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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION HEARING
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
JUNE 11, 1998
4:00 P.M.
Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being nine in number.
Approval of the Minutes of the April 30, 1998 and
May 14, 1998 Meetings. The minutes were approved
as mailed.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
City Attorney:
Craig Berry
Rohn Muse
Judith Faust
Hugh Earnest
Herb Hawn
Larry Lichty
Bill Putnam
Mizan Rahman
Pam Adcock
Richard Downing
Obray Nunnley
Stephen Giles
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION AGENDA
JUNE 11, 1998
I. DEFERRED ITEMS:
A. Chenal Valley -- Phase II Commercial - Preliminary Plat
(S-867-NNN)
B. Scarbrough Subdivision - Preliminary Plat (5-1170)
C. Egbosimba -- Short -Form PCD (Z -6239-A)
D. Bowman Office Park -- Short -Form POD (Z-6480)
E. Breshears -- Short -Form PD -C (Z-6481)
II. PRELIMINARY PLATS:
1. Otter Creek Town Center (S -45A-32)
2. River Subdivision - Replat of Lot 2 (S -495-C)
3. Villages of Wellington - Phase 7 (S -1042-J)
4. Karen Subdivision (S-1195)
5. Berg Subdivision (S-1196)
6. Reyna/Gladden Subdivision (5-1197)
7. Stagecoach Office Park (S-1199)
8. Davis Office Park (S-1200)
III. PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS:
9. Sysco -- Long -Form PD -I (Z -3792-A)
10. Reyna/Gladden -- Long -Form PID (Z -4874-A)
11. Seven Acres Business Park - Revised POD (Z -5038-C)
12. Grey Rock -- Short -Form PCD (Z -6199-A)
13. Davis Office Park -- Long -Form POD (Z-6504)
Agenda, Page Two
IV. SITE PLANS REVIEW:
14. Sportsman's Haven - Subdivision Site Plan (S-1191)
15. Coulson Oil - Subdivision Site Plan (S-1193)
16. Grubbs, Gardner and Hoskins - Revised Subdivision Site
Plan (S-1198)
17. Riddick - Zoning Site Plan (Z -4305-C)
V. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
18. Berry - Revised Conditional Use Permit (Z -6409-A)
19. Tucker Accessory Dwelling - Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6484)
20. Centers for Youth and Families - Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6497)
21. Centers for Youth and Families - Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6498)
22. Renaud Accessory Dwelling - Conditional Use Permit (Z-6499)
23. ENSCO Recycling Center - Conditional Use Permit (Z-6500)
24. Stotlar Duplex - Conditional Use Permit (Z-6501)
25. City of Little Rock Fleet Services - Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6502)
26. CATA Bus Transfer Center - Conditional Use Permit (Z-6503)
VI. OTHER MATTERS:
27. Kremers -- Short -Form PD -R Revocation (Z-5873)
28. Buie -- Long -Form PCD Revocation (Z-5703)
29. Hunters Ridge -- Long -Form PRD Revocation (Z-4523)
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June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: S-867-NNN
NAME: Chenal Valley Phase II Commercial - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Southeast and southwest corners of Highway 10 and
Chenal Parkway
ENGINEER•
Deltic Timber Corp. White-Daters and Assoc.
7 Chenal Club Cr. 401 S. victory
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 53.3 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 20 FT. NEW STREET: 2,725
ZONING: C-2, C-3, 0-2, R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 53.3 acres into 20 lots.
The majority of the property is zoned C-3, with small
portions of 0-2, C-2 and R-2. The average lot size is
68,750 square feet. The applicant is also proposing 2,725
linear feet of new streets. The lots will be final platted
one at a time, as each is sold.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and mostly wooded.
The property to the east, west and south is undeveloped R-2
zoned property, with the exception of the Duquesne
Subdivision which is developing to the southwest of this
property.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Aberdeen Court Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-867-NNN
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. NPDES and grading permits are required prior to
construction, site grading and drainage plan will need
to be submitted and approved. Applicant should provide
FIRM Community Panel Number, effective date and flood
zone information.
2. Provide design of Chenal Parkway (from Hwy. 10 to south
boundary) per the Chenal Parkway Master Street Plan
including sidewalks and right turn lanes. Also provide
Hwy. 10 improvements and commercial streets per the
Master Street Plan. Construct streets improvements with
planned development.
3. The blocks are less than 600 feet as required in Sec.
31-285 which causes traffic circulation problems.
4. Radius on Germay Drive is less than 275 foot minimum
required per Sec. 31-209 and 283.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilitates
are required.
7. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
9. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
11. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
12. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
13. Developer shall fund one-half of the cost for future
signal installation at Hwy. 10 and Chenal Parkway.
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: Water main extensions will be required. Existing
waterline easements should be required.
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ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-NNN
Fire Department: Fire hydrants must be placed per code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for further details.
County Planning: No Comments.
LATA: The site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit bus
route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
Staff has received no revised preliminary plat since the
Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has informed
staff that he is working on a revised plat which addresses
the Public Works issues, primarily the location of the new
streets. The applicant noted that a deferral would be in
order.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends deferral of the preliminary plat to the
June 11, 1998 Planning Commission agenda. The revised
preliminary plat will need to be reviewed by the Subdivision
Committee on May 21, 1998.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Joe White was present, representing the application. Staff gave
a brief description of the preliminary plat. Mr. White noted
that the lots would be final platted one at a time as each is
sold.
The Public Works comments were reviewed. Bruce Kemmet noted that
Miramont Street is located too close to the Hwy. 10/Chenal
Intersection. The future traffic signal at that intersection was
also discussed. Mr. Kemmet noted that this developer will be
responsible for 50 percent of the signal's cost.
After additional discussion, the item was forwarded to the full
Commission for final action.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-867-NNN
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had requested
that the item be deferred to the June 11, 1998 agenda. Staff
supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
STAFF NOTE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 21, 1998
requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998 agenda.
The applicant notes that various Public works issues need to be
worked out.
Staff recommends approval of the deferral request. The revised
preliminary plat will need to be reviewed by the Subdivision
Committee on July 2, 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: S-1170
NAME: Scarbrough - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Arch Street Pike and Harley Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
John R. Brock Ben Kittler, Jr.
701 N. Reynolds Rd.
Bryant, AR 72022
AREA: 1.73 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: Not zoned
PLANNING DISTRICT: 14
CENSUS TRACT: 41.07
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
None Requested.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 1.73 acres into two
(2) lots. The applicant is subdividing the property so that
Lot 2 can be sold to a separate party for the construction
of a new building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Lot 1 contains an existing single-family residential
structure. Lot 2 is undeveloped but cleared. Some site
work has been done. Lot 2 is below the existing grade of
Arch Street and Harley Road.
The general area contains a mixture of residential,
commercial and industrial uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comments as of this
writing.
June 11, 198
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO • 5-1170
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Arch•Street Pike is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a principal arterial. A dedication of right-of-way will
be required to 55 feet from centerline.
2. Harley Road has a 20 foot wide pavement, dedication of
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline for this
commercial street will be required.
3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the intersection.
4. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development or provide in -lieu contribution.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
7. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
Master Street Plan as a minor within proposed or
existing right-of-way from Traffic Engineering prior to
construction in right-of-way.
8. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
9. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
10. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
11. Arch Street has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
6700.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No comment received.
Water: If water service is not existing, execution of
Preannexation agreement and approval of the City or
annexation to the City is required. If water meters
are existing, they must be adjacent to the parcel
served. Relocation of meter(s) may be required.
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ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO • S-1170
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: The second lot of this plat actually
accesses Harley Road which is a private drive, no county
maintenance at this time. Has right-of-way been dedicated
for Harley Road? Perhaps this area should be addressed by
confirmation of a 50 foot dedicated right-of-way as outlined
on the plat. Suggesting that the plat reflect document
number for easement dedication or reference deed which
dedicates right-of-way.
LATA: The property is on Central Arkansas Transit's Dixon
Road Express #23 bus route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape Issues: No Comments.
G. ANALYSIS•
On March 5, 1998, the applicant submitted a letter to staff
requesting that the item be deferred to the April 30, 1998
Planning Commission agenda. The applicant stated that
issues related to the deed of the property need to be worked
out as well as issues raised by the Subdivision Committee.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the deferral request. The item
will be deferred to the April 30, 1998 agenda.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 26, 1998)
The applicant was not present. He had previously informed staff
that he would be out of town at this time.
Staff presented the item and informed the Committee that the
applicant would meet with staff on February 27, 1998 to discuss
the outstanding issues associated with the plat.
The Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for
final action.
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ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1170
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 19, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the April 30, 1998
agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the April 30, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
STAFF UPDATE:
On April 21, 1998, the applicant submitted a letter requesting
that the item be deferred to the June 11, 1998 agenda. The
applicant is continuing to work out details associated with the
property. Staff supports the deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had requested
that the item be deferred to the June 11, 1998 agenda. Staff
supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
STAFF NOTE•
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 29, 1998
requesting that the item be withdrawn without prejudice. The
applicant is continuing to work out details associated with the
title of the property and Public Works issues, and will re -submit
the application at a later date. Staff supports the withdrawal
as requested.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be withdrawn without prejudice.
Staff supported the withdrawal as requested.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.• S-1170
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal without prejudice. A
motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z -6239-A
NAME: Egbosimba -- Short -Form PCD
LOCATION: 3700 Block of Asher Avenue
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Lynton Egbosimba Laha Engineers
2608 S. Maple Street P. O. Box 190251
Little Rock, AR 72204 Little Rock, AR 72219
AREA: 0.30 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-3 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family Residential
PROPOSED USE: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
uses and beverage shop.
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. A deferral of street improvements to Asher Ave. and Oak
Street.
BACKGROUND•
The applicant previously requested rezoning of this property to
PCD for auto sales. On April 3, 1997, the Planning Commission
denied the rezoning request due to the fact that the application
filing was incomplete and the applicant was not at the public
hearing.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-3
to PCD. The applicant is wishing to construct a
neighborhood grocery store and associated parking area. He
is also requesting all C-1 permitted uses and beverage shop
as alternate uses.
The site plan includes a 5,260 square foot building and
parking for 12 vehicles.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is mostly cleared and some site preparation work
has been done over the years.
June 11, 1-498
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6239-A
There are commercial uses to the east (convenience store)
and west along the north side of Asher Avenue. There are
single-family residences to the north and west across Oak
Street. Undeveloped commercial property exists to the south
across Asher Avenue.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no neighborhood
comment. The Garland School and Midway Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Asher Avenue is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Asher Avenue and Oak Street.
3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development.
4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current
ADA standards.
5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7. Dedication of right-of-way is required to 30 feet from
centerline for Oak Street and widen to 18 feet from
centerline for commercial street standard.
8. Construct 8 feet X 20 feet back out from parking area
for two north parking areas.
9. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
10. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
11. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
12. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
13. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6239-A
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: No Comment.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: No Comment.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment.
LATA: The site is within 2 blocks of Central Arkansas
Transit's bus route #14 (Rosedale Route).
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 District.
The Plan recommends Mixed Use. A neighborhood Plan process
has just started in this area. As long as the Commercial
use is "compatible with residential", this is appropriate.
Signage, dumpster location, lighting, massing, parking lot
location and neighborhood "friendly" (C-1 type uses)
commercial are all critical issues.
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements except for building landscaping. A
three foot wide building landscaping strip is required
between the proposed parking area and building. Some
flexibility with this requirement is allowed.
A 6 foot high opaque screen either a wood fence with its
face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings, is
required along the northern perimeter.
Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required
to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
G. ANALYSIS•
The site plan submitted to staff has a number of problems.
Staff feels that the applicant is trying to overbuild the
site and that there is not enough parking on the site for
the proposed use. Staff feels that the building should be
reduced in size and the parking area should be redesigned to
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6239-A
provide more spaces. Staff also feels that "beverage shop"
should be eliminated from the list of proposed uses. There
are also other minor deficiencies in the site plan (dumpster
location, signage, screening, etc.)
The applicant needs to submit a revised site plan addressing
the above issues before staff can support the project. The
revised site plan will need to be reviewed by the
Subdivision Committee.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends deferral of the item to the June 11, 1998
agenda; also recommended by the Subdivision Committee.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
The applicant was not present. Staff gave a brief description of
the proposal, noting the deficiencies in the site plan.
The Subdivision Committee recommended that the item be deferred
due to the fact that the applicant was not present to fully
discuss the site plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had requested
that the item be deferred to the June 11, 1998 agenda. Staff
supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote 11 ayes and 0 nays.
STAFF UPDATE:
On May 15, 1998, the applicant submitted a revised site plan to
staff. The proposed building has been reduced from 5,260 square
feet to 2,014 square feet and the parking area has been
redesigned. The applicant has noted a wood screening fence,
dumpster, and areas to be landscaped on the revised plan. Two
(2) wall signs are proposed (one facing each street frontage)
which will comply with the ordinance commercial standards. The
proposed hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
daily.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6239-A
The proposed use of the building is a neighborhood grocery store.
The applicant is requesting the remaining C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial District) uses as alternate uses.
Staff feels that the revised site plan is a vast improvement over
the original plan and is one which will work well at this
location.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of street improvements to
Asher Avenue until other improvements are made in the area.
Public Works recommends denial of the deferral request. Public
Works recommends that the applicant do a 15% in -lieu contribution
for street improvements; 15% of the building construction cost,
not to exceed the actual cost of the Asher Avenue improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD rezoning subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D and F of
this report.
2. Only C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District) uses will be
permitted.
3. Any site lighting will be low-level and directed away from
adjacent property.
4. Staff recommends denial of the requested deferral of street
improvements to Asher Avenue.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Lynton Egbosimba and Troy Laha were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the revised site
plan.
Staff noted that the revised site plan conforms to the previous
issues raised.
There was a brief discussion relating to the deferral of street
improvements.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to
the full Commission for resolution.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -6239-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Lynton Egbosimba and Troy Laha were present, representing the
application. There were no objectors present. Staff gave a
brief description of the site plan and a recommendation of
approval with conditions. Staff noted that Public Works
recommended denial of the deferral of street improvements.
Lynton Egbosimba addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He stated that he is requesting a deferral of
street improvements in order to have additional time to obtain
the funding to do the improvements.
Commissioner Rahman asked the estimated cost of the building
construction.
Troy Laha stated that the building would cost approximately
$180,000 to construct and the street improvements would cost
approximately $12,000.
Commissioner Lichty asked Mr. Egbosimba how long he wanted the
deferral for.
Mr. Egbosimba stated that he would like a 5 year deferral.
There was a brief discussion concerning the deferral and possible
financing of the improvements.
Mr. Turner stated that Public Works could support a deferral of
one or two years.
Jim Lawson, Direct of Planning and Development, suggested that
the Commission consider a two-year deferral of the street
improvements.
A motion was made to approve the PCD rezoning as recommended by
staff. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2
absent.
A second motion was made to defer the street improvements to
Asher Avenue for a period of 2 years. The motion passed by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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PAULA. RADER
GENERAL
LT. COLONEL DICK NORRIS
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS COMMANDER
KENNETH HOOD
COMMISSIONER
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FOUNDED IN 1865 BY WILLIAM BOOTH
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER
3618-24 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD
TELEPHONE (501) 664-1577
FAX (501) 664-8521
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72204
May 29, 1998
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: APPLICATION TO REZONE PROPERTY
Dear Friends:
MAJOR MICHAEL C. WATERS
ADMINISTRATOR
Attached you will find a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing before the Little Rock Planning
Commission on an Application to Rezone Property from R-3 to C-1; the location being 6 & 7, Block
9 RC.
This letter is an objection for any type of zoning that would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages of
any kind to be sold at this location due to the fact that it is within 200 feet of a church (The Salvation
Army), not to mention the church's operation of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. It is also
felt that there are already too many businesses that sell alcoholic beverages in the neighborhood as
it is.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 664-1577.
Thank you for your kind consideration and cooperation on this matter.
MCW
Attachment
Sincerely
i
Michae C. Waters, Major
ADMINISTRATOR
June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z-6480
NAME: Bowman Office Park -- Short -Form POD
LOCATION: West side of Bowman Road, approximately 600 feet
south of Kanis Road
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Rees Development Co. McGetrick Engineering
12115 Hinson Rd. 11225 Huron Lane
Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 5.40 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: PCD and R-2 ALLOWED USES: Mini -warehouses and
Single -Family Residential
PROPOSED USE: 0-3 permitted and
accessory uses, office
showroom/warehouse
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
On February 18, 1997, the Board of Directors approved ordinance
#17,403 rezoning part of this property to PCD. The PCD was for a
mini -warehouse development which included an office and six mini -
warehouse buildings. The remainder of the property is zoned R-2.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to POD.
The applicant proposes to construct a 59,600 square foot
building with 207 parking spaces. The applicant proposes
the following uses for the property:
50%
of
the
building
- permitted 0-3 uses
40%
of
the
building
- office showroom/warehouse
10%
of
the
building
- 0-3 accessory uses
The applicant proposes to maintain a 34 foot buffer area
along the west property line, adjacent to the single-family
residences.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is mostly cleared and contains two vacant single-
family residences. There are several mature trees on the
site.
