchester/Heatherbrae,Secluded Hills and WestburyNeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.As of this writing,staff has received no commentfromtheneighborhood. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Taylor Loop Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline is required.2.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.3.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.5.Restripe parking lot to accommodate gas pumps.6.Cantrell has a 1998 average daily traffic count of14,000. E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. 2 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5139-B AP&L:No Comment. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment received. Water:Contact the Water Works if additional and/or larger meter (s)are required. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site has no effect on bus radius,turnout androute. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the River Mountain PlanningDistrict.The land use plan shows Commercial for thislocation.The applicant has applied for the revision of acurrentPlannedCommercialDevelopmenttoinstallagas pump canopy and island in a grocery store parking lot.Alanduseplanamendmentisnotrequired. The property in question is located in an area covered bytheRiverMountainNeighborhoodActionPlan.One importantactionstatementincludedundertheSustainableNatural Environment goal is a statement supporting the preservationoftheHighway10DesignOverlayDistrict.The neighborhood action plan also recommends the installationofatrafficsignalattheintersectionofCantrellRoad and Taylor Loop Road as well as the reconstruction of Taylor Loop Road as a 4-lane Minor Arterial from Hinson Road north to Cantrell Road. Landsca e Issues: If the interior landscape island is to be removed,it must be replaced with another interior island of equal size. 3 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-5139-B G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Frank Riggins was present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the revised PCD application.Staff noted that the gas pump canopy should be moved back to meet the 100 foot front setback,as typically required by the Highway 10 Overlay District.This would also not eliminate any interior landscaping.Mr.Riggins noted that the structure would be moved back to meet the 100 foot front setback.Staff suggested that the canopy and gas pumps be moved to the second row of parking (from the east)to provide better circulation.This issue was briefly discussed. Mr.Riggins noted that elevations of the proposed canopystructurewouldbeprovided.Mr.Riggins also noted that there would be no additional ground-mounted signage proposed.He noted that there would be wall-mounted signage,attached to the canopy structure. After the brief discussion,the Committee forwarded the revised PCD to the full Commission for resolution. H .ANALYS I S: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on October 11,2000.The revised plan provides for the 100footfrontbuildingsetbackastypicallyrequiredbythe Highway 10 Overlay District.The revised plan also showsthatnointeriorlandscapingwillbeeliminatedwiththe proposed gas pump facility.Public Works has reviewed therevisedsiteplanandfeelsthattherewillbenointernalcirculationproblems.The applicant also submitted photosofthegaspumpfacilityattheRiverdaleHarvestFoodslocation.This proposed gas pump facility will beidenticaltothatfacility. As noted in paragraph A.,the proposed gas pump facilitywilloccupy14oftheexistingparkingspacesonthesite. This will leave 159 parking spaces.The City's Zoning Ordinance would typically require a minimum of 144 parking spaces for a grocery store development of this size. Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues associated with the revised PCD.Staff feels that the addition of gas pumps to the existing grocery store 4 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-5139-B development will have no adverse impact on the generalarea. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the Revised PCD subject to thefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs DandEofthisreport.2.No new ground-mounted signage will be allowed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Frank Riggins was present,representing the application.There was one (1)person present with concerns.Staff briefly explained the revised PCD,with a recommendation of approval with conditions. Frank Whitbeck,representing the property at the southwest corner of Cantrell and Taylor Loop Roads,addressed the Commission.He noted concern with the access to his property. He briefly discussed this access issue. Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,noted thatthisapplicationhadnoeffectonMr.Whitbeck's property.Bob Turner,Director of Public Works,noted that there are two (2)existing access points to Mr.Whitbeck's property and thataccesswillnotbechangedbythisapplication. There was a motion to approve the application as recommended bystaff. Frank Riggins asked if the PCD would have to be revised to provide cross-access between the two properties.Mr.LawsonstatedthatthePCDwouldhavetoberevised,but he would prefer that these last-minute changes not be made at this time. He stated that the application could be deferred.Mr.Rigginsstatedthathewouldprefernottodefertheapplication. Chair Adcock called for a vote on the previous motion.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2i,2000 ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:Z-6926 NAME:My Little School —Short-Form PD-0 LOCATION:Southeast corner of Cantrell and Norton Roads DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Chris Flake Thomas Engineering 3709 Idlewild 3810 Lookout Road North Little Rock,AR 72116 North Little Rock,AR 72116 AREA:0.812 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single-Family Residential PROPOSED USE:Day care center VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: The property at the southeast corner of Cantrell and Norton Roads is zoned R-2 and would typically require a conditional usepermitfordevelopmentofadaycarecenter.However,based onthefactthatthispropertyisintheHighway10OverlayDistrict,the property is less than two (2)acres in size andtheproposeddevelopmentdoesnotmeetalloftheoverlaydistrictrequirements,the Planned Zoning Development process isrequired. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property at thesoutheastcornerofCantrellandNortonRoadsfromR-2 toPD-0 to allow for the development of a daycare center.Theproposeddaycaresiteplanincludesa6,000 square footbuilding(24 feet in height)located near the southeastcorneroftheproperty,with a playground along the southsideofthebuilding.A total of 31 parking spaces areproposedtoservethedevelopment,with a single accesspointalongNortonRoad. October 2i,2000 SUBDZVZSZON ZTEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-6926 The proposed daycare facility will accommodate a maximum of 148 children and have 17 employees.The proposed hours ofoperationareasfollows: 6:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday5:30 a.m.—8:00 p.m.(possible),Monday-Friday(to accommodate new Southwestern Bell facility) Please see the attached site plan for the proposedbuilding,parking,landscape and drive locations. B.EXZSTZNG CONDZTZONS: The site is undeveloped and mostly covered with brush andweeds.There are single family residences to the south andacrossNortonRoadtothewest.There is a mixture ofcommercialandresidentialusesandzoningtothenorthacrossCantrellRoadandtotheeastalongCantrellRoad. C.NEZGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association was notified ofthepublichearing.As of this writing,staff has receivedone(1)phone call from a person expressing opposition andfour(4)phone calls from persons requesting informationand/or expressing support of this application. D.ENGZNEERZNG COMMENTS: PUBLZC WORKS CONDZTZONS: 1.Norton Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet fromcenterline. 2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements tothisstreetincluding5-foot sidewalk with planned development. 3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.Eliminate one driveway. 5.Cantrell frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.6.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.7.Cantrell has a 1998 average daily traffic count of14,000. 2 October 2ob~2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6926 E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L:No Comment received. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment received. Water:An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in addition to normal charges.Contact the Water Works regarding meter size and location. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this location. The applicant requests to operate a day care at thislocation.Normally,a conditional use permit would allow a day care center in an R-2 Single Family zone.This site isintheHighway10OverlayDistrictanddoesnotmeetthe minimum size tract for the overlay district.Therefore, the applicant has filed a Planned Development —Office to allow the use in the overlay district.A Land Use Plan amendment is not required as long as the uses arerestrictedtodaycareandsinglefamily,not office. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property is located in an area not covered by a neighborhood action plan. 3 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6926 the issues as raised by staff and discussed by the Subdivision Committee.The applicant also submitted the appropriate documentation (deed records)showing that this property is a legal lot of record and was not part of a recent illegal subdivision. As noted earlier,the property is less than the two acre minimum lot size as typically required by the Highway 10 Overlay District and based on this fact,the proposed development of the property does not conform to the overlaydistrictstandardswithrespecttobuildingsetbacksand landscape buffers.The following are the typical Highway 10 Overlay District requirements and the proposed development data: HIGHWAY 10 OVERLAY DISTRICT PROPOSED front building setback 100 feet 57 feet to 75 feetrearbuildingsetback40feet40feet side building setback (east)30 feet 21 feet side building setback (west)30 feet 83 feet landscape buffer (north)40 feet 9 feet to 57 feet landscape buffer (south)25 feet (avg.)25 foot avg. landscape buffer (east)25 feet (avg.)25 foot avg. landscape buffer (west)15 feet 9 feet to 29 feet The proposed site plan shows a total of 31 parking spacestoservetheproposeddevelopment.A daycare of this size would typically require a minimum of 31 spaces. The proposed site plan also shows a ground-mounted sign along the front property line.The sign must be a monument-type sign,with a maximum area of 72 square feet and a maximum height of 6 feet.The sign must be set backatleast5feetfromthefrontpropertyline. The revised site plan provides the appropriate landscapestripsalongCantrellRoad,Norton Road and the perimeteroftheparkingareaasrequiredbythenewLandscape Ordinance.The revised plan also shows the screening fence as required along the south and east property lines where adjacent to residential property.The site plan also shows a 6 foot ornamental iron fence with brick columns along the north property line. 5 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6926 The survey of this property shows that there is 80 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cantrell Road.The ordinance would typically require a dedication of 55 feet. According to Public Works,the additional 25 feet was obtained by the State because this property is at a slightly higher elevation than Cantrell Road,and the area was needed to provide the appropriate slope from the front property line to the highway.Staff feels that the applicant should obtain a franchise from the state (and City,if required)and install landscaping within a portionoftheadditionalright-of-way area.This will help toward compliance with the typical 40 foot landscape buffer alongthisfrontpropertyline.The applicant will need to develop a landscape plan (possibly including a berm)forthisareathroughBobBrown,of Planning and Development. Based on the fact that the property has been a legal lot ofrecordforanumberofyears,is only 0.812 acre in size and only 159 feet deep,staff feels that the proposed development is appropriate for the site.The property would be virtually impossible to develop for any use (other than single family residential)and comply with the Highway 10 Overlay District standards.The proposed site plan does conform with the new landscape ordinance.Staff feels that with compliance with the requirements noted in the next paragraph (paragraph I.),the proposed day care development should have no adverse impact on the general area.As noted earlier,a day care center could typically be approved as a conditional use permit within single familyresidentialzoning. