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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpc_01 03 2019LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING — REZONING — CONDITIONAL USE HEARING MINUTE RECORD JANUARY 3, 2019 4:00 P.M. Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being ten (10) in number. Members Present: Craig Berry Tom Brock Scott Hamilton Marlon Haynes Paul Latture Bill May Robbin Rahman Diana Thomas Robert Stebbins Robby Vogel Members Absent: Buelah Bynum City Attorney: Shawn Overton Approval of the Minutes of the November 15, 2018 Meeting of the Little Rock Planning Commission. The Minutes were approved as presented. LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING – REZONING – CONDITIONAL USE HEARING JANUARY 3, 2019 4:00 P.M. I. OLD BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: A. Z-9291-A Word of Outreach Prayer Garden – Revised Conditional Use Permit 2700 Brown Street II. NEW BUSINESS: Item Number: File Number: Title: 1. Z-9380 Rezoning from R-2 to AF 15123 Alexander Road 2. Z-1903-B Centro Christiano Hispano Church – Revised Conditional Use Permit 8114 West 36th Street and 3502/3510 Gilman Street 3. Z-5080-A Gro Properties Duplexes – Conditional Use Permit Southeast corner of West 33rd Street and Ludwig Street 4. Z-6784-A Immanuel Baptist Church Main Campus – Revised Conditional Use Permit 501 N. Shackleford Road 5. Z-6784-B Immanuel Baptist Church South Campus – Conditional Use Permit 315 N. Shackleford Road 6. Z-8176-A Little Rock Bridge Club – Revised Conditional Use Permit 7415 Indiana Avenue January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z-9291-A NAME: Word of Outreach Prayer Garden – Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2700 Brown Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Word of Outreach: Owner Carolyn Smith: Authorized Applicant PROPOSAL: A revision to the previously approved conditional use permit is requested to allow for the addition of improvements and activities on the prayer garden site. The property is zoned R-3. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the southwest corner of West 27th and Brown Streets. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The site is located at the edge of a residential neighborhood. Single family residences are located to the north, west and east. Commercial uses are located along Roosevelt Road to the south. Staff has concerns that allowing the conversion of the individual-oriented nature of the prayer garden to a more corporate meeting and gathering space will have a potentially negative effect on the nearby residents. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Goodwill and Love Neighborhood Associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: No parking is provided on site. The original CUP to allow the Prayer Garden did not require any on-site parking. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Landscape must be in compliance with current landscape code upon completion of the project. Any existing landscape or irrigation disturbed by January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9291-A 2 construction shall be repaired or replaced before a certificate of occupancy can be obtained. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 27th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Brown Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 27th Street and Brown Street. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer service available in 27th Street, northwest of property. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Energy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection Fire Department: No comments. Building Codes: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process. This project will require January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9291-A 3 fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: A RRM bus route is located along Roosevelt Road, south of the site. Planning Division: No comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 12, 2018) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and noted additional information was needed. Staff noted the applicant would specifically be asked the following: • Describe the frequency of events and services proposed to be held at the site. What is the anticipated attendance at these events and services? • Where will parking occur for events and services? • Will there be any use of speakers or any manner of amplified sound for music, spokesperson, etc…. in conjunction with any events and services? • Will there be any additional lighting employed on the site for any events and services? Public Works, Landscape and Other Agency Comments were presented. Staff stated they would contact the applicant regarding the comments and needed information. STAFF ANALYSIS: On March 8, 2018, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow Word of Outreach Ministry to develop a prayer garden on the vacant, R-3 zoned lot located at 2700 Brown Street. The site contained only a 25 X 11 concrete slab remaining from the removal of a dilapidated residential structure. The ministry had been given permission to place a small (8 X 8) storage building on the slab to store lawn equipment and the like. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9291-A 4 The prayer garden was proposed to contain a gazebo structure and several specific areas for reading, praying or meditating. Each of the meditation areas was to have a bench where persons could sit. Ground-level speakers were to be placed at each prayer-mediation area to play quiet music which can be heard only upon entering the garden and sitting at one of the benches. The various prayer stations were to be identified by signs such as “Love”, “Temperance”, “Pathway to Joy”, “Pathway to Faith” and “Pathway to Peace”. The future gazebo structure was to be utilized by students of Word of Outreach Christian Center, their parents and guests for various gatherings, fellowshipping and corporate prayer. During the Planning Commission review process, the applicant submitted the following amendments to address some concerns which had been raised by neighbors and staff: 1. Fencing and an entrance gate with a lock will be placed around the prayer garden. 2. The normal hours of operation for the prayer will be 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily. 3. There will be no additional lighting placed in the prayer garden. There is an existing night light from Entergy which comes on in the night and goes off in the morning. 