There is a commercial strip center and mini -warehouses to
the north with single-family residences located to the west
and south. There is an ice skating rink along with office
and commercial uses to the east across Bowman Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Parkway Place and Gibralter Heights/Point
West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Associations were notified of
the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Bowman Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
2. NPDES and grading permits are required prior to
construction, site grading and drainage plan will need
to be submitted and approved.
3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577.
4. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development.
5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
7. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
9. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
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11. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: No Comment.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: A 5 foot easement is requested along the
north, south and west property lines.
Water: On site fire protection will be required as
specified by the Little Rock Fire Department. A special
development fee will apply for service to this property
in addition to normal charges.
Fire Department: On site fire protection may be required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Counter Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit bus
route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: The request is in the Ellis Mountain
District. The Plan recommends Transition. As long as the
office development is "compatible" with residential, there
should be no Plan issue. Careful review of signage,
massing, lighting, dumpster location, connection to
residential, etc. is important.
Landscape Issues:
The proposed street buffer along Bowman Road drops 8 feet
below the 28 feet required by ordinance.
The westernmost dumpster location intrudes into the required
30 foot wide land use buffer along the western perimeter of
the site.
The proposed southern buffer drops below the full width
requirement of 17 feet most of the way.
A total of six percent of the interior of the vehicular use
area must be landscaped with interior islands. The plan
submitted appears to be 1,878 square foot short of this
requirement.
A 3 foot wide landscape strip is required between public
parking areas and the building. Some flexibility with this
requirement is allowed.
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A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the western
and southern perimeters adjacent to residential properties.
This screen may be a wooden fence with its face directed
outward or dense evergreen plantings.
Existing trees should be left along the western perimeter
adjacent to residential use. Provide the method to be
employed to protect existing trees in this area.
Because of the grade difference along the western perimeter,
it will be necessary to provide a detail of how this
difference will be dealt with.
Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required
to protect landscape areas from vehicular use.
An 8 foot high opaque screen will be required to screen
three sides of the dumpster(s).
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
April 16, 1998. The revised plan addresses some of the
issues raised by the Subdivision Committee.
However, staff is not supportive of the proposed site plan.
Staff feels that the site plan as proposed does not meet the
spirit and intent of the City's land use plan.
The City's land use plan designates the property as
Transition. The following is the definition of Transition:
"Transition is a land use plan designation
which provides for an orderly transition
between residential uses and other more intense
uses. Transition was established to deal with
areas which contain zoned residential uses and
nonconforming nonresidential uses. A Planned
Zoning District is required unless the
application conforms with the Design Overlay
standards. Uses which may be considered are
low density multifamily residential and office
uses if the proposals are compatible with
quality of life in nearby residential areas. -
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Staff feels that the proposed site plan does not meet the
intent of the definition of Transition for the following
reasons:
1. Staff feels that the large scale building does not allow
the "orderly transition" between the residential uses to
the west and south and the proposed office uses.
2. Instead of one rather large building, staff feels that
there should be a massing of two or more smaller
buildings.
3. The buildings should have more of a residential
character and appearance.
4. There should be increased interior landscaping between
the buildings.
S. Other factors that should be considered: site lighting,
perimeter landscaping, dumpster location, signage,
building height and hours of operation.
If the applicant wishes to pursue the rezoning, the site
plan will need to be redesigned (with the above concerns in
mind) to make the development more compatible with the
nearby residential areas. The site plan (if revised) will
need to be reviewed by staff and resubmitted to the
Subdivision Committee.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the POD zoning. Staff feels that
the proposed development is not compatible with nearby
residential areas.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Pat McGetrick, John Rees and Melanie Gibson were present,
representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of
the proposed POD.
Staff noted several concerns relating to the proposed site plan.
Staff stated that the site plan needed to be redesigned to meet
the intent of the land use plan definition of Transition. The
applicant indicated that the site plan would not be revised.
Bruce Kemmet, of Public Works, reviewed the Public Works
requirements with the Committee, primarily driveway placement.
Bob Brown, of Planning Staff, indicated that interior and
building landscaping were deficient.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6480
After a brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to
the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff gave a brief description of the
preliminary plat and POD, with a recommendation of approval of
the preliminary plat and denial of the site plan. Staff
explained that the site plan design would not be compatible with
the existing adjacent residential uses.
Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission in support of the
application. Mr. McGetrick explained the revisions which were
made in the site plan to address staff's concerns. These
included two smaller buildings instead of one large building,
increased landscaping, a pitched roof instead of a flat roof, and
a building exterior which is more residential in character.
Staff noted that they had not seen the revised site plan.
Commissioner Putnam asked the land use plan designation for the
property.
Tony Bozynski, Assistant Director of Planning and Development,
stated that the land use plan showed the property as Transition.
Commissioner Putnam asked about the building's setback from the
residential property. There was a brief discussion concerning
the setback from residential.
Commissioner Muse asked about saving existing trees on the site.
Mr. McGetrick responded that most of the trees within the west
buffer area would remain.
Commissioner Hawn suggested that the item be deferred to allow
staff time to review the revised site plan. Staff responded that
a six week deferral would be supported.
A motion was made to approve the preliminary plat as recommended
by staff. The motion passed with a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
A motion was made to defer the POD to the June 11, 1998 agenda.
The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
STAFF UPDATE:
Staff has reviewed the revised site plan which was submitted at
the Planning Commission hearing on April 30, 1998. The applicant
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has divided the large building into two (2) buildings, reducing
the total square footage from 59,600 square feet to 57,600 square
feet. The applicant has given the buildings much more of a
residential design, including pitched roof lines and a facade
utilizing brick veneer and split -face block and residential -style
windows. The applicant has also increased the overall
landscaping on the site. Perimeter, street side, interior and
building landscaping have been increased. There will be one (1)
monument sign which will conform to the office standards of the
Zoning Ordinance. The proposed hours of operation will be 7:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday -Friday. Site -lighting will be low-level
and directed away from adjacent property.
Although, the revised site plan is not exactly what was
anticipated, it is a vast improvement over the original plan.
Staff feels that the changes are enough to make the proposed
development compatible with the adjacent residential and conform
with the land use plan.
AMENDED STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the POD subject to the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D, E and F
of this report.
2. Any site lighting will be low-level and directed away from
adjacent property.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the revised site plan.
Staff noted that the changes in the site plan were enough to make
the development compatible with the adjacent residential uses and
conform with the land use plan.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 11, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO • Z-6480
The Chairman placed the item before the
within the Consent Agenda for approval
A motion to that effect was made. The
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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Commission for inclusion
as recommended by staff.
motion passed by a vote of
June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: E FILE NO.: Z-6481
NAME: Breshears -- Short -Form PD -C
LOCATION: 600 N. Tyler Street
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
D. R. Breshears None
600 N. Tyler
Little Rock, AR 72205
AREA: 0.14 Acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-3 ALLOWED USES: Deli and Gift Shop -
Nonconforming C-1
PROPOSED USE: Deli and Gift Shop -
Nonconforming C-1
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND•
The property at 600 N. Tyler Street is zoned R-3 and has a
nonconforming C-1 status. This is due to the fact that the
building has been used commercially since the 1920's, primarily
as a grocery store.
Most recently, the building was refurbished and is being used as
a deli, including the sale of collectibles. Restaurant -style
seating was also added.
City zoning officials notified the applicant and informed him
that a restaurant was not a C-1 permitted use and that a rezoning
would be in order.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting that the property be rezoned
from R-3 to PD -C. The building will continue to be used as
a deli (including the sale of collectibles) with restaurant -
style seating for 36 people. The hours of operation are
from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., daily.
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The applicant also proposes to add a 20 foot by 17 foot deck
to the rear of the building. The deck will not be used for
outdoor seating.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a one-story 1,373 square foot frame
commercial building with a 16 foot by 10 foot deck on the
rear corner.
There are single-family residences to the north, west and
south, across Woodlawn Avenue. Fairpark Elementary School
is located to the east, across Tyler Street.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, no negative comments have been received
from the neighborhood. The Hillcrest Neighborhood
Association was notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Dedicate corner diagonal area for right-of-way at the
street intersection.
2. Dedication of additional 5 foot of right-of-way for both
streets required by Ordinance. Seek deferral until
redevelopment of site allows for dedication.
3. Remove fence from public right-of-way.
4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Utilities: No Comment.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: The site is within one block of Central Arkansas
Transit's bus route #8 (Rodney Parham Route).
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest District. The Plan
recommends Single Family. A neighborhood Plan process is
underway in this area. The use is existing and is asking to
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ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6481
be made conforming. The neighborhood wishes to encourage a
mixed use pattern with a more "urban" fabric. While the
request is not technically in conformance with the Plan, the
past history and desires for a mixed pattern should be
considered.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant is proposing to use the property essentially
the same way it has been for a number of years with the
exception of the addition of restaurant -style seating. The
site is also nonconforming in its relationship to parking,
as there are no off-street parking spaces. Staff has no
problem with the continued use of the on -street parking
spaces in the area.
The applicant has stated that the proposed deck will not be
used for outdoor seating. This condition was recommended by
staff.
Public Works is requesting dedication of an additional 5
feet of right-of-way for both street frontages. Public
Works' Staff indicated at the Subdivision Committee meeting
that a deferral of the dedication until redevelopment of the
site would be supported. The applicant is requesting the
deferral.
There appears to be no other unresolved issues.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the application, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
2. There will be a maximum of 36 restaurant -style seats on
the interior of the building.
3. There will be no outdoor seating.
4. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of right-of-
way dedication until redevelopment of the site occurs.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Don Breshears was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the rezoning.
The hours of operation and maximum number of seats was discussed.
The prohibition of outdoor seating was also discussed.
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The Public works comments were reviewed, primarily the required
dedication of right-of-way for both street frontages. Public
works staff indicated that a deferral of the dedication until
redevelopment of the site would be supported.
After a brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the rezoning to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had requested
that the item be deferred to the June 11, 1998 agenda. Staff
supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the June 11, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to send
the required notice form to surrounding property owners. Staff
recommended that the application be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda to allow the applicant time to re -mail the correct notice.
Staff noted that the applicant agreed to the deferral.
The Chairman place the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: S -45A-32
NAME: Otter Creek Town Center - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Interstate 30 and Interstate 430
DEVELOPER•
Otter Creek Land Co.
Little Rock, AR
AREA• 115 Acres
ZONING• C-2
PLANNING DISTRICT:
ENGINEER•
McGetrick Engineering
319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS• 5
CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
16
FT. NEW STREET: 8,600
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 115 acres into five (5)
tracts. The tracts range in size from five (5) acres to
42.10 acres. The property is zoned C-2 and each tract will
require a site plan review for any development.
The infrastructure (street improvements including paving,
curb, gutter and sidewalks) will be constructed as Phase I.
The tracts will be final platted one at a time. The larger
tracts will possibly be further subdivided in the future.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property proposed for platting is the former proposed
Otter Creek Mall site. The site is vacant and heavily
wooded.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Otter Creek and Crystal Valley Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S -45A-32
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Right-of-way dedication for internal streets per Master
Street Plan construct internal streets per Master Street
Plan. Submit plans need street names.
2. All internal streets must be 36 feet wide with sidewalks
on both sides.
3. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
4. Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work.
5. Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of
work.
6. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
8. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
9. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
11. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 10 foot easement is requested along
both sides of each street right-of-way.
Water: On-site fire protection will be needed.
Significant off site improvements may be required.
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Hydraulic analysis is needed to determine requirements.
Acreage charges may apply in addition to normal fees for
water service.
Fire Department: Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
fire hydrant placement.
County Plannina: No Comment received.
CATA: Closest service by CATA is with Routes #17 and #17A.
No comments.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 27, 1998,
requesting that the item be deferred until the July 23, 1998
agenda. The applicant notes that he is working with the
State Highway Department concerning details on access to the
property and feels that this needs to be resolved before
proceeding with the plat.
Staff supports the deferral request. If, in working out
details with the Highway Department, any major changes are
made to the plat, the item will need to be reviewed by the
Subdivision Committee on July 2, 1998.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends deferral of the item to the July 23, 1998
Planning Commission agenda.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat MCGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed preliminary plat.
Bob Turner and Tad Borkowski reviewed the Public works Comments
with the Committee. Mr. McGetrick indicated no problems with the
Public Works requirements.
Mr. McGetrick discussed the phasing plan, as noted in paragraph A
of this report.
Staff noted that the proposed exit ramp from I-430 would need to
be approved by the State Highway Department. Staff also noted
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that the Highway Department's future plans include a one-way
service road.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation
and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: 5-495-C
NAME: River Subdivision - Replat of Lot 2
LOCATION: 7615 Fluid Drive
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
JoMik Corp. Civil Design, Inc.
P. O. Box 447 William L. Dean
Webbers Falls, OK 74470 15104 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: 2.96 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING• C-3
PLANNING DISTRICT: 25
CENSUS TRACT: 40.03
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to replat Lot 2, River Subdivision
into three (3) lots. The lots range in size from 0.82 acre
to 1.18 acres and all three lots will be final platted at
the same time.
Construction of a hotel is planned for Lot 2C.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 2.96 acre property is currently vacant and grass -
covered. An office building and a tire recapping business
exist to the west, across Fluid Drive, with vacant C-3 zoned
property to the northwest and north. There is a convenience
store and a trucking facility located to the east, across
Fourche Dam Pike. Interstate 440 is located to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Hermitage Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO • S -495-C
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Fluid Drive and Fourche Dam Pike.
Construct collector street improvements to Fourche Dam
Pike and sidewalks on both streets.
2. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
S. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
6. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
7. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
8. Fourche Dam has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
8,500.
9. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
11. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30. All lots shall have
driveway from Fluid Drive.
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.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: No Comment.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
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ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S -495-C
CATA: CATA serves this area with Route #20 - College
Station. There should be no adverse impacts on service with
this replat. There are not any improvements at this time to
increase services to the area either.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 27, 1998. The revised plat conforms to the issues
raised by the Subdivision Committee and staff. The
applicant has noted that all three lots will be final
platted at the same time.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
compliance with Public works requirements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MAY 21, 1998)
Bill Dean and James Dreher were present, representing the
application. Staff briefly described the proposed preliminary
plat.
Staff noted several minor items which needed to be shown on the
plat.
Mr. Dean stated that all three (3) lots will be final platted at
the same time.
After a brief discussion of the Public Works requirements, the
Committee forwarded the plat to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 11, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-495-C
The Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: S -1042-J
NAME: Villages of Wellington Phase 7 - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West of Wellington Village Road and south of
Loyola Drive
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Winrock Development Co. White-Daters and Associates
2222 Cottondale Lane 401 S. Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72203 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 28.7 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 69 FT. NEW STREET: 3,810
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. A variance to allow private drives to serve 24 lots.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 28.7 acres into 69
single-family residential lots, with 3,810 linear feet of
new streets.
Eighteen of the proposed lots fall within the Hillside
Subdivision regulations, lots with slopes exceeding eighteen
(18) percent. The lots are over 10,000 square feet in area,
as required by ordinance, and the applicant is showing a 15
foot platted front building line on these lots, as permitted
by ordinance.
The applicant notes that Tract A, within Blocks 11 and 12,
will be for open space and will be maintained by the
property owners' association.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The area of the proposed preliminary plat is undeveloped and
heavily wooded. The property to the south, west and north
is also undeveloped and wooded. There are several single-
family residences being constructed to the east along
Pendleton Cove, Loyola Dr. and Village Grove Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The St. Charles Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Private drives must be 20 feet wide and conform to minor
residential street requirements, per Section 31-373.
2. West Wood Loop maybe designed to minor residential
street standards.
3. Recommend 75 feet radius at west end of Wellington Woods
Drive and rename cul-de-sac.
4. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
5. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
6. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
7. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
8. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
9. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
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.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
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Water: Water main extension required. Acreage fees apply
in addition to normal charges for water service.
Fire Department: Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
fire hydrant placement.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve the area. A
neighborhood circulator might be implemented in the future
which would require streets that aren't discontinuous as
proposed. Contact CATA for details.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 28, 1998. The applicant also submitted a future plan
showing the future phase of the Villages of Wellington which
is immediately west of this site. The future plan shows
that the stub -out street which runs west off of Wellington
Woods Dr. will continue and run into another street.
The applicant notes that Tract A will be used as open space
and will be maintained by the property owners association.
The applicant also notes that any old platted right-of-way
in this general area will be abandoned, as this proposed
plat overlays a portion of the old Dairy Farm Addition.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow private
drives. The applicant is proposing three private drives to
serve 24 of the proposed lots. The applicant notes that
several of the lots have an above average terrain and access
from the high side (rear) of the lot would "enhance" the
development. The access drives will be 18 feet wide and
constructed of concrete. Public Works recommends approval
of the variance.
There are no other outstanding issues associated with the
plat.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the
following conditions:
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1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2. Any old platted right-of-way lying beneath this proposed
plat will need to be abandoned.
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to
allow three private drives. The drives must be a
minimum of 18 feet wide and constructed of concrete.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MAY 21, 1998)
Joe White was present, representing the application. Staff gave
a brief description of the proposed preliminary plat.
Staff asked about the proposed use of Tract A as shown on the
preliminary plat. Mr. White noted that the areas labeled as
Tract A will be open space and will be maintained by the property
owners association.
Mr. White noted that the private drives shown on the preliminary
plat were needed to access the lots with above average terrain.