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PD-0 rezoning subject tothefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report.2.The proposed ground-mounted sign must conform with the Highway 10 Overlay District requirements as noted in paragraph H.3.The applicant must obtain a franchise which will allowadditionallandscapingtobeinstalledwithintheright-of-way along the north property line.4.The daycare will be limited to a maximum of 148 children. 6 October 2c,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6926 5.The dumpster area must be screened on 3 sides with an 8footopaquefenceorwall.6.Any site lighting must be designed and located in such a manner as not to disturb the scenic appearance of the Highway 10 corridor.Lighting must be directed to the parking areas and not reflected onto adjacent property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Chris Flake was present,representing the application.There was one (1)objector present.Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD-O,with a recommendation of approval with conditions.Staff noted that Mr.Flake was working with the Highway Department regarding landscaping a portion of the Cantrell Road right-of-way,and that staff anticipated this landscape strip to be near 20 feet in width. There was a motion to waive the Planning Commission bylaws and accept the applicant's notice to surrounding property owners being one (1)day late.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. Mark Allen addressed the Commission in opposition to the application.He expressed traffic concerns with the proposed development.He noted that the proposed development would generate too much traffic onto Norton Road.He also noted thaton-street parking was a concern. Chair Adcock asked if there were "dead-end"signs on Norton Road.Bob Turner,Director of Public Works,noted that there should be signs on the street.He noted that Public Works had no concerns with traffic regarding this proposed development. Chair Adcock asked if there could be two (2)access drives to serve this development (one from Norton Road and one from Cantrell Road).Mr.Turner noted that Public Works would prefer the one drive on Norton Road as the only access to the property. He also noted that if parking on the street became a problem,"no parking"signs could be installed.In response to a question from the Commission,Mr.Turner noted that the applicant would make improvements to Norton Road. Mr.Allen stated that a traffic study should be done for thisintersectionandgeneralarea. 7 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6926 Vice-Chair Berry asked if there was a center turn lane on Cantrell Road.Mr.Turner noted that there was. Vice-Chair Berry noted that the property would probably never be developed as single family,but rather office or commercial. There was additional discussion pertaining to the traffic and parking issues as raised by Mr.Allen. Chris Flake,addressed the Commission in support of the application.He noted that he owned another daycare in Maumelle and that the arrival and pick-up times of the children are staggered throughout the day. Chair Adcock asked about the dumpster hours.Mr.Flake noted that the dumpster would be serviced between 6:00 a.m.and 7:00a.m.,once per week. Chair Adcock asked if dumpster hours could be made a conditionofapproval.Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,stated that staff recommended the following condition in addition to the other staff conditions: "The dumpster is to be serviced during daylight hours only." There was a motion to approve the application subject to the conditions as recommended by staff,to include the dumpsterservicecondition.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 8 October 2i,2000 ITEM NO.:5 FILE NO.:Z-6861-A NAME:Brooks —Short-Form PD-C LOCATION:4819 Stagecoach Road DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR: Shirley Brooks Robert T.Bickerstaff 12109 Stagecoach Rd.,Lot 301 1809 West 35 StreetLittleRock,AR 72209 No.Little Rock,AR 72118 AREA:1.66 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:R-2/Nonconforming C-3 ALLOWED USES:Single Family Residential/ C-3 Permitted Uses PROPOSED USE:Restaurant/Bar and C-1 Permitted Uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: The property at 4819 Stagecoach Road is zoned R-2,with a C-3 nonconforming status.The commercial building located on thesitewasbuiltin1950foruseasatruckstop.The building was used for a number of years as a restaurant/bar,through January 2000.The building is currently vacant. The applicant,Shirley Brooks,filed to rezone the property toC-3 on the Planning Commission'September 28,2000 agenda.At the suggestion of staff and the Westwood Neighborhood Association,Ms.Brooks agreed to withdraw the C-3 rezoning request in lieu of filing a PD-C (site plan specific)rezoning,in order to recognize the past commercial use of the property. October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6861-A A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 to PD-C in order to legitimize the past commercial use of theproperty.The applicant proposes to continue the use ofthecommercialbuildingasarestaurant/bar.The applicantisproposingC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)permitted usesasalternateusesfortheproperty. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is a one-story frame commercial structure located onthesite.There is an asphalt parking area between thebuildingandStagecoachRoad,with a gravel drive aroundtherearofthebuilding.There are single familyresidencesonlargerlotstothenorth,south and east,east of Stagecoach Road.The Farmer's Association (farm supply business)is located to the west across StagecoachRoad. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westwood,John Barrow,Pecan Lake,Stagecoach-Dodd and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations were notified of thepublichearing.As of this writing,staff has received two(2)phone calls from persons requesting information on thisapplication. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as aprincipalarterial,dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline is required. 2 .Stagecoach Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of9,100. With Buildin Permit 3.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements tothisstreetincluding5-foot sidewalk with planned development. 4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.5.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031. 2 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6861-A 6.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. AP&L:No Comment. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment. Water:Contact the Water Works if larger and/or additional meter(s)are required. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for thislocation.The applicant has filed for a Planned Development Commercial for an existing restaurant/bar andtoaddC-1 Neighborhood Commercial uses.The property is currently shown as R-2 Single Family.Previously,the Planned Development process has been used to analyze site plan details in order to make existing non-conforming uses legal without changing the Land Use Plan.Examples of this process are found on Chicot Road and Hilaro Springs Road. The additional proposed uses of C-1 are less intensive thanthecurrentuseontheproperty.Since this area was reviewed less than a year ago and the sole purpose is tolegalizeanexistinguse,a land use plan amendment is notrequired. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant'property lies in an area covered by the Westwood section of the Pecan lake,Westwood,Stagecoach- Dodd Neighborhood Action Plan.The Westwood section of the 3 October 2i '2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6861-A plan states that Commercial and Office activities should remain on Asher Avenue and objects to the conversion of homes to non-residential uses except on Asher Avenue.Both the Stagecoach-Dodd section and Pecan Lake section of the plan oppose "spot zoning"along Stagecoach Road and encourage non-residential development to take place west of Shackleford Road and north of David O'Dodd Road. Landsca e Issues: If a new vehicular paved area is developed,it will be required to be landscaped and screened from adjacent residential property. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Shirley Brooks was present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the proposed PD-C.Staff noted that the applicant needed to provide a future parking planfortheproperty,based on the fact that the right-of-way dedication and street improvements for Stagecoach Road would eliminate some of the existing asphalt parking area.Staff suggested that the construction of future on-site parking be tied to the construction of the future street improvements.This issue was discussed.Ms.Brooks notedthatshewouldmeetwithstaffanddeviseafutureparking plan. In response to questions from staff,Ms.Brooks noted that there would be no ground-mounted signage or dumpster on thesite. The street improvements and right-of-way dedication for Stagecoach Road were also discussed. After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PD-C to the full Commission for resolution. H.ANALYSIS: As of this writing,the applicant,Shirley Brooks,has not meet with staff to work out a future parking plan for the property.This is due to the fact that Ms.Brooks has been out of town.Staff will attempt to meet with Ms.Brooks 4 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6861-A and resolve this issue prior to the public hearing. Thirteen parking spaces would be typically required for a restaurant of this size. As noted in the Subdivision Committee Comments,there will be no ground-mounted signage on the site.Only wall- mounted signage will be utilized.Typical ordinance requirements allow wall-mounted signage on the street sideofabuilding,not to occupy more than 10 percent of thebuilding's faqade. To staff'knowledge,the parking issue is the only issuelefttoberesolved.With resolution of this issue,stafffeelsthattheproposedPD-C will have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties.The uses proposed for the siteareofnogreaterintensitythattheuseofthepropertyforthepast50years. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PD-C subject to thefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report.2.A future parking plan must be designed for the property,to include paving,striping,landscaping and screening.3.Any site lighting shall be low-level and directed awayfromadjacentproperty. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26 2000) The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application,as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission forinclusionwithintheConsentAgendaforapprovalasrecommended by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2i,2000 ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:Z-6899-A NAME:Wilson —Short-Form PCD LOCATION:4520 Cobb Street DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR: Chester and Beverly Wilson Ollen Dee Wilson 4520 Cobb Street P.O.Box 604 Little Rock,AR 72204 No.Little Rock,AR 72115-0604 AREA:Approximately 0.698 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:R-3 ALLOWED USES:Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE:Single Family Residential and a beauty salon VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: The applicants recently filed to rezone this property from R-3 to PCD to allow for the operation of a beauty salon within a portion of the existing single family residence at 4520 CobbStreet.The previous application was for a three (3)chair operation,with operating hours of 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.The applicants proposed to utilize 500 squarefeetofthe1,161 square foot residential structure for the beauty salon use.The applicants also proposed to install eight (8)gravel parking spaces on the south side of the existing residential structure.This previous application was denied bythePlanningCommissionatitsSeptember14,2000 meeting. October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6899-A A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicants have filed an amended rezoning request for the property at 4520 Cobb Street.The applicants now propose to rezone the property from R-3 to PCD to allow fortheoperationofaone(1)chair beauty salon within theexistingsinglefamilystructure.The property owners,Chester and Beverly Wilson,will also live in thestructure,with Mrs.Wilson being the single beautyoperatorfortheproposedsalon.The Wilsons note that theresidentialappearanceofthepropertywillbemaintained. The applicants propose to have operating hours for thesalonasfollows: 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.,Tuesday-Saturday The applicants propose to utilize 200 square feet of the1,161 square foot residential structure for the beauty salon use.A handicap entrance will be provided at therearofthebuilding. The proposed site plan shows a 32 foot by 32 foot garageadditiononthenorthsideoftheresidentialstructure, which will be part of the residential use of the property. The applicants note that there will be a concrete area on the south side of the garage structure which will allow for the parking of two (2)vehicles (customers). The site plan also shows a small ground-mounted sign alongthefrontpropertyline.The proposed sign will have an area of approximately 6.5 square feet and a height of four (4)feet.A wood screening fence is also shown on the site plan along the south property line. The applicants propose to utilize the existing gravel drive from Cobb Street to access the property.The applicants have noted that an in-lieu contribution will be made for the future street improvements to Cobb Street,and that thecontributionwillbeusedtopavethedrivewayapronas recommended by Public Works.This will help prevent gravel from being pulled out onto the roadway. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing one-story frame single familyresidentialstructureonthesite,with a gravel access 2 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-6899-A drive from Cobb Street.The areas of this property immediately north and west of the existing structure aretreecovered. There are single family residences to the north,south andeastacrossCobbStreet.There is a mixture of commercial uses further south along Asher Avenue.There is a singlefamilystructureandundevelopedR-3 zoned property to the west,with the Rosedale Optimist Club baseball fieldsfurtherwest. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westwood and John Barrow Neighborhood Associations werenotifiedofthepublichearing.As of this writing,staffhasreceivedone(1)letter of opposition from a nearbypropertyowner. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Cobb Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet fromcenterline. 2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvements tothisstreetincluding5-foot sidewalk with planned development. 3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4.Show parking for customers on the site plan.5.Pave driveway to prevent gravel dragging onto the publicstreet. E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. AP&L:No Comment received. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment received. Water:No objection.Contact the Water Works if additional water service is recpxired.Backflow prevention will be recpxired if a beauty salon is installed. 3 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6899-A Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site is near to bus route 43 and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park PlanningDistrict.This site was the subject of a Land Use Plan Amendment heard on September 14,2000 by the Planning Commission.The land use plan shows Single Family for thislocation.The applicant has filed for a Planned Commercial Development to establish a one-chair beauty salon within their home.The property is currently shown as R-3 Single Family.The one-chair beauty salon will operate,as a home business while the primary use of the applicant'propertywillremainresidential.A land use plan amendment is not required. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The John Barrow Neighborhood Area Plan recommends reviewing the appropriateness of existing zoning classifications to determine if those classifications compromise the interest to revitalize or stabilize the housing infrastructure and improve the overall appearance of the John Barrow Neighborhood area.The plan also recommends the identification of commercial areas to assure coordination of service facilities,sign and advertising placement, material of walls and trim and site layout,that will provide efficient pedestrian movement. Landsca e Issues: No Comment. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:(OCTOBER 5,2000) Chester and Beverly Wilson were present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the proposed PCD. Staff suggested that two (2)parallel parking spaces (gravel)be provided along the existing gravel drive 4 October 2~2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-6899-A instead of a more traditional commercial parking design (right angle parking).Mr.Wilson noted that a concrete area would be constructed in front of the proposed garage structure and that two (2)vehicles could be parked on this concrete area,thereby satisfying the typical parking requirement. Staff also suggested that the proposed ground-mounted sign be moved further to the south,near the entry drive.The applicants agreed with this suggestion. There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee forwarded the PCD to the full Commission for resolution. H.ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on October 11,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues asraisedbystaffanddiscussedbytheSubdivisionCommittee. The revised plan notes parking for two (2)vehicles (customers)on a proposed concrete area along the south side of the garage addition.The revised plan also shows the proposed ground-mounted sign located near the drive from Cobb Street. As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant will make an in- lieu contribution for the future street improvements to Cobb Street.The contribution will be used to pave the driveway apron as recommended by Public Works.This pavingwillhelpgravelfrombeingpulledontoCobbStreet. Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated with the proposed application.Based on the fact that theone-chair beauty salon will function as a home-based business and the primary use of the property will be single family residential,staff feels that the proposed use of the property will have no adverse effect on the generalarea. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the proposed PCD subject tothefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report.2.The signage will be limited to the ground-mounted sign as 5 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6899-A noted in paragraph A.of this report.3.The driveway apron must be paved and the concrete parkingareaconstructedpriortoopeningofthebeautysalonuse. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Chester and Beverly Wilson were present,representing the application.There were two (2)persons present with concerns.Staff briefly reviewed the proposed PCD,with a recommendation of approval with conditions. Chester and Beverly Wilson addressed the Commission in supportoftheapplication.Mr.Wilson noted that the application was for only a one (1)chair beauty salon.He further explained theproject. Commissioner Lowry asked if there would be only one (1) employee.Mr.Wilson stated that there would be only one (1) employee. Commissioner Nunnley asked about the proposed ground-mounted sign.Staff explained the proposed sign size and location and this was briefly discussed.Commissioner Nunnley asked about the design of the sign.Mr.Wilson stated that it would be constructed of wood and would not be lighted.He noted that the sign would be primarily for identification of the property,todirectcustomerstotheproperty.There was additional brief discussion of the proposed sign. Commissioner Lowry asked if there would be a manicurist.Mr. Wilson stated that there would not. Commissioner Rahman asked about the enforcement of PZD's.Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,noted that this PCD,if approved,could be enforced on if the applicant goes beyond the conditions of approval.Mrs.Wilson noted that theStatealsomakesinspectionsofbeautysalons. Betty Snyder,of the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, addressed the Commission in opposition to the proposed PCD.She noted that the neighborhood association voted to oppose the application.She stated that there were a number of existing beauty salons in the area.She expressed concerns with zoning violations in the John Barrow area.She asked that a moratorium 6 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6899-A be placed on home-based businesses.She discussed the location of commercial properties in the area. Ruth Bell,of the League of Women Voters,addressed the Commission with concerns.She stated that she was opposed to the commercial intrusion into the residential area. Commissioner Nunnley asked what the League's position was regarding barber/beauty salons in residential areas.Mrs.Bell stated that the League was not opposed to home occupations.She stated that barber/beauty salons are too commercial for single family residential areas. Vice-Chair Berry questioned the difference between a one-chair beauty salon and other home occupations as far as potential impact on an area.Mrs.Bell stated that hours of operation could be a problem. Commissioner Faust asked if the Commission could condition a PCD on a specific property ownership.Mr.Lawson stated that property ownership could be a condition. Commissioner Faust stated that she would like the residential character of this property maintained and discussed this issue. She noted support for small barber/beauty salons as home-based businesses and recommended that this PCD run with the Wilson as property owners. Commissioner Lowry asked if the Wilsons would live in the house. Mr.Wilson responded that they would live in the structure. Commissioner Lowry asked the Wilson if they had any problem with the PCD being conditioned on their ownership.Mr.Wilson responded that he had no problem with this condition. There was a motion to approve the PCD subject to the conditions as recommended by staff and the condition that the PCD run with Chester and Beverly Wilson as property owners.The PCD will be revoked if any of the following occur: 1.The Wilsons sell the property. 2.The Wilsons no longer live on the site.3.The Wilsons no longer operate the beauty salon business. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes,1 nay and 1 absent. 7 sfpzd.doc 5 1/26/00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE J THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON AN APPLICATION TO ESTABLISH A SHORT-FORM PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENT To ALL owners of land lying within 200 feet of the boundary of the property located at: Address:5 e-e /- General Location:trj e/te e Col .rrCt &/- Owned by:bt. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for a Planned Zoning Development of the above property requesting a change of classification from District to ~CD has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development.A public hearing on said application will be held by the Little Rock Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber,Second Floor,City Hall,on C Q &0 Od,at~a/,8 0 p.m. ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST MAY APPEAR and be heard at said time and place,or may notify the Planning Commission of their views on this matter by letter.All persons interested in this request are invited to call or visit the Department of Planning and Development, 723 W.Markham,371-4790,and to review the application and discuss same with the Planning staff. 3 / I ~)('', f~~~++~0 f RECEIVEDpghb 00T 17 2000se-~~BY: October 2i,2000 ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO.:Z-3454-K NAME:Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision (Lot 5) Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION:West side of Stagecoach Road,approximately 400 feet south of Otter Creek Parkway DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Otter Creek Land Co.McGetrick and McGetrick¹2Otter Creek Court 319 E.Markham Street,Ste.202LittleRock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201 AREA:0.586 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:C-2 ALLOWED USES:Commercial PROPOSED USE:Commercial VARIANCE S/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow a reduced rear yard setback. BACKGROUND: Lot 5,Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision is zoned C-2 and requires site plan review approval by the Planning Commission for any development.When the preliminary plat was approved for this subdivision (April 4,1995),Lot 5 was one oftheperipherallotsapprovedatlessthanthefive(5)acre minimum lot size. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to construct a 2,925 square foot commercial building on Lot 5,Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision.The building will have a height of 25 feet.A drive-thru window is proposed along thebuilding's west side. October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-K A total of nine (9)parking spaces are proposed on the north side of the building.The property will be accessed by way of existing access easements and drives from Stagecoach Road. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reducedrearyardsetback(west side).The ordinance requires a minimum rear building setback of 40 feet.The applicant is proposing a 31 foot rear setback. Please see the attached site plan for the proposed building,parking and drive locations. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: This lot is currently undeveloped and has been graded in preparation for building construction.There is a mixtureofcommercialusestothenorthandsouthalongStagecoach Road,with undeveloped C-3 zoned property to the eastacrossStagecoachRoad.There is a commercial strip center immediately west of this site. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Otter Creek,Crystal Valley and SWLR UP NeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial,dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline is required. 2 .Stagecoach Road frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Stagecoach Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of9,100. 6.Otter Creek has a 1998 average daily traffic count of 4,200. 2 October 2~2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-K E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. AP&L:No Comment. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment. Water:No objection.An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges.Contact the Water Works regarding meter size and location. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: No Comment. Landsca e Issues: The on-site buffer along Stagecoach Road must not drop below a width of 9 feet.This is also a requirement by the Landscape Ordinance. The Landscape strip along the western perimeter must not drop below a width of 6.7 feet. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the proposed site plan.Staff noted that the applicant needed to request a variance for a reduced rear yard setback. The landscape issues were briefly discussed.Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,noted that additional landscape buffer width was required along the east (street side)and west. 3 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-K property lines. After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the site plantothefullCommissionforfinalaction. H.ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on October 11,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues as raised by staff and discussed by the Subdivision Committee. The revised plan provides for the 9 foot landscape buffer along the east property line and the 6.7 foot landscape buffer along the west property line. The ordinance requires a minimum of 9 parking spaces for a commercial development of this size.The proposed site plan provides the 9 required spaces. As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant is requesting a variance for a reduced rear setback.Based on the lot' small size and the fact that the preliminary plat allowed the substandard size lot as a component of the overall commercial subdivision,staff feels that the variance request is reasonable. Otherwise,to staff'knowledge,there are no outstandingissuesassociatedwiththesiteplan.Staff feels that the proposed development will have no adverse impact on the general area. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to thefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report.2.The dumpster area must be screened on three (3)sideswithan8foothighopaquefenceorwall.3.Staff recommends approval of the requested variance forreducedrearyardsetback.4.Any signage must conform to the City'Zoning Ordinance. 4 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-K PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application,as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Chair Adcock asked if there would be landscaping at the rear of the building.Staff explained that there would be landscaping along the property lines and that the development would have to comply with the new landscaping ordinance. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2i,2000 ITEM NO.:8 FILE NO.:Z-3454-L NAME:Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision (Lot 6) Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION:Southwest corner of Stagecoach Road and Otter Creek Parkway DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Bank of the Ozarks McGetrick and McGetrick Chenal Parkway at Markham St.319 E .Markham St.,Ste.202LittleRock,AR 72221 Little Rock,AR 72201 AREA:0.77 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:C-2 ALLOWED USES:Commercial PROPOSED USE:Commercial —branch bank VARIANCE S/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance to allow a reduced side yard (south side)setback. BACKGROUND: Lot 6,Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision is zoned C-2 and requires site plan approval by the Planning Commission for any development.When the preliminary plat was approved forthissubdivision(April 4,1995),Lot 6 was one of the peripheral lots approved at less than the five (5)acre minimumlotsize. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant,Bank of the Ozarks,proposes a site plan forabranchbankfacilityonLot6,Otter Creek Village Commercial Subdivision.The proposed building will have anareaof2,370 square feet and a height of 25 feet. October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-L The proposed building is located near the center of the property with drive-thru windows on the building'eastside.A total of 20 parking spaces are shown on the site plan.Access to the property will be gained by utilizingexistingaccesseasementsalongtheproperty's west and south boundaries.An exit only drive is proposed near thenortheastcorneroftheproperty. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reducedsideyardbuildingsetback(south side).The ordinance requires a minimum side yard setback of 40 feet.The applicant is proposing a side yard setback of 28 feet. Please see the attached site plan for the proposedbuilding,parking and drive locations. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: This lot is currently vacant and grass-covered.There is amixtureofcommercialusestothenorthandsouthalongStagecoachRoad,with a Southwestern Bell utility sub-station and undeveloped property to the east across Stagecoach Road.A car wash and a Harvest Foods store arelocatedimmediatelytothewest. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Otter Creek,Crystal Valley and SWLR UP NeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Stagecoach Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of9,100. 6.Otter Creek has a 1998 average daily traffic count of 4,200. 2 October 2,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-L E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. AP&L:No Comment. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment. Water:No objection.An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges.Contact the Water Works regarding meter size and location. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: No Comment. Landsca e Issues: The Landscape Ordinance requires 8%of the interior of the vehicular use area be landscaped with interior islands ofatleast150squarefeet.Interior island width cannot drop below 7 'c feet to count toward fulfilling this requirement. The southern perimeter landscape strip cannot drop below a width of 6.7 feet. H.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the proposed site plan,noting that the applicant needed to request a variance for a reduced side yard (south side)setback.Mr.McGetrick providedstaffwithadditionalsigndetailsasrequested. 3 October 2i,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-L The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mr.McGetrick noted that the required sidewalk would be provided. Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,briefly reviewed the landscape requirements.Mr.McGetrick noted that he would attempt to revise the site plan to provide the additional interior landscaping and landscaping along the south property line as required. After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the site plan to the full Commission for final action. H .ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on October 11,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues as raised by staff and discussed by the Subdivision Committee. The revised plan provides additional interior landscaping and the 6.7 foot landscape strip along the south propertyline. The ordinance requires a minimum of 6 parking spaces for a branch bank development of this size.The proposed site plan shows a total of 20 spaces.Staff supports the parking plan as proposed. As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant is requesting a variance for a reduced side yard setback (south side). Based on the lot'zoning and configuration and the fact that the preliminary plat allowed the substandard size lot as a component of the overall commercial subdivision,stafffeelsthatthevariancerequestisreasonable. Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues associated with this application.Staff feels that the proposed site plan will have no adverse impact on the general area. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan subjecttothefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report. 4 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3454-L 2.Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for reduced side yard setback.3.All signage must conform to the City's Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application,as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. Chair Adcock asked if there would be landscaping at the rear of the building.Staff explained that there would be landscaping along the property lines and that the development would have to comply with the new landscaping ordinance. The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2 ,2000 ZTEM NO.:9 FZLE NO.:Z-4185-A NAME:Toddler Tune Academy —Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATZON:10402 Mabelvale West Road OWNER/APPLZCANT:Ronnie &Kimberly Carter /Kim Carter PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use permit to increase the capacity of an existing day care from 30 to 42 children and increase parking to accommodate the higher capacity. No exterior building changes proposed on this R-2,Single Family Residential property located at 10402 Mabelvale West Road. ORDZNANCE DESZGN STANDARDS 1.SZTE LOCATZON: This 0.41 acre site is located on the north side of Mabelvale West Road near the intersection with Train Station Road. 2.COMPATZBZLZTY.WZTH NEZGHBORHOOD: The proposed site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential. The zoning to the north is 0-3,General Office,to the eastisC-l,Neighborhood Commercial,to the south across Mabelvale is Z-2,Light Zndustrial,and to the west is zoned R-2. Staff believes the proposed small expansion of this existing day care center would continue to be compatible with the neighborhood. The Pinedale Neighborhood Association,Southwest Little Rock United for Progress,all property owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,were notified of the public hearing. 3.ON SZTE DRZVES AND PARKZNG: The site has one existing access drive from Mabelvale West which would not change.The day care would require 10 October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:9 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-4185-A parking spaces based on one for each 10 children,and oneforeachemployee.An additional 20 feet of right of way has to be dedicated according to the Master Street Plan. That would leave space for only 5 on-site parking spaces. The applicant has arranged with a church a short distance to the west for five parking spaces for employees of the day care.That would represent 50%of the required ten parking spaces;the ordinance allows 25%off-site parking. Therefore,a variance would be required for the amount ofoff-site parking. 4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS The on-site street buffer along Mabelvale West Road must average at least 6%of the length of the property but at no point be less than 9 feet in width. The land use buffer along the western perimeter must not drop below a width of 9 feet.The Landscape Ordinance requires a minimum width east and west of the proposed vehicular use area of 6.7 feet. A 6 foot high opaque screen,preferably a wood fence withitssidedirectedoutward,is required along the western perimeter. 5.PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: a.Mabelvale West is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way 45feetfromcenterlineisrequired. b.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. d.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.e.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance 18,031.f.Mabelvale has a 1998 average daily traffic count of 9,000. 2 October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:9 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4185-A 6.UTILITY,FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS: Water:Contact the Water Works if additional and/or larger meter(s)are required. Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted. ARKLA:No comments received. Entergy:No comments received. Fire Department:Approved as submitted. CATA:Site is on bus routes ¹17and 17A and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. 7.STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has requested to amend an existing conditional use permit to increase the number of children to a maximum of 42.The applicant stated Department of Human Services had approved that number.Currently the C.U.P.is for 30 children and was approved in March 1984. The hours of operation would remain 6 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday. No changes are proposed to the exterior of the building so setbacks and heights are not an issue,but the structure does meet ordinance requirements. The only site issue is parking.The day care would require 10 parking spaces based on one for each 10 children,and one for each employee.They would have 6 employees.An additional 20 feet of right of way has to be dedicated according to the Master Street Plan.That would leave space for only 5 on-site parking spaces.The applicant has arranged in writing with the First Missionary Baptist church a short distance to the west for five parking spaces for employees of the day care.That location would be well within the 300 foot distance allowed for off-site parking. That would represent 50%of the required ten parking spaces;the ordinance allows 25%off-site parking. Therefore,a variance would be required for the amount of 3 October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:9 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4185-A off-site parking.Staff believes the variance would be reasonable based on the nature of the use. The applicant has also asked for a variance to allow up to two signs on the site,which would be constructed withinofficestandards.One would be mounted on the building and the other possible location would be a ground sign near the front property line.The office standard allows a ground sign with a 64 square foot sign face,six feet tall,and a wall sign equal to 10%of the front facade.The wall sign would have to face Mabelvale West.It was agreed by Staff and the Subdivision Committee that those sizes would be reasonable. Staff believes the proposed increase in capacity is reasonable,including the parking and sign variances,and would be compatible with the area. 8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed downward and inward to the property and not towards any residential zoned area. d.The off-site parking would have to remain a permanent part of the C.U.P.to keep it valid. Staff also recommends approval of variances to allow off-site parking for 50%of the requirement (5 spaces),and for signs meeting office sign standards. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 5,2000) Kim Carter was present representing her application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant. The discussion focused around the parking requirements and options for meeting them,signage desired by the applicant,and buffers between the pavement and the street,and to the side 4 October c ,2000 SUBDZVZSZON ZTEM NO.:9 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-4185-A property lines.Required variances for parking and signage were explained.The applicant verified the operating hours. There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. PLANNZNG COMMZSSZON ACTZON:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Kim Carter was present representing her application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval,to include the variances allowingoff-site parking and for signs as described,subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The vote was 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2~,2000 ITEM NO.:10 FILE NO.:Z-6204-A NAME:Triumphant Living World Church —Conditional Use Permit LOCATION:9101 Lew Drive OWNER/APPLICANT:Rev.Charles A.Jackson PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to establish a new church in an existing building,making no exterior changes except for adding a parking area and a sign on property zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,located at 9101 Lew Drive. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.SITE LOCATION: This 0.6 acre site is located on the east side of Lew Drive,a short distance south of Baseline Road. 2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The proposed site.is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential, and is surrounded on three sides by R-2 zoning.Across Lew Drive to the west is the only zoning not R-2 and it is zoned C-3,General Commercial.A mobile home park abuts this site to the east,an apartment complex to the south,aretailstorewithawarehouseliesacrossthestreettothe west,and a office for Little Rock Association for the Deaf and a church are located to the north. Staff believes the proposed use would be compatible with the neighborhood and would make a good use for this vacant building. The O.U.R.and Windamere Neighborhood Associations, Southwest Little Rock United for Progress,all property owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,were notified of the public hearing. October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:10 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6204-A 3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The proposal includes a single drive near the center of the property from Lew Drive into a new parking area on the property.The existing second drive would be closed.The proposed church would seat 100 people,which would require 25 parking spaces at the ratio of 1 parking space to every 4 seats.That can be accommodated across the front of thesite. The applicant has requested up to a one year deferral to pave the parking area due to financial limitations in starting the church. 4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS: The average full land use buffer width required along the northern perimeter of the site is 11.1 feet. A minimum land use buffer width of 9 feet is required alongthenorthernandeasternperimetersofthesite.Seventy percent of the land use buffers must remain undisturbed. A 6 foot high opaque screen,preferably a wooden fence withitsfacesidedirectedoutward,is required along the northern,southern and eastern perimeters of the site. The street landscape buffer must have a minimum width of 9 feet. If there are to be 12 or more parking spaces then 8%of the interior of the vehicular use must be landscaped with interior landscaping within the parking lot. 5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: a.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. b.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to occupancy.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. d.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 2 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:10 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6204-A 6.UTILITY FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS: Water:Contact the Water Works if additional and/or larger meter(s)are required. Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Southwestern Bell:No comments received. AIBA:No comments received. Entergy:Approved as submitted. Fire Department:Approved as submitted. CATA:Site is close to bus routes ¹17,17A and 15 and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. 7.STAFF ANALYSIS The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a church using the existing building with new accompanying parking added in the front.There would be no changes to the exterior of the building except for an awning over the entrance area,and so setbacks and height are not issues. The intended use is a church ministry with Sunday morning and evening services,a Monday night prayer meeting and Wednesday night bible study.There would be no day care or school other than Sunday School. The applicant also requested that a ground sign be included in the request.Since the property is zoned R-2,no sign would be allowed by right.Normally if requested in conjunction with a C.U.P.,a sign can be permitted within office sign standards of 64 square feet and six feet maximum height.The applicant has asked for an eight foot high sign so it can be more visible from Baseline Road.The sign face area proposed would be about 40 square feet, which is much smaller than possible.Staff believes the eight foot height would be reasonable considering the face would be only about 40 square feet. This R-2 zoned site is located within an area that has a wide mix of uses,from various types of residential,to office and commercial.However,a church is allowed through 3 October 2~,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:10 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6204-A a C.U.P.in residential zoned areas.Staff believes this use would be compatible with this neighborhood and the siteislargeenoughtosupporttheproposeduseincluding parking.The applicant has asked for a deferral for up to one year to pave the parking area.Staff believes that would be acceptable as long as the sidewalk and the concrete apron for the driveway are repaired and a clear border outlining the parking area is installed.The border could be made of railroad ties,landscape timbers or construction grade metal edging. 8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed downward and inward to the property and not towards anyresidentialzonedarea. Staff also recommends approval of the requested sign and adeferraluptooneyeartopavetheparkingarea. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 5~2000) Rev.Charles Jackson was present representing his application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant. The discussion focused on landscaping requirements and theireffectontheoriginallyproposedparkingarea,and the proposedsign.The new landscape ordinance would prevent the originally proposed parking area.Alternatives were suggested.The Committee suggested the applicant meet with Staff and confirm what was allowed under the new ordinance and redesign the parking area accordingly. There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction. 4 October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:10 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6204-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Rev.Charles Jackson was present representing his application. There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval,to include the sign and one year paving deferral,subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above.One additional condition added was that the sidewalk and the concrete apron for the driveway must be repaired,and a clear border outlining the parking area must be installed prior to opening for services. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The vote was 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2-,2000 ITEM NO.:ll FILE NO.:Z-6923 NAME:Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church— Conditional Use Permit LOCATION:4401 Woodlawn Drive OWNER/APPLICANT:The Session of Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to add a day care center for 50 children maximum,and a residence for 4 college students maximum, all in existing facilities with no exterior changes,on property zoned R-2,Single Family Residential located at 4401 Woodlawn Drive. ORDINANCE DES IGN STANDARDS: 1.SITE LOCATION: This one acre site is located on the south side of Woodlawn Drive,between Ash and Walnut Streets. 2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: This site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,and is surrounded by R-2 zoning.A little further away the zoningisR-3,R-4 and R-5.So it is definitely a residential area.The church has existed at this site for many years and as far as Staff is aware,it has been compatible with the neighborhood.Staff does not believe these additional uses within existing facilities should change that compatibility. The Hillcrest Residents Neighborhood Association,all property owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,were notified of the public hearing. 3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: This site has one existing driveway from both Woodlawn Avenue and Ash Street.Neither the drives nor the parking area would be changed.Existing church parking would be October c ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:11 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6923 used for the day care and student residents.Since the daycarewouldoperateotherthanduringnormalchurch services,the church's 25 space parking area would serve the day care as well.It would exceed the 10 required parking spaces for the day care plus the 4 spaces requiredfortheresidentstudents. 4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No comments. 5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: The following requirements apply only if any outside construction is accomplished. a.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is requiredatthecornerofWalnut&Woodlawn and at the corner of Woodlawn &Ash Street. b.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. cd Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to occupancy. d.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 6.UTILITY FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS: Water:No objection. Wastewater:Sewer service for this church is not shown on Utility maps.No sewer main is located in their area for their use.They are probably using a community service line,which is a 4"line used by more than one residence or business that crosses other property to tie into a utility sewer main.The closest sewer main to this location is over a block away from the church.The utility is in the process of designing a sewer main extension that would serve not only the church but also the other residences in this area.We would recommend that no changes be done at the church to increase the sewage flow until such time as the sewer main extensionisconstructed.If you have any further questions, please contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility fordetails. 2 October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:11 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6923 Southwestern Bell:No comments received. ARKLA:No comments received. Entergy:Approved as submitted. Fire Department:.Approved as submitted. CATA:Site is close to bus routes gl,8 and 21 and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. 7.STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to allow a day care for 50 children and a residence for 4 college students as added uses within the existing churchfacilities.There are no exterior changes proposed to the existing structures or the parking area.So siting criteria is not an issue. The day care would operate from 6 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday in the lower floor of the rear annex facility.The playground would be inside the U-shaped courtyard surrounded by buildings on three sides,which would greatly reduce any sounds toward neighboring residential areas.The existing 25 space on-site parking area would be used for both staff members and for droppingoffandpickingupchildren.Since the day care would operate other than during normal church services,there should be no conflict of the use of parking spaces.There would be more than enough parking as the day care would only have a requirement for 10 spaces. The four students would be carefully screened by the church who would only accept upper level undergraduate or graduate level students,preferably from the medical school.The students would live year round in an existing one story building in the southwest corner of the property.They would park adjacent to the building they would live in.As stated by the applicant,the purpose for the student housing would be to provide rent free housing in exchange for the students assisting in worship leadership,doing some work around the church and providing an on-site security presence on the grounds. 