4. The sound system will only function during the hours the prayer garden is open. 5. No benches, chairs, etc… will be in the garden until a fence (with gate and lock) has been erected around the garden. 6. The prayer garden will not be available for general public use until a fence with a lock has been installed. Until such time, the applicant will keep the grounds of the prayer garden neat and clean and will begin planting trees, shrubs, plants, herbs and flowers. 7. If any Word of Outreach students, parents or staff desire to visit the prayer garden (prior to installation of the fence and other improvements) they will have to bring their own chairs, if they plan to sit. When they leave, they will take their chairs with them. The fence was to be combination of privacy fencing and chainlink. No improvements were to be placed on the property, other than landscaping, prior to the erection of the perimeter fencing with a gate and lock. The prayer garden has for the most part been completed as approved. Fencing has been installed, with gate and lock. The prayer stations are in place as is the landscaping. A dedication event was held in conjunction with commemorative services on September 11. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9291-A 5 Word of Outreach is now requesting a revision to the CUP to allow for additions to the prayer garden, creating what is being called “An Open Air Sanctuary Without Walls.” The proposed improvements consist of an 8’ X 16’ building containing an 8’ X 8’ handicap accessible restroom and an 8’ X 8’ storage space for chairs, tables and umbrellas for used during special functions to be held in the prayer garden. Also proposed are two gazebo buildings and a cover over the 25’ X 11’ concrete slab. The new cover will be over the 8’ X 8’ tool storage shed and will provide covering over sitting areas on either side of that structure. In response to questions raised at Subdivision Committee, the applicant submitted the following additional information: • The frequency of events and/or services, as related to the Dedication and Consecration Ceremony on 9/11 will not be the normal activities at the Throne of Grace Prayer Garden. The general public hours will be from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. With the accompany of a Facilitator, individuals can enter into the Prayer Garden, per request to our 24 hour Prayer Hotline (501.663.0300), specifically for the purpose of meditation, prayer, reading, and/or relaxation, in the presence of The Lord. To keep from having loitering, and/or vagrancy, the gates will remained locked at all times. • Currently there are no future events scheduled. However, if we plan to have an event, the City will be notified to obtain needed Permits and private owned areas will be designated for parking. • The only speakers to be used, on a daily basis are the aforementioned small rock speakers by each bench for the soothing sounds of easy listening Christian instrumental music to create an ambience of restful atmosphere. If there is to be a special gathering that requires speakers or any manner of amplification, due to a Community function, a Special Permit would be requested for such activities. • There will be no additional lighting required at the Throne of Grace Prayer Garden for any activities that will take place. Staff has concerns with the applicant’s current proposal. Support for the initial prayer garden CUP was predicated on the concept of the prayer garden being a quiet, low-impact type of use. The primary use was to be creation of a space where individuals could come for times of reflection, meditation and prayer. As such, the use was viewed as having minimal effect on the surrounding residential neighborhood. As proposed now, the use begins to take the form of a formal meeting and gathering venue. As such, staff believes for potential would be there to affect the adjacent and nearby residences. Issues of concern such as parking and noise January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9291-A 6 became more evident. Staff does not support any changes to the current approved prayer garden CUP. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the revised CUP. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 4, 2018) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the commission that the applicant had failed to complete the required notification to surrounding property owners and the item needed to be deferred. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the November 15, 2018 meeting by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 15, 2018) Dr. Carolyn Smith was present, representing the application. There was one (1) objector present. Staff presented the revised conditional use permit application with a recommendation of denial. Dr. Carolyn Smith addressed the Commission in support of the application. She noted that the application was to add a public restroom to the prayer garden site and explained the need for the restrooms on the site. She stated that there were no other changes to the original application. Donald Mitchell addressed the Commission in opposition. He expressed concern with noise generated by the prayer garden. He also noted concern with traffic and parking in the neighborhood. Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, clarified the applicant’s request and read directly from the applicant’s cover letter. Dr. Smith further explained the proposal, noting the proposed restroom as the only change. Jamie Collins, Director of Planning and Development, noted that the applicant was changing what was proposed with the revised conditional use permit and that the application probably needed to be deferred. The issue of deferral was briefly discussed. Dr. Smith requested deferral of the application. There was a motion to defer the application to the January 3, 2019 agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays and 5 absent. The application was deferred. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9291-A 7 STAFF UPDATE: After the November 15, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, staff met with Dr. Carolyn Smith to clarify issues related to the revised conditional use permit application for the prayer garden. Dr. Smith informed staff that there would be no regular scheduled meetings, events or services held at the prayer garden site. There may be an occasional event at the site similar to the 911 Memorial event held this past September. Otherwise, the only changes to the previously approved conditional use permit will be physical changes to the site. These changes include two (2) gazebo structures located near the center of the site, roof covers (unenclosed) over the existing pathway areas within the west portion of the site, and the 8’ X 16’ restroom/storage building along the north property line. Staff has no concerns with the proposed addition of the two (2) gazebo structures and the roof covers over the existing pathway areas. However, staff does have concerns with the proposed restroom/storage building. Staff feels that adding this building to the site will allow persons to stay on the site for longer periods of time than would typically be envisioned for a prayer garden-type use. The permanent restroom structure could also encourage more frequent formal type events in the future. Staff continues to recommend denial of the revised CUP. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) Staff informed the Commission that on December 26, 2018 the applicant requested this application be deferred to the February 14, 2019 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the February 14, 2019 agenda. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-9380 Owner: Michael Varner Applicant: Michael Varner Location: 15123 Alexander Road Area: 11.441 Acres Request: Rezone from R-2 to AF Purpose: Single family residence and pecan orchard Existing Use: Undeveloped SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North – Single family residences, church and undeveloped property (across Alexander Road); zoned R-2 and not zoned (outside City of Little Rock) South – Undeveloped property and single family residences; not zoned (Saline County) East – Single family residence and undeveloped property; zoned R-2 West – Mobile home park and undeveloped property (across 4th Street); not zoned (outside City of Little Rock) A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Alexander Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. The dedication should follow the radius of the existing street centerline. B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT: The site is not located on a Rock Region Metro bus route. C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the Alexander Road and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9380 2 D. LAND USE ELEMENT: Planning Division: This request is located in Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The Residential Low Density category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The applicant has applied for rezoning from R-2 (Single-Family District) to AF. (Agriculture and Forestry District) to allow for a residence and a pecan orchard. Master Street Plan: North of the property is Alexander Road are shown as Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. West of the property is 4th Street and it is shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. Southwest of the property is Elm Street and it shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Alexander Road since it is a Minor Arterial. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as “Commercial Streets.” A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. E. STAFF ANALYSIS: Michael Varner, owner of the 11.441 acre property located at 15123 Alexander Road, is requesting to rezone the property from “R-2” Single Family District to “AF” Agricultural and Forestry District. The property is located at the southeastern corner of Alexander Road and 4th Street, adjacent to the City of Alexander. The rezoning is proposed to allow construction of a single family residence and a several acre pecan orchard. The property is currently undeveloped. The applicant recently cleared several acres near the center of the property. The remainder of the property is wooded. The subject property is located in an area which includes primarily large undeveloped tracts and single family residences. Undeveloped property is January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9380 3 located south and east of the site. Single family residences, including a mobile home park, are located primarily to the north and west. Single family residences are located further to the southeast in Saline County. Several non-residential uses, including churches, are located further north and west within the City of Alexander. The City’s Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Residential Low Density (RL). The requested AF zoning does not require an amendment to the plan. Staff is supportive of the requested AF rezoning. Staff views the request as reasonable. The property is located in an area where large acreage tracts exist. The proposed AF zoning would allow one (1) single family residence on this tract, along with agriculture and forestry uses. The applicant’s plan to construct a single-family residence on the site and develop a several acre pecan orchard should prove to be compatible with the surrounding large tract ownerships and the smaller residential and non-residential uses within the city limits of Alexander. Staff believes the rezoning of this property to AF will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested AF rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 2 FILE NO.: Z-1903-B NAME: Centro Christiano Hispano Church – Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 8114 West 36th Street, 3502/3510 Gilman Street 3501 Walker Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Centro Christiano Hispano Church/Rev. John Molina PROPOSAL: A revised conditional use permit is requested to allow additional property within the block (all zoned R-3) to be incorporated into the existing church site for use as classrooms, church office, storage and temporary gravel parking. 1. SITE LOCATION: The existing church site is located at the northeast corner of West 36th Street and Walker Street. The additional property is located along the west side of Gilman Street (between West 35th and West 36th Streets) and at the southeast corner of West 35th Street and Walker Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area made up primarily of single family residences and vacant lots. A park (zoned PR) is located across West 36th Street to the south. The applicant proposes to expand the existing church campus within the block bounded by West 36th, Walker, West 35th and Gilman Streets. The proposed use is compatible with the residential and park uses in this general area. Notice of the public hearing was sent to the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Existing paved parking lots are located on the north and east sides of the existing church building. Driveways from West 36th, Walker and Gilman Streets serve these existing parking areas. Driveways from Gilman Street and Walker Street will serve the proposed temporary gravel parking areas. Ample parking on the overall site will exist to serve the church use. The temporary gravel parking areas will be used primarily for overflow parking. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1903-B 2 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Any new building rehabilitation or expansion may require the existing landscaping, buffer, or vehicular use areas not meeting the current code requirements to be brought into compliance. Existing vehicular use areas may continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance on a graduated scale. 3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. West 36th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Due to the location of the building, right-of-way can be dedicated to the back of the sidewalk. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Walker Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 35th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Gilman Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 5. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of West 36 Street/Walker Street; West 35th Street/Walker Street; and West 36th Street/Gilman Street. 6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps along Walker St. are required in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1903-B 3 7. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 8. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way such as parking, fence, and signage. 9. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to W. 35th St. including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. Connect new curb to existing curb and maintain street width. 10. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. The apron should be constructed at the time gravel is installed. 11. Is curb and gutter proposed to be installed on exterior of parking lot at time of graveling? 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. FOG (Grease Interceptor) Analysis required if food service on site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Electric service is already being provided to the existing structures on this property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1903-B 4 Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No Comments. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 5, 2018) Rev. John Molina was present, representing the application. Staff presented the application. Staff explained that a variance to allow temporary gravel parking was requested. Staff noted that the temporary gravel parking areas would need to be bordered and maintained. In response to a question from staff, Rev. Molina noted that there were no plans for additional signage on the site. He also noted that two (2) large trees within the north gravel parking area would be protected and preserved. The Public Works and landscape requirements were briefly discussed. After the discussion, the committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1903-B 5 STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow additional property within Block 56, John Barrow Addition to be incorporated into the existing church site at 8114 West 36th Street for expansion of the church facilities. The additional properties will be located at 3502/3510 Gilman Street and 3501 Walker Street. The one (1) story frame structure at 3502 Gilman Street will be converted to classroom space for the church. The covered patio on the rear of this structure will be removed. The one (1) story frame building within the rear of this property will be removed, and an open pavilion structure will be constructed in its place (approximately 24 feet by 45 feet). A new 20 foot by 23 foot storage building will be located between the classroom building and open pavilion structure. The property at 3510 Gilman Street is comprised of two (2) platted lots and contains two (2) one (1) story frame buildings. The easternmost building will be used for additional classroom space. The west building will be utilized for church offices and storage. The area between the buildings will be used for temporary gravel parking, for up to 24 months. The property at 3501 Walker Street (southeast corner of Walker Street and West 35th Street) is comprised of two (2) platted lots. The applicant proposes to utilize this area for additional temporary gravel parking, for up to 24 months. An access drive from Walker Street will access the parking area. The applicant responded to issues raised at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant noted that no additional signage would be located on the properties added to the existing church site. The applicant also noted that two (2) large existing trees within the proposed gravel parking area at the southeast corner of Walker and West 35th Streets would be protected and preserved. Section 36-508 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires that vehicular use areas be paved where subject to wheeled traffic. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the temporary gravel parking areas to be used in conjunction with church activities, primarily overflow parking, for up to 24 months. Staff believes the proposed additions to the existing church site within Block 56, John Barrow Addition are appropriate uses for this property. The proposed expanded church use should be compatible with the surrounding residential and park uses. Staff believes the proposed church expansion will have no adverse impact on the subdivision or surrounding uses. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1903-B 6 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested revised CUP and the requested paving variance, subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. The temporary gravel parking areas will be for a maximum of 24 months from the date of approval. At the end of the 24 month period, the parking areas must be paved and landscaped per ordinance requirements. 3. The temporary gravel parking areas must be bordered to contain gravel. 4. The temporary gravel parking areas must be hard-packed and maintained in a manner that does not result in the creation of dust, mud, silt or standing water. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z-5080-A NAME: Gro Properties Duplexes – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: Southeast corner of West 33rd Street and Ludwig Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Gro Properties/Sahil Hameerani and Terry Burruss PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of three (3) duplexes (one (1) on each of three (3) platted lots) on this R-3 zoned property at the southeast corner of West 33rd and Ludwig Streets. 