The Public Works requirements were discussed with the Committee.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that the private drives would
need to be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
Mr. White noted that the streets as shown fit into a future
overall plan. Mr. White reviewed the future overall plan,
showing the proposed development of the property to the west and
north.
After a brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 11, 1998)
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 Chairman placed the item before the
within the Consent Agenda for approval
A motion to that effect was made. The
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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Commission for inclusion
as recommended by staff.
motion passed by a vote of
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ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: S-1195
NAME: Karen Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 13,800 Cooper Orbit Cove
DEVELOPER:
Ed Heiman
111 Greencrest Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72204
AREA: 10.60 Acres
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 18
CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
ENGINEER•
Laha Engineering, Inc.
P. O. Box 190251
Little Rock, AR 72219-0251
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Variance to allow Lot 1 with no legal access.
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide the 10.60 acre tract
into 2 lots in order to construct a second single-family
dwelling.
Lot 1 contains 8.60 acres and an existing single-family
residence. Lot 2 consists of 2.0 acres and is the proposed
site for the second dwelling.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The proposed Lot 2 is vacant and partially cleared. Lot 1
contains a single-family residence with the remainder of'the
property being vacant.
The general area contains a scattering of single-family
residences on larger lots.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1195
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Spring Valley Manor Neighborhood Association
was notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Dedicate 55 feet wide right-of-way on south property
line for future collector or request waiver.
2. If waiver is approved dedication of right-of-way and
alignment improvements are required for adjacent street.
3. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside service boundary. No comment.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARKLA : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: Execution of a Pre -Annexation Agreement and
approval of the City required. A water main extension
will be required. An acreage charge of $300 per acre
applies in addition to normal charges for water service.
Fire Department:
County Planning:
No Comment.
No Comment received.
CATA: CATA doesn't currently serve the area and cannot
foresee service directly into the subdivision in the near
future.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
No Comment.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1195
G. ANALYSIS•
As of this writing, the applicant has not responded to staff
by submitting a revised preliminary plat showing several
minor details as noted at the Subdivision Committee meeting.
To staff's knowledge, the applicant has also not met with
Public Works to discuss the exact alignment of the future
collector street and determine whether or not a waiver will
be requested.
The right-of-way issue is the only outstanding issue
associated with the preliminary plat. If right-of-way is
dedicated, the legal access variance issue may go away,
depending on the alignment.
At this point staff has no choice but to recommend a six
week deferral of the item.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends a deferral of the preliminary plat to the
July 23, 1998 Planning Commission agenda, unless the
applicant can work out the issues noted in paragraph G of
this report prior to the June 11, 1998 public hearing.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heiman and Troy Laha were present, representing
the application. Staff gave a brief description of the
preliminary plat.
The main issue discussed was the Public Works requirement for a
55 foot right-of-way dedication along the south property line.
The right-of-way would be for the future extension of Cooper
Orbit Cove as a collector street as shown on the Master Street
Plan. Public Works staff indicated that a right-of-way study was
currently being done for this general area by Ernie Peters. Troy
Laha stated that he would meet with Public Works representatives
to work out the exact alignment of the future collector and
determine whether or not a waiver would be requested.
There being no further details for discussion, the Committee
forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff noted that the letter was received less than five
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1195
(5) business days prior to the public hearing, and therefore, a
waiver of the bylaws was in order. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion was made to waive the bylaws and accept the
deferral request as made by the applicant. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. A motion was made to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: S-1196
NAME: Berg Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: 5524 Pinnacle Valley Road
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Fred C. and Sarah R. Berg Civil Design, Inc.
5524 Pinnacle Valley Road William L. Dean
Little Rock, AR 72212 15104 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: 11.76 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 1
CENSUS TRACT: 42.05
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Conditional waiver of half -street improvements to Pinnacle
Valley Road.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide the 11.76 acre tract
into two (2) lots in order to construct a second single-
family dwelling.
Lot A contains 0.75 acre and is the proposed site for the
second single-family dwelling. Lot B consists of 11.01
acres and the existing single-family dwelling.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is partially cleared and partially wooded.
There is a large floodway area for Isom Creek running
east/west through the middle of Lot B.
The general area along Pinnacle Valley Road consists of a
scattering of single-family residences on large lots. There
is a large amount of undeveloped, R-2 zoned property in the
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1196
area. Commercial uses exist to the south along Cantrell
Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Westbury and Secluded Hills Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Pinnacle Valley is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline is required.
2. Dedication of floodway easement is required.
3. Request conditional waiver of street improvements on
Pinnacle Valley Road.
4. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Existing sewer main located on Lot B has an existing
easement recorded. Please show easement on Plat.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: If this creates a private line condition (line
crossing another parcel other than the one served),
relocation of the existing water meter may be required.
A charge of $150 per acre may apply in addition to normal
connection charges for service.
Fire Department:
County Planning:
No Comment.
No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve area. Future service
may warrant improved pedestrian amenities between Pinnacle
Valley Road and Hwy. 10.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1196
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 27, 1998. The revised plat addresses all concerns
raised by the Subdivision Committee and staff. The
applicant is requesting a conditional waiver of half -street
improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road (until further
development of the property). Public works has indicated
support of the conditional waiver. The applicant has
indicated to staff that dedication of an easement for the
floodway area will be done as part of the plat.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D and
E of this report.
2. The private wastewater disposal system will need to be
approved by the county sanitarian.
3. Staff recommends approval of the conditional waiver of
half -street improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Bill Dean and James Dreher were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed
preliminary plat.
Staff noted several minor details which need to be shown on the
preliminary plat.
Public Works staff indicated that a conditional waiver of half -
street improvements to Pinnacle Valley Road would be supported
(until further development of the property).
A deferral of floodway dedication was also discussed.
After the brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the preliminary plat to the full
Commission for final action.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1196
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
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 Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: S-1197
NAME: Reyna/Gladden Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: West side of Shackleford Road; approximately 1/2 mile
north of Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER•
Terry Reyna, et al
P. O. Box 45823
Little Rock, AR 72214
AREA• 15.72 Acres
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
ENGINEER•
Civil Design, Inc.
William L. Dean
15104 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
NUMBER OF LOTS• 4
12
FT. NEW STREET: 2,500
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Deferral of half -street improvements to Shackleford Road for
up to 5 years from the date of final platting of Phase I.
2. Waiver of maximum cul-de-sac length.
3. Waiver of required driveway spacing.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 15.72 acres into four
(4) lots. The property has 264 feet of street frontage
along Shackleford Road and is approximately 2,594 feet deep.
The lots range in size from 3.75 to 3.99 acres. The
applicant proposes to final plat Lots 1 and 2 as Phase I and
Lots 3 and 4 as Phase II.
The applicant also proposes to rezone the property to PID to
allow a light industrial development (Item #10 on this
agenda).
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The proposed site is south of the L. R. Water Works
Clearwater Drive site. The property is vacant and heavily
wooded. There is a large amount of undeveloped property in
the area.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The John Barrow, Westwood and Pecan Lake
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Shackleford Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45
feet from centerline is required.
2. Provide design streets conforming to 'MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development. Internal street is to be designed to
public street standards; 60 feet of right-of-way with
sidewalk on one side and 31 feet of pavement.
3. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
4. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
5. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
6. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
7. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
8. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
9. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
10. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO • S-1197
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 15 foot easement is requested along
the south and west property lines.
Water: Extra charges apply in addition to normal charges
for water service. These include an acreage charge of
$150 per acre and a development fee which is based on the
size of the water connection.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA• No Comment.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 27, 1998. The applicant has shown the additional
details on the plat as required by staff.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of half -street
improvements to Shackleford Road for a period of 5 years
from the date of final platting of Phase I. Public Works
recommends denial of the deferral request. Public Works
recommends that an in -lieu contribution be made for the
improvements. The in -lieu contribution will not exceed 15%
of the development building cost or the actual cost of the
improvements.
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of maximum cul-de-
sac length. The ordinance allows a cul-de-sac with a
maximum length of 1,000 feet. The applicant is proposing a
cul-de-sac length of approximately 2,500 feet. Public Works
supports this waiver request.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1197
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of required
driveway spacing. (See Item #10 for details.)
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2. Staff recommends denial of the requested deferral of
half -street improvements.
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested waiver of
maximum cul-de-sac length.
4. Private wastewater disposal systems will need to be
approved by the county sanitarian.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Bill Dean and James Dreher were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the preliminary
plat.
Staff noted several minor details which need to be shown on the
plat.
The Public Works requirements were discussed, including
dedication of right-of-way and half -street improvements. The
possibility of deferral of street improvements was briefly
discussed.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that a waiver of maximum cul-
de-sac length would need to be requested.
There being no further issues for discussion concerning the
preliminary plat, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full
Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, stated that Public Works supported
the waiver of cul-de-sac length due to the unusual configuration
and location of the property. He stated that requiring the
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applicant to provide another access point would create an undue
hardship on the applicant.
Ruth Bell commented on the waiver of cul-de-sac length. She
stated that she did not want the waiver to set a precedent for
future developments.
The Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.• 7 FILE NO.: S-1199
NAME: Stagecoach Office Park - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: East side of Stagecoach Road; south of Baseline Road
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER:
Diamond Development McGetrick Engineering
26 Redleaf Circle 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72216 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 6.62 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 8 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING• 0-1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 42.08
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to subdivide 6.62 acre property into
6 lots and 2 tracts. Each of the 6 lots are approximately
0.30 acre in size, with Tract A being approximately 1.94
acres and Tract B being approximately 3.00 acres in size.
The applicant proposes two access points, one on Tract A and
one on Tract B. Lots 1-6 will have internal access drives
and no direct access to Stagecoach Road. The applicant
notes that Tracts A and B may be further subdivided in the
future. Tract A and Lots 1-6 will be final platted as Phase
I and Tract B as Phase II.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 6.62 acre tract is partially wooded with some site
preparation having been done. Calvary Apostolic Church is
located North of the property and the Otter Creek Assembly
of God Church is located to the south. There is floodway
property (to be dedicated to the City of Little Rock) to the
east.
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ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1199
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Otter Creek and Crystal Valley Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
minor arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Construction of sidewalk is required if this
construction is not done by the AHTD.
3. Driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance
with 300 feet spacing between driveways.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5. Grading permit will be required on this new development,
if it disturbs more than one acre.
6. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
7. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
8. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9. Drainage easement for proposed drainage ditch is
required.
10. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
11. Stagecoach Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 8,200 vehicles.
12. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
13. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
14. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
15. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
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E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: An easement is requested along the west property
line. Contact utility for details.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: A development fee applies based on the size of the
water connection.
Fire Department: Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
fire hydrant placement.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve the area.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 27, 1998. The revised plat addresses concerns raised
by the Subdivision Committee and staff with the exception of
the following:
1. Need to show source of title.
2. Need to show zoning of property and of adjacent
property.
The applicant noted that Tract A and Lots 1-6 will be final
platted as Phase I and Tract B as Phase II.
The applicant has also shown a 10 foot vehicle prohibition
easement along the west side of Lots 1-6, prohibiting direct
access to Stagecoach Road.
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H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and G of this report.
2. Only two (2) access points to Stagecoach Road are
allowed for the property (1 on Tract A and 1 on Tract
B) .
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the preliminary plat.
Staff noted several minor details which need to be shown on the
plat. Mr. McGetrick noted that all of the lots would be final
platted at the same time.
The location of access drives was briefly discussed. Mr.
McGetrick noted that one driveway with a cross access easement
would be located on Tract A and one driveway would be located on
Tract B. Lots 1-6 will be accessed using the two drives. Staff
noted that a 10 foot vehicle prohibition easement would need to
be shown along the west side of Lots 1-6, prohibiting direct
access to Stagecoach Road.
Mr. McGetrick noted that street improvements were under
construction by the State Highway Department. Bob Turner, of
Public Works, noted that 5 foot sidewalks would need to be
constructed.
After further discussion, the Committee forwarded the preliminary
plat to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 11, 1998)
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 Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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June 11, 1y48
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: S-1200
NAME: Davis Office Park - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: End of Talley Road; south of Colonel Glenn Road and
immediately east of Interstate 430
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Max Davis McGetrick Engineering
319 East Markham St. 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 12.96 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 480
ZONING• R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 12
CENSUS TRACT: 24.05
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL•
The applicant proposes to plat the 12.96 acres into a single
lot. The property will be accessed from Talley Road, with
the property owner constructing half -street improvements to
Talley Road with a cul-de-sac at the end.
The applicant is also proposing to rezone the property to
POD for development of an office park (Item #13 on this
agenda).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently vacant and heavily wooded. The
highest point of the property is near the center of the
tract, falling over 100 feet to the north and approximately
90 feet to the south.
There are two single-family residences located to the south,
across Talley Road, with vacant R-2 zoned property to the
east. Interstate 430 is located immediately to the west.
June 11, 1yj8
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO • S-1200
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The John Barrow, Westwood and Pecan Lake
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Talley Road is 20 feet wide, dedication of right-of-way
to 30 feet from centerline for this commercial street
will be required.
2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development. Improve Talley Road from Colonel Glenn
Road to 27 feet wide for commercial access to property.
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. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
7. Cul-de-sac length exceeds 300 feet limitation a waiver
of commercial cul-de-sac length is required.
8. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
9. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
11. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
12. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main located on property. Show
easements if applicable.
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June 11, :G408
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1200
AP&L: Easement requested along both sides of Talley Road
and the 50 foot access easement. Contact utility for
details.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 10 foot easement is requested along
the east and west property lines and across the north end
of the property.
Water: Water main extension and on-site fire protection
will be required.
Fire Department:
County Planning:
No Comment.
No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve the area. See no
implications for future service.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues: No Comment.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on May 28, 1998. The plat needs to show the following
additional details:
1. Name and address of property owner/subdivider and source
of title
2. Stormwater drainage analysis
3. Names of abutting property owners
4. Zoning within plat boundary
A preliminary bill of assurance must also be submitted.
Otherwise there are no outstanding issues related to the
preliminary plat.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to
the following conditions:
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June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1200
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2. The applicant must submit 4 copies of a revised
preliminary plat showing the additional details noted in
paragraph G of this report.
3. A preliminary bill of assurance must be submitted to
staff.
However, if item #13 (POD application for the property) is
deferred, this item should also be deferred.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed plat.
Staff noted several minor details which need to be shown on the
plat.
The Public Works requirements were reviewed with the Committee.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that Talley Road from Colonel
Glenn Road to this site would need to be improved to provide
commercial access to the property.
After further discussion relating to right-of-way issues, the
Committee forwarded the plat to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff noted that the letter was received less than five
(5) business days prior to the public hearing, and therefore, a
waiver of the bylaws was in order. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion was made to waive the bylaws and accept the
deferral request as made by the applicant. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. A motion was made to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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June 11, 1.998
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -3792-A
NAME: Sysco -- Long -Form PD -I
LOCATION: 5800 Frozen Road
DEVELOPER:
Sysco Food Services of Ark.
5800 Frozen Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
AREA: Approx. 20.60 Acres
FT. NEW STREET: 0
ENGINEER•
McGetrick Engineering
319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
ZONING: I -2/R -2/R-4 ALLOWED USES: Light industrial,
single-family, two-family
PROPOSED USE: Warehouse and office space
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A.
PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from I -2/R -
2/R -4 to PD -I to allow the phased expansion of the existing
Sysco Foods Warehouse and Office Development. The applicant
notes that Phase I will consist of a 74,000 square foot
building expansion, Phase II will consist of a 18,000 square
foot building expansion and Phase III will include a 68,000
square foot building expansion and additional parking near
West 65th Street. The building expansion will be primarily
warehouse and dock space with a small amount of additional
office space. The applicant also notes that after Phase
III, additional parking will be developed on property along
the east side of Battle Road which is owned by Sysco Foods.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Single-family residences exist across Battle Road to the
east and along Battle Road to the south. There is a mixture
of commercial and industrial uses and a mobile home park
along West 65th Street to the south. Railroad right-of-way
is located immediately north of the site.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -3792-A
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Wakefield and Geyer Springs Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Proposed addition is not permitted to encroach on right-
of-way of Battle Road. Relocate building with building
setback.
2. Dedicate 30 feet from centerline on Battle Rock and
construct 36 feet wide pavement to 65th Street with cul-
de-sac at terminus.
3. Provide design of streets of conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
6. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
7. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
8. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
9. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
10. Geyer Springs Road has a 1995 average daily traffic
count of 9,800 vehicles.
11. 65th Street has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
17,000.
12. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
13. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
14. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
15. Dedicate additional 5 feet right-of-way for Geyer
Springs Road.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -3792-A
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main relocation required prior to
construction.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARRLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: The Little Rock Fire Department needs to review
this site plan to determine if additional fire protection
will be required. Contact the Water Works if larger
and/or additional meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants may be required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve the area. There might
be a connection in the future from Mabelvale Pike to Geyer
Springs rather than the current Route #17A on University.
Frozen Road PDI would need to leave Geyer Springs connection
as is.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The site is in the 65th Street East District. The Plan
recommends Mixed Commercial Industrial (MCI). There is no
on going neighborhood plan effort in the area. The site is
an existing business, which wishes to expand. While the
application does not meet the letter of the Land Use
definition of MCI. Staff believes the application is not in
conflict with the Plan. However the Plan does show Single
Family to the east (R-2 zoning is in place), thus care
should be given to the eastern edge treatment of the PID.