3 October 2,2000 SUBDZVZSZON ZTEM NO.:11 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-6923 Staff believes these added uses would be compatible with the neighborhood.However,there is one other consideration regarding the day care.There is a long-standing problem with an inadequate sewer system in the area.Sewer service for this church is not shown on Utility maps.No sewer main is located in their area for their use.They are probably using a community service line,which is a 4" line used by more than one residence or business that crosses other property to tie into a utility sewer main. The closest sewer main to this location is over a block away from the church.The utility is in the process of designing a sewer main extension that would serve not only the church but also the other residences in this area.We would recommend that no substantial changes be done at the church to increase the sewage flow until such time as the sewer main extension is constructed.Both Wastewater and the Health Department have recommended the problem be fixed before any use or usage be allowed to increase.Until that problem is resolved,Staff believes the day care center should not open.The student residence with only 4 students could proceed. 8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATZON: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a.Do not open the day care center until the sewer system problem is resolved. b.All exterior lighting installed must be low intensity and directed downward and inward to the property and not towards any residential zoned area. Staff also recommends approved of the 3 foot by 3 foot sign near the entrance to the day care. SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 5,2000) Thomas Carter,Pastor,was present representing the application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,and reviewed the comments provided to the applicant. Public Works noted that their comments applied only if anyexteriorconstructiontookplace.The applicant provided the intended hours of operation of 6 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through 4 October ~,2000 SUBDZVZSZON ZTEM NO.:11 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-6923 Friday.Staff noted the comment about signage.The applicant said if they added any signage it would probably be a 3 foot by 3 foot maximum,no more than six feet tall,near the entrance to the day care center.That would fall within the normal office sign standards normally applied to church property.Noting it as part of the C.U.P.would permit that size and location for the sign. The rest of the discussion was about the sewer system problems. The applicant said they were notified by the Health Department on May 19,2000 about the problem,and that Wastewater personnel told them at that time they expected it to take about four to six months to fix.Wastewater told the Planning Staff that a method of resolving the problem had still not been decided.A completion date was not provided.The applicant agreed that the day care center would not begin operation until the wastewater issue was resolved. There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. PLANNZNG COMMZSSZON ACTZON:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Thomas Carter,Pastor,was present representing his application. There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval,to include the 3 foot by 3 foot sign near the entrance to the day care,subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The vote was 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2 ,2000 ITEM NO.:12 FILE NO.:Z-6924 NAME:Allpets Animal Clinic —Conditional Use Permit LOCATION:5508 Kavanaugh Blvd. OWNER/APPLICANT:Greer H.6 Mary Mawatta Lile /Tim Paladino PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for an animal veterinary clinic to be placed in an existing house zoned 0-3,General Business, located at 5508 Kavanaugh Blvd. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS 1.SITE LOCATION: This site is located on the north side of Kavanaugh Boulevard,two lots west of Polk Street. 2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: This site is zoned 0-3,General Office,and surrounded by a wide mix of zoning and uses.The zoning to the east and south across Kavanaugh is C-3,General Commercial.On.the west side is C-1,Neighborhood Commercial zoning,and to the north the zoning is R-2,Single Family Residential. There is a day care center next door to the east and a restaurant next door to the west.A large grocery store is being rebuilt across the street to the south.Many other commercial and office uses exist nearby along Kavanaugh.To the north,however,residential homes do abut this proposedsite. Because of the small size of this proposed operation and reported low volume traffic,Staff believes this proposed use would be compatible with the area since it would be all inside,with no outside kennel,pens,or walk areas. The Heights Neighborhood Association,all property owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,were notified of the public hearing. October c.,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:12 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6924 3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: There is one existing driveway along the east side of the property that provides access onto Kavanaugh.It would remain.Three cars could be parked along the side of the building on that driveway.The applicant proposes to add a handicap accessible parking space in the front of the building.There is also on-street parking available along Kavanaugh.The use would generate a requirement for six parking spaces.The ordinance requires six unobstructed spaces for each doctor.The site plan only provides two unobstructed parking spaces,and two more stacked spaces. Therefore,a variance for reduced on-site parking would be required.This would be in character for this part of Kavanaugh. 4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS: An on-site land use buffer 9 feet in width with a 6 foot high opaque screen,preferably a wooden fence with its face side directed outward,is required along the northern perimeter of the site.Additionally,a 9 foot wide street landscape buffer is required along Kavanaugh Blvd. A 9 foot wide landscape strip is required west and east of the proposed new vehicular use area. The proposed parking area behind the building would require the removal of several large trees. 5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: a.Kavanaugh is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. b.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. d.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 2 October c ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:12 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6924 6.UTILITY FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS: Water:Installation of an RPZ backflow preventer will be required for an animal hospital. Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Southwestern Bell:No comments received. ARKLA:No comments received. Entergy:Approved as submitted. Fire Department:Approved as submitted. CATA:Site is on bus route ¹1and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. 7.STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for an animal veterinary clinic to be placed in an existing structure zoned 0-3,General Business.All uses would be inside with no exterior kennel,pens,or walk areas.Currently a photography studio is located in the building. The clinic would operate Monday through Friday,7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,and Saturday 8:00 a.m.to noon.The applicant has stated that he would be the only doctor and would have only three fulltime employees including himself.He also stated that usually there are only two,and occasionally three customers there at any time.Most customers drop off or pick up an animal and don't stay long. No exterior changes are being made to the building so siting is not an issue.The only additional parking is in the front.The original site plan showed turning the whole back yard into a parking area.Staff suggested that not be done to preserve three mature trees in the back,plus provide more of a buffer to the residences to the north by keeping cars from there. The site is small.The use would generate a requirement for six parking spaces.The ordinance requires six unobstructed spaces for each doctor.The site plan only provides two 3 October c ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:12 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6924 unobstructed parking spaces,and two more stacked spaces. Therefore,a variance for reduced on-site parking would be required.On-street parking is available adjacent to and nearby this site.This would be in character and normal forthispartofKavanaugh. Staff believes the proposed use would be compatible with the area and reasonable for this site as long as no outsideactivitiesoccur.Animal noise in the back yard could disturb the neighbors to the north. 8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed downward and inward to the property and not towards anyresidentialzonedarea. Staff also recommends approval of the variance for reduced on-site parking as shown on the site plan. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 5,2000) Dr.Tim Paladino was present representing his application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant. The discussion concerned mainly the landscape and buffer requirements and how that would affect the proposed parking plan.Staff commented that the side setbacks could be reduced by 25%to 6.7 feet since this is a "mature"area.It was noted that the parking would have to be redesigned.Mr.Lawson,Planning Director,stated he wanted to look at the site and then Staff would discuss with the applicant how to revise the site plan. The requirement for a RPZ backflow preventer was also mentioned. There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction. 4 October 2.,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:12 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6924 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26 ~2000) Dr.Tim Paladino was present representing his application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval,to include the variance for reduced on-site parking,subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The vote was 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 5 October 2 ,2000 ITEM NO.:13 FILE NO.:Z-6925 NAME:Dorothy Casey Day Care —Conditional Use Permit LOCATION:2216 South Martin Street OWNER/APPLICANT:Mark S.Jerdan /Dorothy Casey PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for a day care for 16 children maximum to be located in an existing single family house with no exterior changes other than additional parking on property zoned R-3, Single Family Residential,located at 2216 South Martin Street. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.SITE LOCATION: This site is located on the west side of South Martin Street,a few houses south of 22"Street. 2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: This site is zoned R-3,Single Family Residential,and is surrounded by R-3 and R-4,Two Family Residential zoning. The area consists of mostly single family,with some duplex residential houses.The proposed site contains a single family house. Staff believes the proposed use would be compatible with the neighborhood. The Love and Stephens Area Fai;th Neighborhood Associations,all property owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,were notified of the public hearing. 