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located at the southeast corner of West 33rd Street and Ludwig Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning, one-half block west of John Barrow Road. Several approved duplex structures are located on R-3 zoned property to the north along Ludwig Street, with single family residences and vacant lots further north and northwest. Single family residences and vacant lots are located immediately to the south, with a church and commercial uses further south. A commercial building, zoned C-1, is located immediately to the east, with mixed commercial uses located along John Barrow Road. The applicant proposes to construct three (3) duplex structures, one (1) on each of three (3) platted lots. The proposed use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice of public hearing was sent to the John Barrow Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: A 10 foot wide paved alley right-of-way is located along the east property line of the lots. The applicant proposes to widen the existing alley to provide a 20 foot wide driveway along the rear (east) property line. Two (2) paved parking spaces to each duplex structure will be located along the west side of this driveway. A new 18 foot wide driveway with two (2) parking spaces will be constructed from Ludwig Street to each of the three (3) duplex structures. Section 36-502 (b)(1) c. of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of three (3) parking spaces for each duplex structure (1.5 spaces per unit). The applicant is providing four (4) paved parking spaces for each duplex structure. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5080-A 2 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. 33rd Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Ludwig Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 33rd St. and Ludwig Street. 4. Per Sec. 30-43 (a) (2), driveways should be spaced at least 10 ft. from alleys. The driveway should be constructed as part of the public alley. The driveway should be constructed to a width of 20 ft. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation: Sewer Available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Electric lines are available in the vicinity, but none are currently on the property being developed. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Full plan review Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5080-A 3 Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5080-A 4 Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: • This is a block from our route 9 John Barrow. • There is no pedestrian infrastructure planned as of now on the street. • We recommend sidewalks along the length of the property on both streets the property touches. • This is especially important for a multi-family housing complex. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 5, 2018) Terry Burruss and Sahil Hameerani were present, representing the application. Staff presented the application, noting that additional information was needed on exterior building and roof materials to be used and the roof pitch of the duplex structures. Staff also noted that all drives and parking areas needed to be labeled as asphalt or concrete. Side setback requirements were also briefly discussed. The Public Works requirements were discussed, including right-of-way dedication and the rear driveway location with respect to the alley. Mr. Burruss noted that the driveway location would be revised to incorporate the alley right-of-way. After the discussion, the committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of three (3) duplex structures, one (1) on each of the three (3) R-3 zoned lots at the southeast corner of West 33rd and Ludwig Streets. The lots are January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5080-A 5 approximately 47 to 48 feet in width and 138 feet deep. The lots are currently undeveloped. The applicant proposes to construct a 1,724 to 1,780 square foot duplex structure on each of the three (3) lots. Each duplex unit will be approximately 862 to 890 square feet in area, and will contain two (2) bedrooms and 1 ½ baths. Each duplex structure will be one (1) story in height, with vinyl siding exterior, and an asphalt shingle roof. The roof slopes will be a minimum of four (4) in twelve (12) degrees. Each duplex structure will be located over 25 feet back from the front (west) and rear (east) property lines and at least five (5) feet back from all side property lines. Four (4) parking spaces (two (2) per unit) will be provided to each duplex structure. New asphalt driveways from West 33rd Street and Ludwig Street will serve as access to the duplex structures. The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee by providing additional information on the project to staff. The applicant noted on the site plan that all drives and parking will be paved. The applicant also provided information on building materials and design. The revised site plan showed the alley being incorporated into the rear driveway. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed duplex structures on three (3) lots at the southeast corner of West 33rd Street and Ludwig Street is an appropriate use for this property. The proposed duplex structures will not be out of character with the general area. Other duplexes exist within this subdivision, including the half block across West 33rd Street to the north. Staff believes the proposed duplexes will have no adverse impact on the subdivision or surrounding uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-6784-A NAME: Immanuel Baptist Church Main Campus – Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 501 N. Shackleford Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Immanuel Baptist Church/John McMorran, Lewis Architects Engineers PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow building and parking expansions to the existing Immanuel Baptist Church site on this R-2 zoned property. 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the east side of N. Shackleford Road, at Mara Lynn Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning. Single family residences are located north and northwest of the church site. An elementary school is located on the R-2 zoned property across N. Shackleford Road to the west. Single family and multifamily uses are located further west. Mixed commercial uses are located south along N. Shackleford Road, with O-1, O-3, C-3 and PCD zonings. Office uses are located across I-430 to the east. Office and commercial uses, zoned O-1, O-3, PD-C and PCD are located to the southeast. The applicant proposes to construct building and parking expansions to the large existing church development. The proposed expanded use is compatible with the area. Notice of the public hearing was sent to the Walnut Valley and Beverly Hills Neighborhood Associations. Given the fact that the existing church has a seating capacity of over 500 persons, notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was sent to all owners of property located within 500 feet of the site. The applicant also held a public hearing at the church site on December 17, 2018 as required by code. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The main entry drive to the church development is located at the southwest corner of the site. Cross access exists at this point between the subject property and the property to the south. A second access point is located at the northeast corner of the development. This drive leads to Breckenridge Drive. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 2 The revised site plan shows 820 parking spaces. A total of 62 new spaces will be located on the east side of the church building. 35 parking spaces will be located near the north property line, with 21 new spaces being located on the north side of the building and at the building’s northwest corner. A church with a seating capacity of 2,300 persons requires a minimum of 575 parking spaces. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street, highway or freeway. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. The perimeter planting strip adjacent to freeways or expressways shall be at least thirty (30) feet wide. A City Beautiful Commission variance will be required to reduce a portion of the buffer adjacent to the highway located to the east to less than thirty (30) feet wide. 3. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the north and northwest R-2 zoned properties, and the east I-430 right-of-ways. Any existing landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Any existing mature vegetation located in close proximity to construction shall have the area within the dripline fenced and protected from development activities. Any exiting landscape, irrigation, or opaque fence disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before completion and final acceptance of the project. 4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 5. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 6. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 3 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. The proposed island within the intersection restricts SB vehicle movements from the main campus to the south campus. This will cause vehicles to make unsafe movements within the driveway intersection. 2. The proposed geometry of the right turn lane onto Shackleford Road creates merging issues for drivers. Contact Traffic Engineering, Nat Banihatti at 379-1818 for more information. 3. Show existing signal pole, fire hydrant, monument sign, and light pole locations effected by proposed right turn lane. 4. Signal modifications maybe required by the applicant at time of building permit. 5. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk access ramps at Shackleford Rd intersection do not conform with ADA recommendations. 6. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements such as signage, island, and bus ramp located in the right-of-way. 7. Show the existing pedestrian path location on the site plan with ADA compliant access. 8. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 for the bus ramp. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 ft. in height are required to seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations. 9. The proposed curb cut on south property line is believed to close to the existing curb cut to the west accessing Slim Chickens. 10. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as-built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation: Sewer Available to this site. FOG (Grease Interceptor) Analysis required if food service on site. Retain existing 10' wide sewer easement. Entergy: Entergy has a few concerns about this proposal which will need to be addressed as it proceeds. The proposed new sign structure appears to be very close to the vicinity where underground, primary wire runs before coming up on the pole just to the north of the sign as depicted in the plan. The new ramp for January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 4 the bus route appears to be in an area where more underground wire is buried serving a padmount transformer to the east. This transformer provides electrical service to the south campus building. Entergy needs to be consulted prior to digging over any of its electrical lines to ensure that the wires remain at NESC required depths. Entergy also objects to any structures being placed over their lines which will hinder future maintenance activity should the wire ever need to be accessed or replaced. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Full plan review Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 5 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 6 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: • This church is located less than half a mile from our route 5 West Markham. • There is as of now (as far as I can tell) absolutely no way for pedestrians to safely access this property. • We recommend adding sidewalks along the entrance drive, and extending the sidewalk from the street all the way to the church. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 5, 2018) John McMorran and Russ Harrington were present, representing the application. Staff presented the application, noting that an updated property survey and signage details were needed. Traffic flow between the main campus and south campus was discussed. Mr. McMorran noted that the issue was being reviewed by a traffic engineer. Access to the I-430 pedestrian bridge from Shackleford Road was also discussed. The Public Works and landscape requirements were also discussed. Tracy Spillman, of the January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 7 Planning staff, noted that the interstate buffer variance would need to be reviewed and approved by the City Beautiful Commission. Staff also noted that the applicant need to contact Entergy with respect to underground lines in areas of some of the proposed improvements. After the discussion, the committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a revised conditional use permit to allow building and parking expansions to the existing Immanuel Baptist Church site on the R-2 zoned property at 501 N. Shackleford Road. The property is located on the east side of N. Shackleford Road, at Mara Lynn Road. The applicant proposes to construct a 21,500 square foot addition to the north side of the existing church building for new preschool and children’s areas, including a new lobby area. The proposed addition will have a height of one (1) to two (2) stories. The overall height of the proposed addition will be well under the height of the existing church building. The 2,300 seat worship space will not be changed with this proposal. As part of the project, several small areas of parking will be added. 