This should include considerations of the effect of the
massing, landscape, truck loading, etc.
Landscape Issues:
Screening of this proposed development from the residential
property to the east is required unless the proposed
structure will not have doors or windows on its east side
other than those doors required by the Fire Department.
fl.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.• Z -3792-A
The existing paved area between the proposed Phase 3
expansion and the right-of-way of Geyer Springs should be
maintained as a buffer area.
Building Codes:
It appears that the existing building may be over area
(maximum square footage) as allowed by the State Building
and Fire Code. The building addition(s) would be an
intensification of a nonconforming use. The additions may
be allowed if proper setbacks can be maintained or firewalls
are built. Please consult Table 400 of the 1992 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code, volume II. Fire sprinkling protection
will be required. Staff suggest that the designer submit a
codes analysis to the City plans review staff as soon as
possible. Further administrative approval could require
activity by the Building Board Code of Appeals.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
27, 1998. The revised plan addresses most of the concerns
raised by the Subdivision Committee and staff.
In staff's opinion the key issue remaining to be resolved
relates to Battle Road. The revised plan is unclear as to
the exact treatment of Battle Road. Staff feels that the
following issues relating to Battle Road warrant discussion
by the full Commission:
1. How much of the north section of Battle Road will be
abandoned to accommodate Phase I building expansion
which extends into the right-of-way?
2. Where will cul-de-sac be constructed?
3. Will Sysco continue to rent single-family residences
along the east side of Battle Road? If so what
arrangement will be made for access after Battle Road
abandonment?
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed PD -I with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E
and F of this report.
2. Resolve Battle Road issues.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -3792-A
3. All vehicular use areas must be paved.
4. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed rezoning.
The majority of the discussion related to the proposed treatment
of Battle Road. Public Works staff noted that Battle Road would
need to be improved with a cul-de-sac. Planning Staff noted that
the applicant should show the property to the east of Battle Road
as future development and abandon the north section of Battle
Road and construct a cul-de-sac further south, all as part of
this proposed development.
Mr. McGetrick noted that none of the parking area along Frozen
Road would be retained with Phase III construction. He noted
that the area along Geyer Springs Road would be landscaped.
Staff noted that all vehicular use areas (including parking
areas) must be paved.
After further discussion, the Committee forwarded the rezoning to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff noted that the letter was received less than five
(5) business days prior to the public hearing, and therefore, a
waiver of the bylaws was in order. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion was made to waive the bylaws and accept the
deferral request as made by the applicant. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. A motion was made to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z -4874-A
NAME: Reyna/Gladden -- Long -Form PID
LOCATION: West side of Shackleford Road; approximately 1/2 mile
north of Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER•
Terry Reyna, et al Civil Design, Inc.
P. O. Box 45823 William L. Dean
Little Rock, AR 72214 15104 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: 15.72 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 2,500
ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family residential
PROPOSED USE: Light Industrial
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Deferral of half -street improvements to Shackleford Road for
up to 5 years from the date of final platting of Phase I.
2. Waiver of maximum cul-de-sac length
3. Waiver of required driveway spacing.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 15.72 acre tract (4
lots proposed) to PID. The applicant proposes a site plan
for each of the 4 lots with a 2,500 foot long access drive
from Shackleford Road.
The applicant proposes the development to be in two (2)
phases. Phase I will consist of the development of Lots 1
and 2 to provide for the relocation of two existing
businesses. The applicant is proposing an enclosed
warehouse use for Lot 1 and a welding shop (enclosed) for
Lot 2. I-2 permitted uses are proposed for Lots 1 and 2 as
alternative uses.
There are no specific business uses for Lots 3 and 4 at this
time. However, the applicant is proposing a site plan for
Lots 3 and 4. The applicant is proposing I-1 permitted
June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4874-A
uses, eliminating the uses with outdoor activities, for Lots
3 and 4 (see attachment for list of proposed uses).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The proposed site is south of the L. R. Water Works
Clearwater Drive site. The property is vacant and heavily
wooded. There is a large amount of undeveloped property in
the area.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The John Barrow, Westwood and Pecan Lake
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Shackleford Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45
feet from centerline is required.
2. Recommend 31 feet wide street with sidewalks for
proposed commercial street.
3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development. Private drive is to be designed to public
street standards.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, a special grading permit for flood hazard
areas are required. Arkansas Department of Pollution
Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit are also
required.
6. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
7. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
8. Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
9. Request waivers for cul-de-sac length and driveway
spacing.
10. On site striping and signage should be forwarded to
Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the
site development package.
11. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction. Obtain permits
(barricade/street cut) for improvements within proposed
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4874-A
or existing right-of-way from Traffic Engineering prior
to construction in right-of-way.
12. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
13. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 15 foot easement is requested along
the south property line.
Water: Extra charges apply in addition to normal charges
for water service. These include an acreage charge of
$150 per acre and a development fee which is based on the
size of the water connection.
Fire Department: No Comment.
Counter Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Nearest CATA service is #14 Rosedale; might see an
eventual connection to Stagecoach Road Hwy. (#5) which would
require sidewalk connections on the east side of the
property and north.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The site is in the 65th Street West District. The Plan was
amended to Service Trades District and Suburban Office in
March of this year. There is no neighborhood plan effort
under way in the area. The change was a modification of a
request by representatives of this property. At that time
Staff indicated the uses indicated should be appropriate in
the new categories. Due to the nature of the site
configuration with the existing topography, a plan showing
the changes in grades should be included (and considered
when reviewing the application). There is some concern
about the back two lots having an all -1-2" uses list.
Staff would prefer for the back two lots to have a reduced
intensity of use.
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June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4874-A
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements with the exception of the lack of
building landscaping between the proposed public parking
areas and building. In this regard, the Landscape Ordinance
calls for a 3 foot wide landscape strip. Some flexibility
is allowed with this requirement.
A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the northern
and southern perimeters of the site. This screen may be a
wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense
evergreen plantings. Credit toward fulfilling this
requirement can be given for dense existing vegetation that
is saved. This is a tree covered site. The City Beautiful
Commission recommends saving as many existing trees as
feasible.
Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required
to protect landscape areas from vehicular traffic.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
27, 1998. The applicant also submitted a grading plan for
the site, showing that the only areas to be graded on the
site are where the proposed buildings and parking areas are
to be constructed. The remainder of the site will be left
in its natural state, saving the existing trees. The only
other clearing will be done where the septic field lines are
to be placed.
The applicant is proposing I-2 permitted uses for Lots 1 and
2 and a reduced I-1 permitted use list for Lots 3 and 4.
Staff feels that the uses proposed will be appropriate given
the land use plan designations.
The amount of parking shown for each building should be more
than adequate for the uses proposed.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of half -street
improvements to Shackleford Road for a period of 5 years
from the date of final platting of Phase I. Public works
recommends denial of the deferral request. Public works
recommends that an in -lieu contribution be made for the
improvements. The in -lieu contribution will not exceed 15%
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June 11, 1y08
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4874-A
of the development building cost or the actual cost of the
improvements.
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of maximum cul-de-
sac length. The ordinance allows a cul-de-sac with a
maximum length of 1,000 feet. The applicant is requesting a
cul-de-sac length of approximately 2,500 feet. Public Works
supports this waiver request.
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of required
driveway spacing. Ordinance requires that driveways be
spaced at least 300 feet apart. There is less than 300 feet
of spacing for the driveways on each of the 4 lots. Public
Works recommends denial of this waiver request. Public
works feels that a single drive will be adequate to serve
each individual lot development.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PID with the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and F of this report.
2. I-2 permitted uses only for Lots 1 and 2.
3. The I-1 amended permitted use list (eliminating uses
with outdoor activities) only for Lots 3 and 4.
4. Private wastewater disposal systems must be approved by
the county sanitarian.
5. As many of the existing trees as possible should remain
on the site.
6. Staff recommends denial of the requested deferral of
half -street improvements to Shackleford Road.
7. Staff recommends approval of the waiver of maximum cul-
de-sac length.
8. Staff recommends denial of the waiver of required
driveway spacing.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Bill Dean and James Dreher were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the rezoning
request.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4874-A
Staff noted that a preliminary grading plan for the site would
need to be submitted. Mr. Dean stated that the site would be
developed using the existing grades where possible and that very
little of the site would be grated.
Staff also noted that the applicant would need to scale down the
proposed I-2 use list for Lots 3 and 4, eliminating the more
intense uses, primarily those uses with outdoor activities.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, noted that as many of the
existing trees as possible should be saved.
After a brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, stated that Public Works supported
the waiver of cul-de-sac length due to the unusual configuration
and location of the property. He stated that requiring the
applicant to provide another access point would create an undue
hardship on the applicant.
Ruth Bell commented on the waiver of cul-de-sac length. She
stated that she did not want the waiver to set a precedent for
future developments.
The Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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James Dreher
501-868-5099
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uses. This section applies to such district. The (c) Use regulations.
siting of buildings, parking, landscaping and the
location of this district in relation to adjacent
residential and commercial areas will be of par-
ticular importance in determining the appropri-
ateness of allowing the I-1 district at a given
location. Stringent enclosure, screening and
locational requirements are applied to storage
areas of materials and merchandise.
(b) Development criteria. Unless otherwise spe-
cifically provided in this section, the following
development criteria shall apply to this district:
(1) All properties within this district shall be
contiguous and shall be totally developed
under a unified site plan submitted to and
approved by the planning commission.
Criteria for submittal of the accompany-
ing site plan shall follow the guidelines
set forth in this chapter.
(2) Every use, or any part thereof, that is not
conducted within a building completely
enclosed on all sides shall be enclosed
within a wall or fence six (6) feet in
height. Such wall or fence shall com-
pletely screen all operations conducted
within such wall or fence from observa-
tion. No exterior storage area shall en-
croach into any of the required yards.
(3) All buildings shown on the required site
plan shall cover an aggregate area of not
more than fifty (50) percent of such site.
(4) No loading or storage of materials or
products shall be permitted in the re-
quired front yard.
(5) Notwithstanding the yard regulations for
this district, no part of any building or
accessory structure shall be located closer
than one hundred (100) feet to any resi-
dential district boundary.
(6) Design provisions for ingress and egress,
service drives, interior circulation shall be
that required by section 31-210 of the
subdivision regulations.
(7) Off -premises outdoor advertising is pro-
hibited.
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p. Job printing, lithographer, printing
or blueprinting plant.
q. Laboratory.
r. Laboratory manufacturing.
t. Laundry, industrial.
U. Lawn and garden center, enclosed.
r. Laws! and gazden cente., even dis
—!
W. Light fabrication and assembly pro-
cess.
X. Miniwarehouse.
Z. Office (general and professional).
aa. Office equipment sales and service.
bb. Office warehouse.
dd. Photography studio.
ee. Plant nursery.
ff. Plumbing, electrical, heating or air
conditioning shop.
p.3
ZONING
gg.`—Seheej
btisiness.
hh.
Secondhand store, used furniture or
rummage shop.
Ser
J.
vice
Studio (broadcasting or recording).
kk.
Warehouse and wholesaling.
Conditional uses. uses ar as
follows:
a.
Agricultural oc sing.
b.
Airport or la
c.
/Jeld
binet or wop.d.
Fu 'ture ree.
Indust 'al us(enclosed).
f.
Lumbery d.
g.
Machine o elding shop.
h.
Recycl' facile (MRF)
i.
Ret . uses not lis d.
j.
Sc ool, commercial, de or craft.
(3) Acce
ory uses. Accessory use are as fol-
io
.
Sleeping quarters for drivers crew.
b.
Vehicle maintenance or repair.
(d) Height regulations. No building hereafter
erected or structurally altered shall exceed a
height of forty-five (45) feet.
(e) Area regulations.
(1) Front yard. There shall be a front yard
having a depth of not less than seventy
(70) feet.
(2) Side yard. There shall be a side yard on
each side lot line of any building having a
width of not less than thirty (30) feet.
(3) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard
having a depth of not less than forty (40)
feet from the lot line to the building. In
the case of double frontage lots the rear
yard setback shall be increased to fifty
(50) feet.
Supp. No. 26 2339
§ 36-320
(4) Lot area regulations. There shall be a
minimum lot area of not less than one (1)
acre.
In addition, there shall be a minimum
tract width of one hundred fifty (150) feet
and a tract depth of not less than two
hundred (200) feet.
(Code 1961, Ch. 43, § 7.104.1; Ord, No. 15,247, § 1,
2-17.87; Ord. No. 15,703, § li, 7-5-89; Ord. No.
15,832, § la, 4-3-90; Ord. No. 16,116, § Uhh),
(mm), 11-19-91; Ord. No. 16,577, § lk, 1-18-94;
Ord. No. 16,861, § 1(m), 3-21-95; Ord. No. 17,305,
§ 1(f), 11.7-96)
Sec. 36-320. 1-2 light industrial district.
(a) Purpose and intent. The I-2 light industrial
district is designed to accommodate a wide range
of industrial and related uses which conform to
high development standards, Industrial establish-
ments of this type may either be located in exten-
sive areas devoted solely to these uses or may
provide a buffer between commercial districts and
other industrial uses which involve more objec-
tionable influences. This section applies to such
district. A primary objective of this district is the
reservation of sufficient land at appropriate loca-
tions to accommodate both present and proposed
needs of the city for industrial development. Res-
idential development is excluded from this dis-
trict, both to protect residents from an undesir-
able environment and to facilitate maximum
efficiency of industrial activity. Community facil-
ities and convenience trade establishments which
provide needed services to the industrial uses are
allowed in this district.
(b) Development criteria.
(1) Uses shall be provided entirely within
enclosed buildings. Outdoor storage of
equipment, materials or merchandise, how-
ever, is allowed provided they are screened
by a six-foot opaque barrier, except when
such merchandise consists of airplanes,
automobiles, boats, mobile homes, travel
trailers or motor homes, motorcycles, buses
or trucks or wheeled or tracked industrial
vehicles. In those instances where the
provisions of this section conflict with the
June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z -5038-C
NAME: Seven Acres Business Park - Revised POD (Lots 1 and 2)
LOCATION: South side of Cantrell Road; 200 feet east of
Bella Rosa Drive
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
William V. Mathis White-Daters and Associates
1801 Green Mountain Dr. 401 S. Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 7.10 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 540
ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Office-showroom/warehouse,
limited commercial, auto
repair center
PROPOSED USE: Office and office -showroom/
warehouse (Lots 1 and 2)
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND•
The Seven Acres Business Park was established by the Board of
Directors by Ordinance No. 16,319, passed on December 15, 1992.
This followed a recommendation of approval by the Planning
Commission on November 3, 1992. The approved POD allowed office,
showroom/warehouse uses on all lots except Lot 1. Lot 1 was
approved for office uses and 4,000 square feet of commercial
"over-the-counter sales" type uses. The building on Lot 1 was
shown as 60 feet by 220 feet (13,200 square feet) and the
building on Lot 2 was shown as 72 feet by 190 feet (13,680 square
feet). A landscape buffer along the west property line, 80 feet
wide at the Lot 1 parking area, and 50 feet wide along the
remainder of Lot 1 and along the Lot 2 west property line, was
shown on the original site plan.
On February 20, 1996, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
17,118, amending the POD to allow the Golden Collision Center
(auto repair business) to be constructed on Lot 4. More
recently, on Alltel cellular tower was approved for placement on
Lot 4.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5038-C
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved POD
for Lots 1 and 2. Lot 1 has been decreased in size and
changed from office and retail uses to strictly office. The
size of the building has been increased from 13,200 square
feet to 21,000 square feet. The owner wishes to construct
an office building on Lot 1 and no longer sees the need for
retail space. The applicant also will maintain the 50 foot
landscape buffer along the west property line of Lot 1.
Lot 2 has increased slightly in size with the reduction of
Lot 1. The proposed office-showroom/warehouse building has
increased from 13,680 square feet to 17,114 square feet with
additional parking. The applicant will also maintain a 50
foot landscape buffer along the west property line of Lot 2.
The applicant notes that there will be no doors on the west
side of the buildings on Lots 1 and 2, except for a possible
fire exit as may be required by the Fire Marshall. The
dumpster shown on the north side of the building on Lot 1
will either be enclosed by a wing wall (of masonry
construction matching the building) or they will be moved to
the south side of the building.
The applicant also notes that the architectural design of
the buildings on Lots 1 and 2 will be compatible with the
buildings on Lots 3 and 4.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Lots 1 and 2 are undeveloped and grass -covered. There are
few trees on the site. There are single-family residences
to the west, along Bella Rosa Drive. Golden Collision
Center and an office building, which is under construction,
are located to the east across Seven Acres Drive. A creek
and floodway are located south of the site, with single-
family residential property to the north across Cantrell
Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Westchester Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -5038-C
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Cantrell Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 55
feet from centerline.
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. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
6. Dedication of floodway is required.
7. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
8. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
9. Hwy. 10 has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 12,000
vehicles.
10. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
11. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
12. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
13. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: No Comment.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants are required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
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June 11, 1>48
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5038-C
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Hwy. 10 Express Bus is near the area. If service is
possible, there would need to be a sufficient pull-out area
on the north side of the property (Hwy. 10). An express bus
could probably negotiate the northernmost part of the
property by Lot 1 if revised as submitted. Contact CATA for
details.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannina Division:
The site is in River Mountain District. The Plan recommends
Transition. The River Mountain Neighborhoods Plan did not
propose any Land Use Plan changes (approved in May 1998).