3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site contains an existing drive for Martin with one parking space.The applicant proposes to add one additional parking space in line with the existing one so not to disturb the residential nature of the site more than necessary.An October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:13 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6925 additional space for off-site parking would be provided next door immediately to the north on the day care owner's property.The day care would require one parking space for every 10 children and one for each employee,so 3 spaces would be required for the 16 capacity day care.Since one of the three spaces would be off-site,that equals 33%of the required spaces.The ordinance only allows 25%of the parkingtoheoff-site.So a variance would be required for the higher percentage of off site parking.Staff believes that would be reasonable and preserve the residential look of the area. 4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS No comments. 5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. 6.UTILITY,FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS: Water:Contact the Water Works if additional and/or larger meter (s)are required. Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Southwestern Bell:No comments received. ARKLA:No comments received. Entergy:Approved as submitted. Fire Department:Approved as submitted. CATA:Site is close to bus route 416 and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. 7.STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a day care center for up to 16 children in an existing house located on R-2 Single Family Residential zoned property. The day care would operate from 6 a.m.to 6 p.m.Monday through Friday and have two employees. No changes are proposed to the exterior of the existing 2 October 2~,2000 SUBDZVZSZON ZTEM NO.:13 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-6925 house so siting criteria is not an issue.The site is in a quiet residential neighborhood on a low travel-volumestreet.The proposed use is small for a day care center and shouldn't generate much traffic. The applicant proposes to have two on-site and one off-site parking spaces.That would result in 33%of the parking being off-site compared to the ordinance allowance.of 25%. A variance would be required.Staff would support that variance since it would help maintain more of the residential look of the property. The applicant has also agreed to and requested that this requested use be limited to her alone.Zf she sells or gives up the day care,the permit would expire and the property would revert to single family.The applicant does not plan to have any signage. Staff believes the proposed use should be compatible with the neighborhood and have a minimal adverse impact with proper screening of the playground area. 8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATZON: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. b.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed downward and inward to the property and not towards any residential zoned area.c.The C.U.P.would be valid only for this applicant and if she sells or gives up the day care or moves from the next door property located at 2208 S.Martin,the permit would expire and the property would revert to single family. Staff also recommends approval of the variance for reduced on-site parking to two spaces and a 33%(1 space)off site parking space. SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENTS:(OCTOBER 5,2000) Dorothy Casey was present representing her application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant. 3 October 2 ,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:13 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6925 Staff asked the applicant if she was planning any signs on site and she said she was not.A short discussion took place about parking and how to minimize the loss of the residential natureofthesite.Additional discussion took place regarding screening to the north and south.The applicant noted that she had requested a waiver of screening on the north side abutting her property,but would let the existing hedge grow for screening to the south.There was also a short discussion about limiting this C.U.P.to her alone and if she sells or gives upthedaycare,the permit would expire and the property wouldreverttosinglefamily.She indicated agreement to that limitation.She also stated she had no plans for signage. There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for finalaction. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Dorothy Casey was present representing her application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval,to include the variance for reduced on-site parking,subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above.Staff also reiterated that the C.U.P.would be valid only for this applicant and if she sells or gives up the day care or moves from the next door property located at 2208 S.Martin,the permit would expire and the property would revert to single family. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The vote was 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 4 October 26,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:14 FILE NO.:G-23-305 Name:5021 Hawthorne Lot 7,Block 13 Newton Addition right-of- way Abandonment. Location:SE corner of Van Buren and Hawthorne Street. Owner/A licant:Jerry Bishop Receuest:To abandon the 15 feet wide by 140 feet long Van Buren Street right-of-way on the side of 5021 Hawthorne Street and incorporate with existing lot. STAFF REVIEW: 1.Public Need for This Ri ht-of-Wa Van Buren Street is currently constructed as a public street with 28 feet wide pavement providing access to residential property. 2.Master Street Plan There is no need for more than 50 feet residential standards right-of-way at this location. 3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets This property has frontage on Hawthorne with 80 feet of R-O-W. 4.Develo ment Potential Owner wants to include existing improvements in lot lines. 5.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect The general area is made up of a residential homes. 1 October 26,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:14 FILE NO.:G-23-305 6.Nei hborhood Position All abutting property owners were notified of the public hearing. 7.Effect on Public Services or Utilities Entergy —has no objection to the abandonment but wants to retain 15 feet wide easement. ARKLA —has no objection to abandonment. Southwestern Bell —has no objection to the abandonment. Water Works —has no objection. Wastewater Utility —has no objection but wants to retain 15 feet easement. Fire Department —has no objection. Neighborhood and Planning —has no objection to abandonment. 8.Public Welfare and Safet Issues Abandoning this street will have no adverse effects on the public welfare and safety. STAFF RECOMMENDATZON: Staff recommends approval of 15 feet right-of-way abandonment along Van Buren side of 5021 Hawthorne Street as filed. 2 October 26,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:14 FILE NO.:G-23-305 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(October 5,2000) Applicant was not present.This item was discussed briefly.Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission forfinalapproval. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) This item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral totheDecember7,2000 meeting.A motion was made to accepttheconsentagendaandwasapprovedwithavoteof10ayes,0 nayes,and 1 absent. 3 October 2~,2000 ITEM NO.:15 FILE NO.:G-25-178 NAME:Rose Street —Street Name Change LOCATION:Rose Street,North Side of Kanis Road between John Barrow Road and Michael Street. PETITIONER:John Dearborn 6 Ray Lusk PROPOSAL:To change the name of Rose Street to Business Park Drive. 1.Abuttin Uses and Ownershi :There are only two commercial uses abutting the street being renamed and only one of them takes access from Rose Street. 2.Nei hborhood Effect:No detrimental effect is anticipated. 3.Nei hborhood Position:Staff is not aware of any opposition to the proposed change. 4.Effect on Public Services:None.Neither Public Works nor the Fire Department object to the name change. 5.Utilities:Staff received no objections from Water, Wastewater,and Entergy,and no comments from AMGA and Southwestern Bell. CATA:No comments received. 6.STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is petitioning to change a one block section of Rose Street to Business Park Drive. Both affected parties along Rose Street signed the petition and Staff has received no objection to the proposed change. No detrimental effect is anticipated.Actually this action would eliminate a duplicate street name. The justification given for the change was that the City asked the applicant to petition for the street name change as a condition of a C.U.P.granted August 3,2000 for a development at the end of this street. October 2,2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:15 (Cont.)FILE NO.:G-25-178 7.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested street name change of Rose Street that intersects with Kanis to be, changed to Business Park Drive. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(OCTOBER 5,2000) The petitioner was not present representing the request.Staffbrieflypresentedtheitemandwhatgeneratedtherequest. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues or questions and forwarded the item to the full Commission foraction. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) John Dearborn was present representing his application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval as requested. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The vote was 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 2 October '6,2000 I ITEM NO.:16 OTHER MATTERS REQUEST:The owners of a portion of Tract 16,Hillvale Addition desire to remove a covenant that was placed on the land by adoptionoftheRockCreekZoningPlan in 1977. STAFF REPORT This request is one of a continuing number of covenants being presented for release.The Original Rock Creek Plan imposed these covenants on a select number of sites and none of the covenant provisions have ever been enforced. The enforcing body for these provisions was a committee appointed by the City Board.That committee never held a meeting and disbanded shortly after appointment. The variance or repeal element of the covenants specifically direct an owner to the Commission for resolution. The various single property requests that are presented to the Commission are the result of failure to gain support ofalltheaffectedownersandperformonerevision. This particular tract is located at the southwest corner of Markham and Atkins Streets.The property is within an area recently approved for a multiple building,mixed office/commercial development;Atkins Road Short-Form PCD, Z-3292-D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000) Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. There was no discussion and the item was placed on the Consent Agenda.The item was approved by a vote of 10 ayes,0 noes and 1 absent.