62 new spaces will be added along the east side of the existing church building, 35 spaces will be added along the north side of the existing parking area, and 21 spaces will be added along the north and west sides of the proposed building addition. The applicant also proposes to redesign the entry/cross-access area at the southwest corner of the site, between the main church campus and the property immediately to the south. A new driveway for bus access will be located at the southeast corner of the site, and will extend onto the property to the south. A new ground-mounted sign will be located on the north side of the main entry drive from N. Shackleford Road. The sign will have a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum area of 64 square feet. A new landscape feature will be located near the southwest corner of the site, at the east end of the entry drive/cross-access area. A sign will also be located on the landscape feature. The applicant is requesting a variance from the buffer provisions of Section 36-522 (a) (3) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. This section requires a minimum buffer width of 30 feet along the east property boundary where abutting Interstate 430. In a portion of the area where the new parking is proposed the buffer area drops to 15 feet at one (1) point, and widens to the required 30 foot width at both ends. This buffer variance will also have to be approved by the City Beautiful Commission. The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee by providing additional information on the project to staff. The applicant provided an updated site survey and sign details to staff. The applicant also notes that the existing access to the pedestrian bridge across I-430 will not be altered. The revised site plan submitted by the applicant shows the new sign and landscape feature locations. Revisions involving January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-A 8 the entry area from N. Shackleford Road and the cross access area at the southwest corner of the property have also been provided and approved by Traffic Engineering. To staff’s knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed building and parking additions to the existing church facility are appropriate uses for the property. The proposed additions are relatively minor within this rather large church campus. Staff believes the proposed additions will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or surrounding uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Revised CUP and reduced interstate buffer variance, subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. The proposed ground sign at the entry drive must comply with office standards. 3. The City Beautiful Commission must also approve the requested interstate buffer variance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-6784-B NAME: Immanuel Baptist Church South Campus – Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 315 N. Shackleford Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Immanuel Baptist Church/John McMorran, Lewis Architects Engineers PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow use of an existing commercial building (previously Kroger’s) for church related uses on this C-3 zoned property. 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the east side of N. Shackleford Road, at Mara Lynn Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning. The Immanuel Baptist Church main campus is located on the R-2 zoned property immediately to the north, with single family residences further north. Mixed commercial and residential uses are located to the west across N. Shackleford Road. Mixed commercial uses, zoned C-3, are located to the south. Mixed office and commercial uses, O-1, O-3, PD-C and PCD are located across I-430 to the east. The applicant proposes to use the existing commercial building for church related uses, including an auditorium, dental clinic, food pantry and other outreach programs. The proposed use is compatible with other uses in the area. Notice of the public hearing was send to the Walnut Valley and Beverly Hills Neighborhood Associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The main entry drive at the northwest corner of the site is a drive shared with the main church campus to the north. There is cross access between the two (2) properties. There is an additional entry drive at the southwest corner of the property. The 800 seat auditorium portion of the project requires a minimum of 200 off-street parking spaces. The site plan shows 182 parking spaces. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance for a reduced number of off-street parking spaces. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 2 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 3. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 4. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 5. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 6. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. The proposed island within the intersection restricts SB vehicle movements from the main campus to the south campus. This will cause vehicles to make unsafe movements within the driveway intersection. 2. The proposed geometry of the right turn lane onto Shackleford Road creates merging issues for drivers. Contact Traffic Engineering, Nat Banihatti at 379-1818 for more information. 3. Show existing signal pole, fire hydrant, monument sign, and light pole locations effected by proposed right turn lane. 4. Signal modifications maybe required by the applicant at time of building permit. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 3 5. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk access ramps at Shackleford Road intersection do not conform with ADA recommendations. 6. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements such as signage, island, and bus ramp located in the right-of-way. 7. Show the existing pedestrian path location on the site plan with ADA compliant access. 8. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 for the bus ramp. Retaining walls designed to exceed 15 ft. in height are required to seek a variance for construction. Provide proposed wall elevations. 