The proposal is constant with the Plans recommendations.
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for landscaping and buffers meet with the
Highway 10 Overlay District requirements.
A sprinkler system to water landscape areas is required by
the Overlay Ordinance. The Landscape Ordinance requires a 3
foot wide landscape strip between the public parking area
and building. There is some flexibility with this
requirement. However, the proposed structure on Lot 2 has
no provision for building landscaping.
The dumpsters located closest to Cantrell Road should be
moved further south. All dumpsters are required to be
screened to a height of 8 feet on three sides.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
Building Codes:
May require fire sprinkling. Staff suggest that the
designer submit a code analysis to the City plans review
staff as soon as possible. Note more handicap parking will
be required and provide more area between spaces.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
28, 1998. The revised plan addresses the following concerns
raised by staff:
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5038-C
1. The dumpsters on the north side of the Lot 1 building
have been moved to the south side.
2. The additional handicap parking space was added to Lot
2.
3. Building landscaping has been shown for Lot 2 building.
4. The existing cellular tower on Lot 4 has been shown on
the site plan.
5. The applicant notes that the only doors on the west side
of the buildings will be possible fire exit doors, if
required.
6. The applicant also notes that the architectural design
of buildings on Lots 1 and 2 will be similar to Lots 3
and 4.
The applicant is showing 80 parking spaces on Lot 1 and 48
parking spaces on Lot 2. The number of proposed parking
spaces will be more than adequate to accommodate the
proposed uses.
The applicant will maintain a 50 foot landscape buffer along
the west property line. A 6 foot screening fence or dense
evergreen plantings will be required to screen Lots 1 and 2
from the residential properties to the west.
Staff notes that the revised site plan conforms to the
Highway 10 Overlay District Ordinance. Any signage must
also comply with this ordinance.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised POD for Lots 1 and
2 subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and F of this report.
2. Compliance with the Hwy. 10 Overlay District Ordinance
3. The site must be screened from the residential property
to the west.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Joe White was present, representing the application. Staff gave
a brief description of the revised POD.
Staff asked if any doors would be located on the west side of the
buildings on Lots 1 and 2. Mr. White responded that only a fire
exit, if required by the Fire Marshall, would be located on the
west side of the buildings.
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June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -5038-C
Staff agreed that the dumpster on the north side of the building
on Lot 1 could remain if a wing wall (of masonry construction
matching the building) was constructed around the dumpster area.
The Public Works requirements were briefly reviewed.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, noted that the areas set
aside for landscaping and buffers comply with the Highway 10
Overlay District requirements.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised
POD request to the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
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 Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z -6199-A
NAME: Grey Rock -- Short -Form PCD
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Gamble Road
ENGINEER•
Schaeffer Properties McGetrick Engineering
319 East Markham Street 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 3.0 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential
PROPOSED USE: C-3 commercial uses
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND•
On November 21, 1996, the Planning Commission approved a
preliminary plat for Lots 1-4, Grey Rock Subdivision. On
December 3, 1996, the Board of Directors approved Ordinance No.
17,332 establishing the Grey Rock -- Long -Form PD -C (Target) for
Lot 1 of the subdivision. Lot 4 of the subdivision included a
section of Rock Creek and floodway and was to be dedicated to the
City of Little Rock Parks Department. Lots 2 and 3 were left for
future development.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone Lots 2 and 3, Grey Rock
Subdivision from R-2 to PCD. The applicant proposes to
construct a 28,750 square foot commercial building with 139
parking spaces. C-3 permitted uses are proposed for the
site. One monument sign will be placed near the middle of
the site and will comply with the Chenal Overlay District
ordinance. Site lighting will be similar to that used by
surrounding businesses. The applicant also proposes to
final plat Lots 2 and 3 as a single lot. The applicant also
proposes to abandon a section of Gamble Road as requested by
the City of Little Rock Parks Department.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -6199-A
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site has been cleared and some site preparation work has
been done. There is a mixture of commercial uses located to
the east along the north side of Chenal Parkway with a
medical clinic and a multifamily development to the west
across Gamble Road. Vacant C-3 zoned property and an auto
dealership are located to the south across Chenal Parkway.
Rock Creek is located to the north.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comments as of this
writing. The Parkway Place, Gibralter Heights/Point
West/Timber Ridge and St. Charles Neighborhood Associations
were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Gamble Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
2. Chenal Parkway is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55
feet from centerline will be required.
3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577. 100 feet minimum required from Chenal Parkway
on Gamble Road.
4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the intersection of Gamble and Chenal.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP".
7. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
8. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
9. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
10. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
11. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6199-A
12. Chenal Parkway has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
18,000.
13. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
14. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
15. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main located in Gamble Road. Contact
Little Rock Wastewater Utility prior to construction.
AP&L: No Comment received.
ARKLA : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 5 foot easement is requested along
the east property line.
Water: No Comment.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants are required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Property is very near Route #5 - W. Markham. Could
some parking spaces be directed to the back of the building?
This would make walking distances shorter for pedestrians.
Would need a clear, designated walkway between PCD and
Target for access to Chenal Parkway and Bus Routes.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The site is in the Chenal District. The Plan recommends
Commercial. The Park System Master Plan shows this site as
a Park site. There is a Neighborhood Plan effort under way
-- Rock Creek Neighborhood Plan. The Land Use Plan was
changed from Public and Park/Open Space to Commercial in
September 1996. However, the Park System Master Plan
amendment approved in December did not include this site.
From the Land Use Plan point of view the use is appropriate.
However, due to concerns raised with the River Mountain
Neighborhoods Plan and discussion with the Rock Creek
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z -6199-A
Committee more care should be taken with site design and
landscaping - particularly along Chenal Parkway (11.8 feet
is substandard).
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements when averaged out. However, a small
portion of the proposed buffer drops 5 feet below the full
requirement along Chenal Parkway of 16 feet.
Curb and gutter is required to protect landscaped areas from
vehicular traffic.
The dumpster must be screened on three sides to a height of
8 feet.
A 6 foot high opaque screen is required to help screen this
site from the residential property to the north. If there
are to be no windows or doors on the north side of the
building except those doors required by the Fire Department
no additional screening of the building would be required by
ordinance. Screening can be either a wooden fence or dense
evergreen plantings.
Because of the grade difference, a cross section showing
proposed slope landscape treatment is required.
The zoning buffer requires that at least 60% of the required
16 foot wide lands use buffer to the north be maintained in
its natural state.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
Building Codes:
Provide either a firewall at the property line within the
building or a restrictive deed requirement that ties
properties together with same ownership. West wall will
require fire resistance per Table 600, 1992 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code, volume II.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
27, 1998.
The property is currently shown on the City's Master Parks
Plan as a future community park site. It has been noted
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6199-A
that because of the recent rezoning of the Target property,
the City Parks and Recreation Department would not object to
the commercial rezoning of this property. The Parks and
Recreation Department has also noted that it is interested
in receiving the land donation north of this development
(Lot 4 - unplatted) and the abandonment of Gamble Road west
of this property in exchange for removing this site from the
Master Parks Plan. As of this writing, staff is awaiting a
letter from the Parks and Recreation Department officially
addressing this issue.
Another issue to be worked out relates to the right-of-way
for Chenal Parkway. The zig-zag line along the Chenal
Parkway frontage of the property represents the current
right-of-way. In final platting the property, the applicant
can show a straight right-of-way dedication of 55 feet from
centerline of Chenal Parkway. However, this will leave a
couple of "pockets" of right-of-way which will still be
owned by the City due to previous purchase. The applicant
needs to work with Public Works and the City Attorney's
Office to resolve this issue before final platting the
property.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD with the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and F of this report.
2. This site needs to be removed from the City's Master
Parks Plan as discussed in paragraph G. The property
north of this site will need to be dedicated to the City
Parks and Recreation Department.
3. The Chenal Parkway right-of-way issue needs to be
resolved as discussed in paragraph G.
4. The site needs to be final platted.
S. The Gamble Road right-of-way will be abandoned as
requested by Parks.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed PCD.
Staff noted that the property was shown on the Master Parks Plan
as a future park site and details relating to the removal of the
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6199-A
property from the Plan would need to be worked out with the Parks
Department.
Staff also noted that the property needed to be final platted.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, noted that the buffer
along Chenal Parkway needed to be widened in places. Mr.
McGetrick stated that he will widen the buffer in places.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the rezoning
to the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Pat McGetrick and Jimmy Moses were present, representing the
application. There were no objectors present. Staff gave a
brief description of the site plan and a recommendation of
approval with conditions.
Mr. McGetrick addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He stated that he has been working with Public
Works on the Chenal Parkway right-of-way issue and sees no
problem getting that issue resolved. He stated that the Gamble
Road issue had been resolved with the Parks Department. He
stated that Gamble Road would be abandoned south of the north
property line and an access easement would be dedicated to the
Parks Department.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, informed the
Commission that he had recently talked to Bill Bunten, Director
of Parks and Recreation, and that the Parks Department had no
objection to the rezoning. He stated that Mr. Bunten described
the Gamble Road issue as Mr. McGetrick did.
There was a brief discussion relating to access to the park
property.
Jimmy Moses addressed the Commission in support of the
application. Mr. Moses stated that approximately seven acres
north of this site was donated to the parks department. He
stated that the land use plan changed this property to commercial
at the same time the Target property was changed, and the thought
at the time was not to ask for specific rezoning but rezoning to
a PZD.
Commissioner Berry asked if the intersection of Chenal Parkway
and Gamble Road would be signalized in the future.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6199-A
Bob Turner, of Public works, stated that there was no way of
knowing at this time.
Commissioner Berry asked if the developer would need to
contribute to a future traffic signal.
Mr. Turner stated that he could see no reason for a contribution
at this time. He stated that the size of the proposed
development shouldn't produce enough traffic to warrant a signal.
Commissioner Berry asked about the required parking.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, stated that the required
parking for a shopping center is one space per 225 square feet of
gross floor area. Mr. Moore stated that approximately 130 spaces
would be required, and the applicant is proposing 139 spaces.
There was a lengthy discussion concerning the possible
abandonment of Gamble Road and how that would be done.
After the discussion of the treatment of Gamble Road, a motion
was made to approve the PCD as recommended by staff adding a
recommendation to waive the street improvements to the north
section of Gamble Road and a recommendation to approve the
abandonment of the north section of Gamble Road. The motion
passed with a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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PARKS AND REG 501 371 6832 06/02 198 09:36 NO.943 02/02
Ck, of Little Rock
Department of City Hall-Room 108 501-371-4770/ Fax 501-371-6832
Parks and Recreation 500 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1495
1+e WI. I L.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Monte Moore
FROM: bkiark Webre
DATE: June 1, 1998
SUBJECT: Z-6199-A; Greyrock-Lot 3-P.C.D.
As a result of the Land Use Plan revision for the Target development, the developer has
cooperated with. the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure quality development of
the commercial sites and compatibility with the park property.
The agreement is to donate approximately seven acres to the north of the commercial sites
east of Gamble Road and close Gamble Road at a point north of their back lot lines. This
will allow public access to future park property on Gamble Road, access to the property
to the west of Gamble Road and remove any potential access from. Chenal Parkway to the
subdivisions to the north.
In exchange for the land donation and closure of Gamble Road as described above, the
Parks and Recreation Department agrees to amend the Parks System Master Plan to
reflect the removal of unplatted lots 2 and 3 from the plan.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know.
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June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-6504
NAME: Davis Office Park -- Long -Form POD
LOCATION: End of Talley Road; south of Colonel Glenn Road and
immediately east of Interstate 430
ENGINEER•
Max Davis McGetrick Engineering
319 East Markham Street 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 12.96 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 480
ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential
PROPOSED USE: General/professional offices
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the 12.96 acre tract from
R-2 to POD. The applicant is proposing an office park
development consisting of three (3) buildings.
General/professional office use is proposed for the site.
Normal operating hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday -Friday. The applicant also notes that site signage
will comply with the City of Little Rock office
requirements.
The following data is proposed for the three buildings:
BUILDING #STORIES SQ. FOOTAGE
1 1 59,975
2 2 22,400
3 2 29,500
TOTAL
111,875
PARKING
320
80
94
494
Building 1 will be constructed within the south one-half of
the property, with buildings 2 and 3 being located within
the north one-half. Parking areas will be constructed
adjacent to each building with landscaped areas separating
the parking areas.
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A 50 foot access easement, with 30 feet of pavement and a 40
foot cul-de-sac, is proposed to provide access to the
complex. Two access points are proposed from Talley Road.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently vacant and heavily wooded. The
highest point of the property is near the center of the
tract, falling over 100 feet to the north and approximately
90 feet to the south.
There are two single-family residences located to the south,
across Talley Road, with vacant R-2 zoned property to the
east. Interstate 430 is located immediately to the west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The John Barrow, Westwood and Pecan Lake
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Talley Road is 20 feet wide, dedication of right-of-way
to 30 feet from centerline for this commercial street
will be required.
2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned
development.
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. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
7. Improve Talley Road from Colonel Glenn to provide
minimum 27 feet wide pavement for commercial street.
8. Request waiver for cul-de-sac length.
9. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
10. Street improvement plans shall include signage and
striping. Completed plans must be approved by Traffic
Engineering prior to construction. Obtain permits
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E.
F.
(barricade/street cut) for improvements within proposed
or existing right-of-way from Traffic Engineering prior
to construction in right-of-way.
11. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
12. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
13. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main located on property. Show
easements if applicable.
AP&L: Easements requested along both sides of Talley Road
and the 50 foot access easement. Contact utility for
details.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: A 10 foot easement is requested along
the east and west property lines and across the north end
of the property.
Water: Water main extension and on-site fire protection
will be required.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants are required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not currently serve the area. We see no
implications for future service.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The site is in the 65th Street West District. The Plan
recommends Suburban Office. The area does not meet the
current definition of Suburban Office. The definition in
use when this area was designated for Suburban Office (SO)
included an "Office Park" development. The areas along 2-
430 were classified SO in the hope that development would be
office park in nature, with an emphasis on park. With this
in mind the development should include final grades. The
review of the development proposal should include
examination of: parking locations, changes in grade (use
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ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO • Z-6504
of the site), use of natural vegetation and heavy
landscaping along I-430.
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for landscaping and buffers meet with
ordinance requirements. This is a tree covered tract of
property. Therefore, the City Beautiful Commission
recommends saving as many trees as feasible.
A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the eastern
perimeter. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face
side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings.
Existing vegetation that provides year-round screening can
count toward fulfilling this requirement.
Curb and gutter is required to protect landscaped areas from
vehicular traffic.
If dumpsters are to be used, their locations must be shown
and they must be screened on three sides to a height of 8
feet.
Because of the differences in grade provide a grading plan
of the site.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and a site
grading to staff on May 28, 1998. The only revision made in
the site plan is that two rows of parking spaces have been
shifted from the south side of the large building to the
north side. Staff would like to see the parking area broken
up even more, creating two parking areas of similar size
(one on the north and one on the south side of the
building).
The grading plan shows that the site will be cut down
approximately 40 feet near the center of the property. The
site will slope from the center downward toward Talley Road
approximately 45 feet. The site will also slope from the
center downward toward Colonel Glenn Road approximately 65
feet.
In addition to the parking issue associated with the larger
building, staff lacks information on several other issues
which need to be discussed. They include the following:
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ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6504
1. Use of natural vegetation. Within what areas of the
site will existing trees be saved?
2. Discuss landscape treatment along the I-430 property
line and along the east side of the access drive.
3. Discuss landscape treatment between parking areas.
4. The applicant needs to request a waiver for maximum cul-
de-sac length.
5. What is the applicant's intent with regards to Public
works comment #8 - "Improve Talley Road from Colonel
Glenn to provide minimum 27 feet of pavement for
commercial street"?
As noted in the Planning Division comments (paragraph F),
staff is placing an emphasis on the "park" aspect of the
office park development. These issues need to be thoroughly
discussed.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Although staff doesn't necessarily have an objection to the
proposed use of the property, staff lacks the necessary
information to make a recommendation on this site plan.
Staff feels that the technical issues noted in paragraph G
should thoroughly be discussed and a deferral is needed in
order to accomplish this.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed POD.
Staff noted that a preliminary grading plan should be submitted
for the site.
Mr. McGetrick stated that the site plan would be revised taking
the concerns raised by the Planning Division under consideration.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed including
street improvements to Talley Road. It was noted that a waiver
for maximum cul-de-sac length would need to be requested.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the rezoning
to the full Commission for resolution.
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ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6504
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
agenda. Staff noted that the letter was received less than five
(5) business days prior to the public hearing, and therefore, a
waiver of the bylaws was in order. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion was made to waive the bylaws and accept the
deferral request as made by the applicant. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. A motion was made to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: S-1191
NAME: Sportman's Haven - Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 12,721 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:
Jimmy Jones
12,721 I-30
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER•
Laha Engineers, Inc.
P. O. Box 190251
Little Rock, AR 72219-0251
AREA: 2.95 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: C-4 ALLOWED USES: Commercial open display
district
PROPOSED USE: Used boat sales with open
display
STAFF NOTE:
The applicant was approximately 2 1/2 weeks late in submitting
the required copies of the survey and site plan for this
application. Therefore, staff has not had adequate time to
properly review the site plan for this public hearing. The site
plan was not reviewed by the Subdivision Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the item be deferred to the July 23, 1998
Planning Commission agenda. The item will need to be reviewed by
the Subdivision Committee on July 2, 1998.
THERE ARE NO GRAPHICS FOR THIS ITEM
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to submit
the required site plan in time for an adequate review by staff,
and therefore, the item needed to be deferred to the July 23,
1998 agenda.
June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1191
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 23, 1998
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: 5-1193
NAME: Coulson Oil - Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 10,101 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
Argenta Ventures, LLC Development Consultants, Inc.
c/o Mike Coulson 2200 N. Rodney Parham Rd.
P. 0. Box 68 Suite 220
No. Little Rock, AR 72115 Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: 1.47 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: C -3/C-4 ALLOWED USES: Commercial
PROPOSED USE: Convenience store with gas
pumps and restaurant
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Variance for reduced building setback along north (I-30) and
south (Baseline Road) property lines.
2. Waiver of required driveway spacing.
The property currently contains a convenience store with two gas
pump islands. Each gas pump island is covered by a canopy. The
northernmost canopy is located approximately 10 feet from the
north property line and the southern canopy is located
approximately 9 feet from the south property line.
The convenience store with gas pumps has existed on the site for
a number of years. All existing structures and improvements will
be removed for a full redevelopment of the site.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to redevelop the site as a new
convenience store with restaurant and fuel pump facilities.
The restaurant will have a drive-through window as shown on
the site plan.
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO • S-1193
B.
C.
E�
The applicant is proposing a 5,075 square foot building and
a canopy which covers six fuel pump islands. The restaurant
will occupy 2,600 square feet of the building. Fifty-one
parking spaces are proposed.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
A convenience store with two covered fuel pump islands has
existed on the western portion of this property for a number
of years. The eastern portion of the property is
undeveloped.
A fast-food restaurant is located east of the site. The
Wal-Mart development is located to the south across Baseline
Road. Interstate 30 is located to the north.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The West Baseline and Mavis Circle Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Baseline Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 45
feet from centerline will be required.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Baseline and Frontage Road.
3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577. Only one driveway allowed on Frontage Road east
of ramp access point.
4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7. Storm detention Ordinance applies to this property.
8. Easements are required for proposed and existing
drainage.
9. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
10. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
11. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
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Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
12. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
13. Baseline Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
15,000 vehicles.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARRLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: There may be restrictions regarding meter location
and size to serve this property.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Served by Routes #17 and #17A Mabelvale Downtown and
Mabelvale UALR. No adverse impacts or improvements to be
made.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for landscaping and buffers meet with
ordinance requirements with the exception of a small area
along the southern perimeter that drops slightly below the 6
foot width minimum.
Curb and gutter is required to protect landscaped areas from
vehicular traffic.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO • S-1193
G.
H.
ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
27, 1998. The revised plan shows two access points along
Baseline Road and two access points on the I-30 frontage
road. The applicant has worked out details with Public Works
regarding the design of the westernmost drive on the
frontage road. The applicant has decreased the width of the
driveway and proposed to make it a one-way, entrance only.
The applicant states that the second drive is necessary for
proper vehicular circulation within the site. Public Works
has approved the driveway arrangement.
The applicant has requested a waiver of the required
driveway spacing for both sets of driveways. Ordinance
requires that driveways have at least 300 feet of
separation. The proposed separation ranges from 90 to 105
feet. Public Works supports the waiver request.
The applicant has also requested a variance to allow reduced
building setbacks for the pump island canopy. The applicant
proposes a 16.65 foot setback along the north property line
(25 feet required by ordinance) and a 15.45 foot setback
along the south property line (25 feet required by
ordinance). The existing pump island canopies are
approximately 6 feet closer to the property lines than the
proposed structure. The 5,075 square foot building complies
with the ordinance required setbacks. Staff supports the
variance request.
There are 51 parking spaces shown on the site plan (39
regular spaces and 12 spaces at pump islands). Thirty-eight
parking spaces are required by ordinance.
The applicant should be aware the Arkansas State Highway
Department's future plans include one-way frontage roads
along I-30.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and F of this report.
2. Staff recommends approval of the waiver of required
driveway spacing.
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested setback
variances.
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1193
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Robert Brown was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposed site plan.
Staff asked how much of the proposed building would be devoted to
the restaurant use. Mr. Brown stated that he would provide that
information to staff.
Staff noted that the State Highway Department's future plans
included a one-way service road.
The Public Works requirements were briefly reviewed. It was
noted that only one driveway will be allowed on the I-30 frontage
road. Traffic circulation was briefly discussed. Mr. Brown
noted that a sidewalk will be shown on the revised site plan.
After a brief discussion, the committee forwarded the site plan
to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
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 Chairman 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
9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: 5-1198
NAME: Grubbs, Gardner and Hoskins - Revised Subdivision
Site Plan
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Otter Creek and Stagecoach Roads
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Grubbs, Gardner & Hoskins, Inc. McGetrick Engineering
10501 Stagecoach Road 319 East Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 3.58 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: C-3 ALLOWED USES: Commercial
PROPOSED USE: Expansion of engineering
offices and laboratories
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The 3.58 acre site at the southeast corner of Otter Creek and
Stagecoach Roads is the existing location of Grubbs, Gardner and
Hoskins, an engineering firm. The site consists of several
buildings which house offices, laboratories and storage space.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes a building expansion, a new building
and a parking lot expansion. The building expansion will
add 3,660 square feet to the main office building. A free-
standing 1,600 square foot building will be constructed
within the east half of the property and used for additional
laboratory space. A parking lot expansion, adding 10
parking spaces, is also proposed, along with a service
drive.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There are several single-family residences to the south of
this property with undeveloped land and a creek to the east
and north across Otter Creek Road. An auto salvage yard,
other commercial uses and additional undeveloped commercial
property is located along the west side of Stagecoach Road.
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ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1198
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this
writing. The Otter Creek and Crystal valley Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach Road and Otter Creek Road on the Master
Street Plan as a minor arterial, dedication of right-of-
way to 45 feet from centerline will be required.
Construct full improvements beyond AHTD construction to
MSP standards or make 15% in -lieu contribution for
construction.
2. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP".
3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
4. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of 293 feet is
required to be shown on plat and grading plans.
5. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property.
6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required. A drainage easement on the south property
line is also required.
7. Provide copy of access easement with adjacent landowner.
8. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded
to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with
the site development package.
9. Stagecoach Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count
of 8,200 vehicles.
10. Otter Creek has a 1995 average daily traffic count of
3,200 vehicles.
11. Obtain permits (barricade/street cut) for improvements
within proposed or existing right-of-way from Traffic
Engineering prior to construction in right-of-way.
12. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
13. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
14. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main located on property. Show
easements if applicable.
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ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO • 5-1198
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: Contact the Water Works if larger and/or additional
meter(s) are required. Acreage charge of $150 per acre
may apply in addition to normal connection charges.
Fire Department: Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding
fire hydrant placement.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: CATA does not serve the area.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance
requirements when averaged out. However, the proposed
parking area extends approximately 9 feet into the 20 foot
full width requirement along Stagecoach Road.
Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required
to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic.
A 6 foot high opaque screen is required to help screen this
property from the residential property to the south. The
preferred screen would probably be dense evergreen
plantings.
Prior to a building permit being issued, three copies of a
detailed landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. He may be reached at
371-4864.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
27, 1998. The revised plan complies with the concerns
raised by the Subdivision Committee and staff.
The 10 new parking spaces complies with ordinance
requirements for the office expansion (3,660 square feet).
Parking exists on the site to serve the existing buildings.
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ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont.) FILE NO.: S-1198
The proposed building expansion and laboratory building
comply with the ordinance required setbacks.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to
compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and
F of this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the site plan.
Staff noted several minor adjustments which needed to be made on
the site plan.
The Public works requirements were briefly reviewed. It was
noted that a sidewalk would need to be constructed along
Stagecoach Road.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the site plan
to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. There
were two persons present with concerns. Staff gave a brief
description of the site plan and a recommendation of approval
with conditions.
Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He briefly described aspects of the project.
Ray Denison addressed the Commission. Mr. Denison stated that he
owns the property south of this property. He said the property
needs to be cleaned up. His main concerns was in regards to the
20 foot drainage easement which runs along the south side of this
property.
Paula Perry addressed the Commission. She stated that she owns
the property east of this site. She also stated that the
property needs to be cleaned up. She also noted concerns with
the 20 foot drainage easement.
Tad Borkowski, of Public works, noted that the applicant had
agreed to dedicate the drainage easement and that the city would
improve the easement area. He stated that this was the natural
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channel for the drainage. He said that improvement of the
drainage easement would help improve drainage in the general
area.
There was a general discussion concerning the drainage easement
area.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, stated that the Public Works
Department would assure that the water that leaves this property
will do so at its natural location. He also noted that this
property will have to conform to the stormwater detention
ordinance.
Pat McGetrick noted that this property will be cleaned up and
maintained as part of the development plan.
Commissioner Putnam asked about the screening requirements.
Bob Brown noted that screening (opaque fence or evergreen
plantings) will be required along the south property line.
There was additional discussion relating to the drainage easement
area, the stormwater detention ordinance and liability for
flooding.
A motion was made to approve the site plan with the conditions
recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,
1 nay and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z -4305-C
NAME: Riddick - Zoning Site Plan Review
LOCATION: 2300 Cottondale Lane
DEVELOPER•
ENGINEER•
June Riddick Riddick Engineering Corp.
#7 Greenbrier Rd. First Commercial Bank Bldg.
Little Rock, AR 72202 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 2.25 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: 0-2 ALLOWED USES: Office
PROPOSED USE: Office
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. A variance to allow a reduced side yard setback along the
west property line.
2. A waiver of the required sidewalk along Cottondale Lane
BACKGROUND:
The 2.25 acre tract (Tract F -2B, Riverdale Addition) contains a
sump and a portion of the levee, adjacent to the Arkansas River.
There is also a pump house on the property.
A large amount of the stormwater for the Riverdale area drains
into the sump and is pumped into the river.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to construct a four-story, 34,020
square foot office building on the site, which will be built
into the levee, similar to the Edgewater Building to the
east. The first level of the building will be an indoor
parking garage for approximately 31 vehicles, with 3 levels
of office space. An additional 57 parking spaces and access
drive will be constructed along the southern, western and
northern perimeter of the sump. The applicant will also add
a third pump, as required by the levee improvement district,
to enhance stormwater drainage.
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ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4305-C
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and overgrown with grass and weeds.
There is an office building located east and west of the
site, with the Arkansas River located to the north.
Undeveloped 0-2 zoned property is located to the south
across Cottondale Lane.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received one (1) informational phone call as of
this writing. The Hillcrest and Capitol View Stifft Station
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP",
2. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood
hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood
hazard areas are required. Arkansas Department of
Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and NPDES permit
are also required.
3. Contact Levee District Engineer for approval and provide
approval to Public Works.
4. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall
be per Article V of Sec. 30.
5. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
16,577.
6. FEMA approval required.
7. The applicant needs to request a waiver from the
required 25 foot setback from the floodway.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer located on southwest side of Cottondale
Lane. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility prior to
construction.
AP&L: No Comment.
ARKLA: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment.
Water: On site fire protection may be required.
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ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4305-C
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Served by Route #21 - University Avenue. Is there a
pathway connecting to Riverfront Dr.? A walkway would
provide more convenient access to #21 for pedestrians and
encourage more ridership among the many business -persons in
the area.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
The plan submitted does not provide for the 17 foot wide
street buffer nor the 6 foot wide landscape strip
requirements by the zoning buffer and landscape ordinances.
Nor does it provide for the minimum 4 foot wide landscape
strip northwest of the proposed parking area. However, the
proposal far exceeds the area of interior landscaping
required.
It will be necessary to obtain a variance from the City
Beautiful Commission before minimum Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be reduced or deleted. To make application
to seek this approval, contact Bob Brown, Plans Review
Specialist. He may be reached at 371-4864.
G. ANALYSIS•
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May
27, 1998. The applicant also submitted letters from the
Army Corps of Engineers and the Riverdale Levee District.
(See attached letters.) The Army Corps of Engineers
approves the proposed site plan and the Riverdale Levee
District approves of the site plan concept. However, the
Riverdale Levee District notes that several detailed plans,
including finished contours, earthwork quantities within the
sump, geotechnical information and structural design of the
building, must be reviewed and approved by the District.
The 34,020 square foot office building requires 85 parking
spaces. The revised plan shows 88 parking spaces (31 within
the first floor parking garage and 57 along the perimeter of
the sump).
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced
side yard building setback along the west side. The
required setback is 25 feet and the proposed setback is 19
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ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4305-C
feet. Otherwise, the building conforms to the ordinance
setback requirements. The applicant is proposing a building
height of 71 feet.
The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement along Cottondale Lane. The applicant notes that
the adjacent property does not have a sidewalk and the
installation of a sidewalk will require removal of specimen
Bradford Pear trees which exist along Cottondale Lane.
Public Works recommends denial of the waiver request.
Public Works has indicated that a deferral of sidewalk
construction, until construction of sidewalk on adjacent
property, will be supported.
The applicant has also applied to the City Beautiful
Commission for a waiver of the required buffer and
landscaping along the western perimeter of the site and the
street side perimeter. The City Beautiful Commission has
the authority to waive landscape requirements.
Public Works has noted that a FEMA permit will be required.
Public Works also notes that the applicant needs to request
a waiver from the required 25 foot setback from the
floodway.
The applicant will also install a diesel pump which will
provide additional capacity to overcome the loss of water
storage due to filling which will be done along the
perimeter of the sump to accommodate the proposed parking
and driveways.
It is very evident that the applicant has additional work to
do (provide detailed plans to Riverdale Levee District,
obtain FEMA permit, Board of Directors waiver of sidewalk
requirement and City Beautiful waiver of landscaping) before
a building permit can be issued for the site. Staff
recommends a conditional approval of the site plan as
submitted, granting the applicant 6 months to work out the
outstanding issues noted above. If, in resolving any of
these issues the site plan is significantly changed, the
site plan will be brought back to the Commission.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends a conditional approval of the site plan
subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,
E and F of this report.
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2. Staff recommends approval of the side yard setback
variance.
3. Staff recommends denial of the requested waiver of
sidewalk.
4. The applicant will have 6 months to complete the
necessary steps in order to qualify for a building
permit.
a. Submit all required information to the Riverdale
Levee District and receive a final letter of
approval from the District.
b. Receive a waiver (or deferral) of required sidewalk
from the Little Rock Board of Directors or submit
plans showing planned construction of the sidewalk.
c. Receive approval from the City Beautiful Commission
on the waiver of required perimeter buffers and
landscaping.
d. Obtain a FEMA permit.
5. If any of the above issues cause the site plan to
significantly change (for example, shifting the drive
and/or parking further into the sump area) the site plan
will be brought back before the Commission.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
June Riddick was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the site plan.
Staff noted that letters from the Riverdale Levee Improvement
District #134 and the Army Corps of Engineers approving the
proposed construction would need to be submitted to staff. Staff
also noted that a section through the property would need to be
submitted.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mrs.
Riddick noted that a waiver of the required sidewalk may be
requested, in order to save the existing trees and landscaping
along Cottondale Lane.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, noted that the proposed
variance from the ordinance required landscaping would have to be
approved by the City Beautiful Commission.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the site plan to
the full Commission for final action.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4305-C
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
June Riddick was present, representing the application. There
was one person present with concerns. Staff gave a brief
description of the site plan and a recommendation of conditional
approval.
June Riddick addressed the Commission in support of the
application. She noted several changes in the site plan relating
to parking and a second drive from Cottondale Lane. She noted
that the sump area would be used as a sunken garden with a
fountain.
Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that there is not enough
street frontage to support two entrances.
There was a brief discussion concerning changes in the site plan.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, stated that
there were major issues involved with this development, primarily
the levee district approval.
Chairman Lichty asked how the Commission could make a decision on
the site plan without final approval from the levee district.
Mr. Lawson stated that there were two ways to deal with the
application:
1. Not act on the application until all approvals have been
granted, thereby deferring the application, or
2. Approving the concept of the site plan and allowing the
applicant time to resolve the remaining issues.
Commissioner Rahman asked about the setback from the floodway.
Bob Turner stated that the proposed building is out of the
floodway but it does not meet the required 25 foot setback from
the floodway. He stated that Mrs. Riddick has requested a
setback variance.
Commissioner Berry asked how people will get from the parking lot
to the building.
Mrs. Riddick stated that there will be a walkway through the sump
to the building.
There was a brief discussion concerning the Corps of Engineers
and the Levee District approvals. There was also discussion
concerning the sidewalk waiver which has been requested.
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ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4305-C
Bob East addressed the Commission with concerns. He stated that
he developed the Edgewater building to the east. He noted that
he had not seen a site plan prior to this meeting and had also
asked to see elevations. He asked the Commission to defer the
item in order to give the levee district engineer more time to
review the site plan. He also noted that he thought that Mrs.
Riddick was trying to overbuild the site.
Mr. Lawson stated that based on the comments by Mr. East and the
possible concerns of other property owners in the area, staff
would recommend that the item be deferred.
There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of
deferring the item.
Chairman Lichty asked Mrs. Riddick if she would agree to a
deferral.
Mrs. Riddick stated that she would agree to the deferral.
A motion was made to defer the item to the July 23, 1998 agenda.
The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
POST OFFICE BOX
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72 72203-0867
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF MAY 2 2 1998
Engineering and Technical Services Division
Regulatory Section
FILE NO. 14696
Mrs. June Riddick
Riddick Engineering
7 Greenbrier Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Dear Mrs. Riddick:
Z. -eft- 17
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Please refer to your request concerning Department of the
Army permit requirements pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. You have requested authorization for the placement of
dredged and fill material associated with construction of an
office building over a levee. The project is located on the
right descending bank of the Arkansas River, at navigation mile
120.6, on Cottondale Lane, in Little Rock, Pulaski County,
Arkansas.
Corps of Engineers personnel have visited the site and have
reviewed your plans. Your plans indicate that no wetland areas
or other "waters of the United States" within the project area
would be impacted. Therefore, the placement of dredged and fill
material associated with construction of your office building at
the subject location does not require a Section 404 Department of
the Army permit.
It is our understanding that you have contacted the
engineering firm which manages the private levee, over which your
building would be constructed, concerning any restrictions or
requirements. Your cooperation in the Corps of Engineers
regulatory program is appreciated. If you have any questions,
please contact me at (501) 324-5295.
Sincerely,
M. Elaine Edwards
Environmental Engineer
Enclosures
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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RIVERDALE LEVEE DISTRICT
May 27, 1998
Mr. Monte Moore
Subdivision Administrator
Department of Planning & Development
723 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201-1334
Re: Riverdale Subdivision Tract F2B
Dear Mr. Moore:
Garver & Garver has conducted a preliminary "H" & "H" study at the above site that indicates
that the addition of a 15,000 gpm pump would allow a reduction in storage of up to 50 percent
without any loss of protection to the Riverdale area.
I have also seen the Building and Road Site Plan by Riddick Engineers dated April 29, 1998,
which appears to be conceptual in nature without elevations or details
This tract is a difficult site to develop and will require extensive geotechnical, structural and civil
engineering as well as an agreement with the Levee District for modifications of drainage and
additions to the pumping capacity.
We currently have two 5,000 gpm electric pumps at the South Sump for a firm capacity of 5,000
gpm. The addition of a 15,000 gpm diesel driven pump not only provides the additional capacity
to overcome the loss of storage but also provides backup in case of power outages. We feel
comfortable in using a 15,000 gpm firm capacity.
The Levee District Board is in agreement with the concept presented by Mrs. Riddick but
emphasizes the need for detailed engineering plans for all components of the project. We cannot
make a recommendation to the Board until detailed plans are submitted for review. These plans
should show finished contours, earthwork quantities within the sump, geotechnical information
and structural design of the building. The building walls and slab should be designed to
withstand the Standard Project Flood on the Arkansas River. An emergency levee closure plan
must also be developed.
If you need additional information, please call me.
Sincerely yours,
C. F. Jones, P.E.
Levee District Engineer
cc: Marion Burton
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June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z -6409-A
NAME: Berry - Revised Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: 1009 West 7th Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Dennis Morgan/Robert Berry
PROPOSAL: To amend an existing
conditional use permit to
include tattooing and body
piercing with the previously
permitted retail and office
uses. The property is zoned
I-2.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
The site is located on the south side of West 7th
Street, just west of Chester Street.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
The site is located in an area of mixed commercial,
office and industrial uses. The proposed tattoo/body
piercing business should be compatible with the uses in
the area.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association was notified of
the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
Access to the site can be gained by using an existing
driveway from 7th Street on the west side of the
property, located actually on the neighboring property.
The existing site contains no legal off-street parking.
The owner has leased 21 parking spaces to use for the
other retail and office use. Mr. Berry has leased an
additional four spaces just for his business which
would meet the ordinance parking requirement for his
800 square feet. There is two hour on -street parking
along West 7th Street.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6409-A
5. Public Works Comments: No issues.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection. RPZ backflow prevention may be
required on the domestic service prior to the first
outlet. Contact Rodger Terrell at 223-1562 to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this
project.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
A conditional use permit was approved on October 30,
1997 for a gift shop in the two-story portion of the
building located on this I-2 zoned property. The one
story portion of the building was previously approved
for occupancy as an office. The applicant now proposes
to utilize the front half of this space for the
tattoo/body piercing business. The rear half will
remain office.
Parking is all off-site leased on a lot at NE corner of
7th and Chester Streets. The owner had leased from
Vino's 21 spaces for the uses in the original C.U.P.
Mr. Berry, owner of this additional business, has
obtained an additional four spaces from Vino's to meet
the required parking for his 800 square foot, personal
service business. A variance will be required since
all the parking is off-site and the ordinance limits
off-site parking to 25% of the total spaces. Many
buildings in this area including this one were built
many years ago with 0 setback, and therefore, with no
room for on-site parking.
The proposed tattoo and body piercing business should
be compatible with other uses in the area given the
mixture of nonresidential uses that currently exist.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6409-A
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with Water Department comments.
Staff also recommends approval of the variance request
for 100% off-site parking.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Robert Berry was present representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Mr. Berry explained how he was providing parking for his
business and that the arrangements for parking and also the
original uses were not changing.
Staff explained that Mr. Berry would need to submit a letter
requesting a variance to allow 100% off-site parking.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval,
subject to compliance with Water Department Comments. Staff
also recommended approval of the parking variance.
The conditional use permit and parking variance were placed
on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff
by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 19 FILE NO.: Z-6484
NAME: Tucker Accessory Dwelling -
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 33 Hickory Hills Circle
OWNER/APPLICANT: W. E. Tucker/Rocky Reagan
PROPOSAL: To allow a 1,104 square foot
accessory dwelling to be
constructed on this R-2 zoned
property.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
The property is located within a gated community, on
the west side of Hinson Road.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is zoned R-2 and is surrounded by large
residential lots. To the north it abuts a Planned
Residential District. The proposed use is compatible
with uses in the area.
There is no neighborhood association within proximity of
this site.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The Ordinance requires one on-site parking space each
for the principal dwelling and the accessory dwelling.
On-site parking spaces exceed the Ordinance
requirement.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
5. Public Works Comments: No issues.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection. Contact the Water Works if
larger and/or additional water meter(s) are
required.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6484
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
LATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
build an accessory dwelling on this R-2 zoned property
to be used for a pool house and occasional guest house.
It will be located in the back corner of this large lot
and will not be visible from the street. Therefore,
the additional dwelling will not cause crowding on the
property. There are no setback issues.
The structure is one-story, 1,104 square feet, with an
unfinished storage area underneath. Since there is an
ordinance limit of 700 square feet of floor space for
an accessory dwelling, a variance is necessary to
permit this size dwelling.
Staff believes the proposal is a reasonable use of this
property and will not have any adverse affect on the
area.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional
use permit.
Staff also recommends approval of the variance to
exceed the 700 square feet floor space maximum for an
accessory dwelling.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MAY 21, 1998)
Rocky Reagan represented the applicant. Staff presented the
item. There were no issues and only a very brief review of
the proposal. The Committee accepted the proposal and
forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
Staff also recommended approval of the requested area
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ITEM NO.: 19 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6484
variance to allow the accessory dwelling to exceed 700
square feet.
The conditional use permit and area variance were placed on
the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes
and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 20
NAME•
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
FILE NO.: Z-6497
Centers for Youth and Families
- Conditional Use Permit
10700 Facts Court
Centers for Youth and Families/
Robert D. Ross
PROPOSAL: To continue to use an existing
single family residence zoned
R-2 for a therapeutic group
home for up to four female
residents.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
This property is located on Facts Court off of Diamond
Drive, south of Mabelvale Cutoff.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is located in a residential single family
R-2 zoned area. No changes to the exterior are planned
so this house will continue to blend in with the other
houses. Since there are only four residents and one
staff member, the number of people at the house will be
similar to a good size family. The operation is not
expected to be very noticeable, and therefore, not have
a large impact on the neighborhood.
The Yorkwood Neighborhood Association was notified of
the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The site has a normal residential single car driveway
and carport which will not be changed. The residents
are not allowed to have cars. The existing parking
should be sufficient for the operation as described and
would meet ordinance requirements for a single family
residence.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
5. Public Works Comments: No issues.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6497
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
water: No objection.
wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
continue operating a group care facility which provides
a therapeutic group home setting for up to four female
residents between the ages of 16 and 18. The group
home has been operating at this location for 3 1/2
years. The residents are under the custody of the
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of
Children and Family Services. Residents attend local
schools and are provided a structured living
environment to help them develop independent living
skills. The residents are supervised 24 hours/day, 7
days/week in shifts, but no staff member lives at the
house. The residents receive individual and group
counseling each week, sometimes at the home, sometimes
at other locations.
In reviewing this request the Commission must consider
the Ordinance, Section 36-107 which states that
"(12) Separation or spacing requirements for
group care facilities or group homes will
be determined by the planning commission
so as not to adversely impact the
surrounding properties and neighborhood.
Issues to consider during review of a
group care facility include:
a. Total number of similar facilities
located in the neighborhood.
b. Spacing of existing similar
facilities.
C. Existing zoning and land use patterns.
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ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6497
d. The number of individuals and type of
services being proposed.
e. The availability of facilities
providing like services.
f. Provisions for readily accessible
public or quasi -public
transportation."
Regarding these items, staff provides the following
information:
a. Based on available information, staff
is not aware of any other group homes
in this neighborhood. Item No. 21,
Z-6498 concerns a proposed group home
to be located one mile to the NW, on
Southwest Drive.
b. N/A
C. Surrounding area is zoned R-2, the
land use pattern is residential, and
the surrounding property consists of
single family homes.
d. Explained above.
e. Based on available information, staff
is not aware of other facilities
providing like services in this area.
f. This site is not directly on a CATA
bus route, but an agency van is used
to provide some transportation. The
nearest CATA bus route is on Chicot
Road which is about a 1/2 mile to the
west. The residents ride a school bus
to school.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to all vehicles parked at the site being parked
on paved surfaces.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6497
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Mr. Richard Hill and James Dendy were present representing
the application. Staff gave a brief description of the
proposal.
Mr. Hill gave a brief description of the operation and how
what they are doing fits within the definition of a group
care facility.
There being no issues, the Committee accepted the proposal
and forwarded it to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Two persons were present in support of the item. Staff read
into the record a letter of objection which had been
received from Robert Padgett of 10611 Facts Court. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to all vehicles parked at the site being parked on paved
surfaces.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved
as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-6498
NAME•
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
Centers for Youth and Families
- Conditional Use Permit
9800 Southwest Drive
U. S. Dept. of Housing
and Urban Development/
Robert D. Ross
PROPOSAL: To continue to use an existing
single family residence zoned
R-2 for a therapeutic group
home for up to four male
residents.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
The property is located on the west side of Southwest
Drive three lots north of Spanish Road.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is located in a residential single family
R-2 zoned area. No changes to the exterior are planned
so this house will continue to blend in with the other
houses. Since there are only four residents and one
staff member, the number of people at the house will be
similar to a good size family. The operation is not
expected to be very noticeable, and therefore, not have
a large impact on the neighborhood.
The West Baseline Neighborhood Association was notified
of the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The site has a normal residential single car driveway
and carport which will not be changed. The residents
are not allowed to have cars. The existing parking
should be sufficient for the operation as described and
would meet ordinance requirements for a single family
residence.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
5. Public Works Comments: No issues.
June il, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6498
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
continue operating a group care facility which provides
a therapeutic group home setting for up to four male
residents between the ages of 16 and 18. The group
home has been operating at this location for 3 1/2 to 4
years. The residents are under the custody of the
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of
Children and Family Services. Residents attend local
schools and are provided a structured living
environment to help them develop independent living
skills. The residents are supervised 24 hours/day, 7
days/week in shifts, but no staff member lives at the
house. The residents receive individual and group
counseling each week, sometimes at the home, sometimes
at other locations.
In reviewing this request the Commission must consider
the Ordinance, Section 36-107 which states that
"(12) Separation or spacing requirements for
group care facilities or group homes will
be determined by the planning commission
so as not to adversely impact the
surrounding properties and neighborhood.
Issues to consider during review of a
group care facility include:
a. Total number of similar facilities
located in the neighborhood.
b. Spacing of existing similar
facilities.
C. Existing zoning and land use patterns.
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ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6498
d. The number of individuals and type of
services being proposed.
e. The availability of facilities
providing like services.
f. Provisions for readily accessible public
or quasi -public transportation."
Regarding these items, staff provides the following
information:
a. Based on available information, staff
is not aware of any other group homes
in this neighborhood. Item no. 20,
Z-6497 concerns a proposed group home
to be located 1+ mile to the SW on
Facts Court.
b. N/A
C. Surrounding area is zoned R-2, the
land use pattern is residential, and
the surrounding property consists of
single family homes.
d. Explained above.
e. Based on available information, staff
is not aware of other facilities
providing like services in this area.
f. This site is not directly on a CATA
bus route, but an agency van is used
to provide some transportation. The
nearest CATA bus route is on Chicot
and Mabelvale Cut-off Roads which are
1/2 mile to the south and east. The
residents ride a school bus to school.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to all vehicles parked at the site being parked
on paved surfaces.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Mr. Richard Hill and James Dendy were present representing
the application. Staff gave a brief description of the
proposal.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6498
Mr. Hill gave a brief description of the operation and how
what they are doing fits within the definition of a group
care facility.
There being no issues, the Committee accepted the proposal
and forwarded it to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Two persons were present in support of the item. One letter
of support from the West Baseline Neighborhood Association
had been received. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval subject to all vehicles being
parked at the site being parked on paved surfaces.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 22
FILE NO.: Z-6499
NAME: Renaud Accessory Dwelling
LOCATION: 5615 "L" Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Lou Renaud/Shane Scott
PROPOSAL: To allow a 590 square foot
existing structure to be used
for an accessory dwelling on
this R-2 zoned property.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Site Location:
South side of "L" Street, one-half block east of
Filmore Street, immediately adjacent to the alley.
Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is located within a residential area
consisting of a mixture of single family individual
homes in the immediate area, and multi -family
condominium units to the west across Filmore Street.
The structure desired to be converted to an accessory
dwelling is an existing one-story block building
abutting on the alley. Across the alley is a tree -
covered, grown over drainage area. The proposed
accessory dwelling appears to be compatible with
development in the area.
The Prospect Terrace and Hillcrest Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing
regarding this proposal.
On -Site Drives and Parking:
The Ordinance requires one on-site
for the principal dwelling and the
There are adequate parking spaces
ordinance requirements.
Screening and Buffers: No issues.
Public works Comments: No issues.
parking space each
accessory dwelling.
on site to meet
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
water: No objection.
June 11, 1998
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ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6499
Wastewater: Sewer main located in alley. Contact
Little Rock Wastewater Utility if any construction
is to occur.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
use an existing, 590 square foot one-story block
accessory structure as an accessory dwelling. No
expansion of the structure is proposed. In the past
this structure has been used for a hobby shop, storage,
and office. Most utilities are already hooked up
coming from the primary house. Water and sewer would
be added. No separate meters will be installed.
The applicant intends to use the accessory dwelling on
an occasional basis for visiting relatives and for
someone to watch the house when the owner is out of
town.
Staff believes this is a reasonable use of this
structure and is compatible with development in the
area.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional
use permit.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Shane Scott was present representing the applicant. Staff
presented the proposal. There were no issues to discuss or
in question. The Committee accepted the item and forwarded
it to the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
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ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6499
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 23 FILE NO.: Z-6500
NAME: ENSCO Recycling Center -
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1020 S. Taylor Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: MOCO Investments/ENSCO, Inc.
PROPOSAL: To allow for a household
chemical drive through
recycling center to be placed
on this I-2 zoned property.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Between 10th and 11th Street, on the west side of S.
Taylor Street.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is zoned I-2 and surrounded by a mixture
of commercial and residential uses. Across Taylor to
the east is zoned R-3 but there are no houses close by.
Abutting property to the west is R-2 zoned, but is
actually a large church complex. To the north is C-3
and I-2 zoned property and to the south across 11th
Street is also zoned C-3. This use should not have an
adverse affect on the surrounding property or future
development.
The War Memorial and Oak Forest Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The site has two means of access, one off of S. Taylor
and one off of 10th Street. The 10th Street access is
intended to be the primary means of entrance and exit
for this operation. The applicant has planned for six
parking spaces on site which should be adequate. The
use is designed as a drive-through business and
requires little on-site parking.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6500
5. Public Works Comments:
Dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline is
required on West 10th, West 11th Street and South
Taylor to meet commercial street standards.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
water: No objection. RPZ backflow prevention may be
required on the domestic service prior to the first
outlet. Contact Rodger Terrell at 223-1562 to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this
project.
Wastewater: Contact the Industrial Monitoring Section
of Little Rock Wastewater Utility concerning
disposal of any waste in the sanitary sewer system.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for a household chemical, drive through recycling
center in an existing building on this I-2 zoned
property. This use would qualify as a permitted by
right materials recycling facility except for the
petroleum products and flammable liquids which are
expressly excluded materials in the ordinance
definition of a recycling facility.
ENSCO has been contracted by Pulaski County to set up
this facility. One day a week citizens will be able to
drive through and drop off a variety of household and
lawn chemicals, oil, paint, gasoline, solvents,
antifreeze, etc. for disposal or recycling. The next
day citizens can pick up reusable material from the
same location. Those materials that are not usable in
their present form are sent off within 24-48 hours to
E1 Dorado, Arkansas for processing. All activity at
this site will occur inside the facility including
material drop off, repackaging, minor processing, and
re -issue. Collection time will be on Wednesday from
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Employees will start work
about 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. On Thursdays customers
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ITEM NO.: 23 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6500
will be able to pick up reusable items, and ENSCO
personnel will be processing and packaging other
materials for shipment between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 P.M. Friday mornings will be used only as
needed to finish up any work, and shipping out
materials if not completed on Thursdays. No work is
anticipated at this site normally from Friday noon
through Tuesdays.
ENSCO has planned to take all precautions to ensure a
safe and contained operation including flammable
storage cabinets, haz-mat building for handling and
processing of flammables, covering of floor and ground
surfaces during handling, and proper vent system to
capture any fumes.
Based on information provided, staff does not expect
any adverse affect on the area.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional
use permit subject to compliance with staff comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Jim Dupree of ENSCO was present representing the applicant.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
The applicant submitted a revised site plan detailing
building dimensions and parking. There was a short
discussion, but no outstanding issues. The Committee
accepted the item and forwarded it to the full Commission
for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors
present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant
had, on June 11, 1998, requested that the item be withdrawn.
A motion was made to waive the bylaws and accept the
applicant's late request to withdraw the item. The motion
was approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
The item was then placed on the Consent Agenda and approved
for withdrawal by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
June 11, 1998
ITEM NO.: 24
NAME:
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z-6501
Stotlar Duplex - Conditional
Use Permit
1809 S. Pierce Street
Claudia Stotlar/Allen Stotlar
To allow duplex use of this
two-story single family
residence, zoned R-3.
The property is located between 18th and 19th Streets
on the east side of S. Pierce, two lots north of 19th
Street.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is zoned R-3 and contains a two-story
house currently under construction to modify it to
accommodate a second family residence on the second
story. It is surrounded by single family single story
residences. Converting this house to a duplex use
should not have an adverse impact on surrounding
property.
The Oak Forest and Curran -Conway Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The ordinance requires 1.5 parking spaces per unit of a
two-family dwelling. Currently, there is one unpaved
driveway entering the property from S. Pierce. The
applicant proposes to pave that driveway and add two
more parking spaces in the rear to be accessed from the
alley. That would meet ordinance requirements for
three parking spaces.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
5. Public Works Comments: No issues.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection. Contact the Water Works if an
additional meter is required.
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6501
Wastewater: Sewer main located in alley. Contact
Little Rock Wastewater Utility if any construction
is to occur.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow an existing single family house to be converted
into a duplex. The applicant who is deaf would live on
the first floor and her niece would live on the second
floor. The residence is currently being totally
remodeled to turn the two floors into separate
residences. All changes to modify the house for a
duplex will be internal, consisting of adding a
kitchen, utility meters and some doors. The only
noticeable exterior change would be the parking area
off the alley in the rear.
Staff does not foresee an adverse affect on the
neighborhood from the change to duplex use.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional
use permit subject to construction of three paved
parking spaces on site.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
No one was present representing the issue due to a
misunderstanding by the applicant. Staff gave a brief
description of the item and identified the need for one
additional parking space more than the two shown on the
initial site plan. The Committee accepted the item and
forwarded it to the full Commission for final resolution
subject to receiving a revised site plan showing three paved
parking spaces. (A revised site plan was received which
showed the required parking.)
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ITEM NO.: 24 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6501
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval
subject to 3 paved parking spaces being provided on the
site.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved
as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 25 FILE NO.: Z-6502
NAME:
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
City of Little Rock Fleet
Services - Conditional Use
Permit
201 S. McKinley Street
Simon DeBartolo Group/
Bill Dewitt
PROPOSAL: To use a vacant vehicle
maintenance facility to
maintain city vehicles on
this property zoned C-3.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
The property is located on the east side of S.
McKinley, one lot south of West Markham.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This is an existing vacant structure, originally built
for vehicle maintenance in C-3 zoning. To the northeast
is 0-3 zoned property, to the north and south is C-3
zoned property, and to the west across McKinley is R-2
zoned property. No external modifications or
construction is proposed. Therefore, staff does not see
any adverse affect on the area.
The Briarwood Neighborhood Association was notified of
the public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The site currently has three entrances from McKinley
Street and one in the rear from the University Mall
parking lot. There is sufficient parking on site to
meet ordinance requirements.
4. Screening and Buffers: No issues.
5. Public Works Comments:
1. McKinley Street is a commercial street, dedicate
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175
and the "MSP".
June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6502
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: Contact the Industrial Monitoring Section
of Little Rock Wastewater Utility concerning
disposal of any waste in the sanitary sewer system.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The City of Little Rock is requesting a conditional use
permit to operate an automotive and small truck garage
in this existing C-3 zoned building. It was originally
built for a J C Penney Automotive center. It was later
used as a Firestone Store, but has been vacant for more
than a year. No expansion of the existing facility is
planned. Fleet Services must relocate from their Shall
Street facility by the end of June. This facility will
meet their needs quickly without having to build a new
facility. The site would operate from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff does not see an
adverse impact to the area from this use.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to Public Works and utility comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
The applicant was present. Staff gave a brief description
of the proposal.
There was a brief discussion regarding Public Works Comments
and it was agreed that the applicant should ask for a waiver
to the sidewalk improvements. Clarification was also given
by staff as to what all qualifies as available parking and
that a plan must be submitted showing how parking
requirements would be met.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 25 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6502
There being no other issues, the Committee accepted the item
and forwarded it to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were several interested
neighborhood residents present. Prior to action on this
item, the applicant met with these persons and explained the
issue. The residents had no objection to the proposal.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval
subject to compliance with Public Works and Wastewater
Utility Comments. It was noted that Public Works had
determined that right-of-way dedication was not required.
It was also noted that Public Works and the applicant had
agreed to a deferral of the sidewalk requirement on McKinley
Street until such time as sidewalks were constructed along
this whole section of McKinley. Staff recommended approval
of the deferral.
Mrs. Pollard, of 6410 West Markham, expressed concern about
the hours of trash pick-up. Jim Lawson, Director of
Planning and Development, stated that dumpster pick-up would
be only during day -light hours.
The conditional use permit and sidewalk deferral request
were placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 26
NAME•
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT•
FILE NO.: z-6503
CATA Bus Transfer Center -
Conditional Use Permit
310 East Capitol
CATA/Robert Brown, DCI
PROPOSAL: To allow the block between
4th, Capitol, Rock and
Cumberland, zoned General
Business, to be used for a bus
passenger transfer depot.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
The proposed bus transfer depot takes up the entire
block between 4th, Capitol, Rock and Cumberland
Streets. The Travel Center Building will be located in
the middle of the block on Capitol.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This property is zoned GB, General Business. It has GB
zoned property to the north, east and west, and HDR,
High Density Residential to the south across Capitol.
Across Capitol there is a parking lot, some offices and
apartments. This use should not cause an adverse affect
on the surrounding property.
The MacArthur Park, Downtown and River Market
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
This site would be redeveloped from ground level and
they are proposing entrances from Cumberland Street,
Rock Street, and 4th Street. Six parking spaces are
proposed along Rock Street which should be adequate
based on the nature of the operation.
4. Screening and Buffers:
The plan submitted does not provide for the normal 15
foot wide street landscape buffers required by the
zoning Ordinance, nor the 6 foot wide perimeter
landscape strips required by the Landscape Ordinance.
However, the use of the site is unique in nature and
June 11,1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6503
the normal requirement may be deemed inappropriate
because of the anticipated pedestrian traffic.
The maintenance of this site will be an important
factor from the aspect of litter as well as
landscaping.
Additional information that is needed includes: tree
caliper and specie, tree well preparation and
anchoring, type of plants to go in raised planter beds
and water sources.
Because of the lack of screening shrubs and live ground
cover, it will be necessary to obtain a variance from
the City Beautiful Commission. To make application to
seek this approval, contact Bob Brown, Plans Review
Specialist. He may be reached at 371-4864.
It will be necessary to obtain a franchise approval
before trees can be planted within the public right-of-
way.
5. Public Works Comments:
1. Request waiver of driveway width and spacing
requirements.
2. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this
property.
3. NPDES and grading permits are required prior to
construction, site grading and drainage plan will
need to be submitted and approved.
4. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per
current ADA standards.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be
submitted for approval prior to start of work.
6. Developer is responsible for cost of conversion of
4th Street to two-way traffic and any other right-
of-way modifications and signing.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: Relocation of existing sewer main required
prior to construction.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Arkla: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
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June 11, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6503
CATA: The site is on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow a bus transfer depot to be located in this GB,
General Business, zoned area, taking up the entire
block between Rock, Cumberland, 4th Streets, and
Capitol Avenue.
The station would be open from 4:40 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Monday through Friday; 4:50 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Saturday;
and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Security will be
active on site 24 hours per day. The main office on
site will be on Capitol Avenue. The roof overhang for
that building is currently designed to encroach into
the Capitol Avenue right-of-way by about 5 feet. The
impact of that encroachment is minimal since it will be
27 feet above a 16 foot wide sidewalk. It is caused by
the high ceiling open lobby area in the center of this
building. A franchise from Public Works will be
necessary for that encroachment. All other setbacks
and height dimensions meet ordinance requirements.
An alley abandonment between 4th Street and Capitol
Avenue will also be part of this project, but the
attorney for CATA is handling that action separately
directly with the Board of Directors. The applicant
also wishes to change traffic flow on 4th Street to two
way and is working that issue separately with Public
works.
No freestanding business identification signs are
requested. Perimeter lighting will be the same style
as is used along Capitol Avenue. Interior driveway
lighting will be the same style as parking lot lighting
in the area with some additional ground bollard
pedestrian lighting as needed. There will be a 38 foot
tall clock tower on 4th Street at the opposite end of
the center platform plaza from the main building.
Several waivers are also requested: (a) drive opening
sizes and close proximity to one another; (b) curb
radius enlargements; (c) filing fee since CATA is an
entity of public service.
This use should not cause an adverse affect on the
surrounding area.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6503
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to comments from Public Works, comments
regarding screening and buffers and obtaining a
franchise for the roof overhang which extends into
Capitol Avenue right-of-way.
Staff also recommends approval of waiver requests for
wider driveway openings and closer spacing between
driveways, and curb radius enlargements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 21, 1998)
Robert Brown of DCI was present representing the applicant.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Several areas were discussed. Public Works Comments were
reviewed first. Then Mr. Brown was asked to work with Bill
Henry regarding the traffic flow changes to 4th Street and
to go ahead and submit needed waiver requests for the
driveways and curb radius. Landscaping and buffers was
another area discussed. Staff emphasized the need to
coordinate variances for landscaping with the City Beautiful
Commission and obtain a franchise for placing trees within
the public right-of-way. Staff noted that a franchise would
also be required for the part of the main building that
extends into the Capitol Avenue right-of-way. Parking was
also discussed and agreement reached that the six parking
places would be adequate given the nature of the operation.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The applicant was present. There was one interested party
present. The applicant met with this individual prior to
action on the item. The individual stated that he had no
objection to the issue. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with Public Works Comments
2. Compliance with screening and buffer requirements
3. A franchise must be obtained for the roof overhang
extending into the Capitol Avenue right-of-way.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 26 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6503
Staff also recommended approval of the waiver requests for
wider driveway openings, closer spacing between driveways
and curb radius enlargements. Staff informed the Commission
that the applicant had agreed to pay the filing fee.
A motion was made to approve the conditional use permit and
requested waivers as recommended by staff. The motion was
approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 27 FILE NO.: Z-5873
NAME: Kremer Short -Form PD -R
REQUEST: Staff proposal to review for revocation, a PD -R that
expired in November of 1997.
DEVELOPER: William R. Kremer
AREA: 0.32 Acres
ZONING: PD-R/R-3
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Multifamily as PD -R
PROPOSED USE: Eight apartments were
authorized.
In August of 1994 the applicant filed his request for
consideration of a plan to build apartments on this vacant
corner. The Commission held its hearing on the request on
September 6, 1994 at which time there were objectors involved.
The proposal conformed to the land use plan and staff supported
the request. A lengthy meeting was held. Commissioners were
concerned about building elevations. The request was deferred
until October 18, 1994.
On October 18, another lengthy meeting produced a planning
commission vote to approve the PD -R.
The City Board approved the request on November 23, 1994.
OWNER'S POSITION•
Mr. Kremer submitted a letter on April 30 in which he stated that
he would like to do the project, but needs two additional years.
He requests reinstatement.
RECOMMENDATION•
That the PD -R be revoked; that Ordinance No. 16,782 creating the
PD -R be repealed and, that, the property be returned to R-3
Single Family zoning. Staff suggests that, if Mr. Kremer is
serious about doing the apartments, he could be placed on a later
agenda to reinstate the plan approval. This would require repeal
of the current ordinance and approval of another.
June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 27 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5873
NOTICE INFORMATION
PER ORDINANCE•
Little Rock Ordinance No. 16,798 requires that City Staff provide
notice to the owner of record, adjacent residents and
neighborhood associations. This has been or will be done.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
The Chair identified the issue. A brief statement by staff
presented a recommendation that the revocation be completed.
The applicant presented a statement as to why the PRD expired,
saying he did not know about the three years and had other
activities that prohibited building the apartments. He said he
would like to have a two year extension.
Mrs. Trumper, a neighbor presented arguments in support of the
revocation. Staff pointed out that extension could only be
gained through refiling and a public hearing. There were four
calls in support of revocation.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made to recommend the
revocation to the Board Directors. The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 28 FILE NO.: Z-5703
NAME: Buie Mini -Storage Long -Form PCD
REQUEST: Staff proposal to review for revocation a PCD that
expired in September 1996.
LOCATION: At 4801 South Shackleford Road
DEVELOPER: Charles Buie
AREA: 3.36 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: PCD/C-3 ALLOWED USES: Mini Storage per PCD
PROPOSED USE: Six buildings and allied
office.
BACKGROUND:
In June of 1993 the applicant filed his request for consideration
of a plan to construct a mini -storage complex in two phases. The
site in question is the south 3.36 acres of a larger parcel used
as a salvage yard.
The Planning Commission held its public hearing on July 13 and
due to problems the item was deferred to August 24 at which time
it was approved on the Consent Agenda.
There were no objectors.
The City Board approved the request on September 21, 1993.
OWNER'S POSITION:
Mr. Buie provided a response to staff inquiry as to his mini -
storage project. He stated, he is looking to sell or other
development and this PZD is not to be pursued.
RECOMMENDATION•
That the PCD be revoked; that Ordinance No. 16,491 be repealed
and that the property be returned to R-2 Single Family and C-3
Commercial.
June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 28 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5703
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
There were no objectors, no calls and no letters.
The requests was offered for hearing. A brief discussion
followed. It was determined to place this matter on the Consent
Agenda for approval. A motion was made to approve the Consent
Agenda. It passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 29 FILE NO.: Z-4523
NAME: Hunters Ridge PRD
REQUEST: Staff proposal to review for revocation, a PRD that
expired in January 1, 1995.
DEVELOPER: Winrock Development Company by
Russell B. McDonough, III
AREA• 13.69 Acres
ZONING• PRD
BACKGROUND•
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Multifamily per the PRD
PROPOSED USE: 164 Apartments at 12 units
per acre
This PRD received preliminary approval from the Planning
Commission on November 21, 1985 and by the Board of Directors on
December 3, 1985. There was some objection to more apartments in
this area of Highway 10.
The PRD ran through its first term of approval and a request for
time extension was granted in November of 1987 and in November
1989 and in January of 1991 and last on February 16, 1993.
The Board of Directors determined in its review in 1993 that the
PUD was not to be extended, time wise, beyond January of 1995
without a detailed review of the plan relative to the Highway 10
Overlay District standards.
In 1996 Staff added this item to the revocation list and
proceeded to clear the record. Mr. Ron Tyne of Winrock appeared
before the Commission and requested that revocation be held in
abeyance pending filing of a PZD in the near future. This did
not occur. No contact has been made by Winrock and staff feels
compelled to follow up on the Board's directive of no more
extensions.
OWNER'S POSITION•
Mr. Russ McDonough of Winrock Development advised staff by phone
that the PRD would not be pursued and that a letter to that
effect would be forthcoming. At this writing, it has not been
received.
June 11, 1y98
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 29 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4523
RECOMMENDATION:
That the PRD be revoked; that the Ordinance No. 15,004 creating
the PRD be repealed and that the land be returned to R-2 Single
Family zoning.
NOTICE INFORMATION
PER ORDINANCE:
Little Rock Ordinance No. 16,798 requires that City Staff provide
notice to the owner of record, adjacent owners, and neighborhood
associations. This has been or will be done.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 1998)
There were two letters in support of revocation.
The requests was offered for hearing. A brief discussion
followed. It was determined to place this matter on the Consent
Agenda for approval. A motion was made to approve the Consent
Agenda. It passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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SUBDIVISION MINUTES
There being no further business before the Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.