9. The proposed curb cut on south property line is believed to close to the existing curb cut to the west accessing Slim Chickens. 10. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as-built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Reclamation Water: Sewer Available to this site. FOG (Grease Interceptor) Analysis required if food service on site. Retain existing 10' wide sewer easement. Entergy: Entergy has a few concerns about this proposal which will need to be addressed as it proceeds. The new ramp for the bus route appears to be in an area where underground wire is buried serving a padmount transformer to the east. This transformer provides electrical service to the south campus building. Entergy needs to be consulted prior to digging over any of its electrical lines to ensure that the wires remain at NESC required depths. Also, gates are being proposed for the south campus building which could block access to the padmount transformer at the northeast corner of this building. Entergy needs to maintain 24 hour vehicular access to its facilities for maintenance purposes. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received AT&T: No comments received. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 4 Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Full plan review Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 30’ Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 – D105.4 D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30’, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26’, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 5 D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 6 Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No Comments. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 5, 2018) John McMorran and Russ Harrington were present, representing the application. Staff presented the application, noting that an updated property survey and signage details were needed. Staff noted that the dumpster location with screening needed to be shown on the site plan. Staff also noted that details on uses, especially for the auditorium, and hours of operation were needed. The gated area along the north and east (rear) sides of the building was discussed. Staff noted that the Fire Department would need to have access to this area. The Public Works and landscape requirements were also briefly discussed. Staff also noted that the applicant needed to contact Entergy with request to underground lines in areas of some of the proposed improvements. After the discussion, the committed forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow use of an existing commercial building (old Kroger store) for church related uses on the C-3 zoned property at 315 N. Shackleford Road. The property is located on the east side of N. Shackleford Road, at Mara Lynn Road. The applicant proposes to expand the Immanuel Baptist Church site onto this property (south campus). The existing building will be a multi-use facility for the church, and include an 800 seat auditorium which will be used for classrooms and conferences. This space will also be used on Sundays by the church. Other uses within the building will include a food pantry one (1) day per week and a dental clinic which will be a monthly ministry. As part of the project, a new entry area will be constructed along the front (west) façade of the existing commercial building. Gates will be constructed at the southeast and northwest corners of the building, limiting access to the rear of the January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 7 property. The gates will be electric and will allow for emergency access. A dumpster area will be located at the northeast corner of the building, within rear gated area. The dumpster area will be screened/enclosed as per ordinance requirements. A new bus access drive (ramp) will be constructed along the north property line, extending from the main church campus. Additionally, two (2) ground-mounted signs will be located along the front (west) property line. The signs will conform to ordinance standards with respect to height and area. Section 36-502 (b) (2) d. of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of 200 parking spaces for this site, associated with the 800 seat auditorium component of the project. There are 182 parking spaces on the site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. There is more than ample parking on the main church campus to compensate for the reduction. The applicant is also requesting variances from Section 29-190 (d) of the City’s Stormwater Management and Drainage Ordinance with respect to the retaining wall which will be constructed as part of the bus drive (ramp) along the north property line. This section allows a retaining wall with a maximum height of 15 feet. The wall will have a maximum height of 26 feet. This section also allows for a retaining wall to have no more than 200 feet of terrace in a straight line with no curvature or offset. The wall will be approximately 280 feet long in a straight line. The Public Works Department recommends approval of the requested retaining wall variances, as the majority of the wall will be shielded from public view by the existing commercial building. The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee by providing additional information on the proposed project to staff. The applicant provided an updated site survey. The applicant also submitted a revised site plan showing the proposed ground sign and dumpster locations. The applicant also noted that the rear gated area will be able to be accessed by emergency vehicles. Additional information on the bus access drive (ramp) including retaining wall information was submitted. The applicant also submitted revisions to the cross access area at the northwest corner of the property, which were approved by Traffic Engineering. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. Staff believes the proposed expansion of the Immanuel Baptist Church campus onto this C-3 zoned property is an appropriate use for the site. Staff feels that the applicant has proposed a quality redevelopment plan for this commercial property which has been vacant for some time. Staff believes the proposed church expansion onto this property will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or surrounding uses. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6784-B 8 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP and parking variance, subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. The rear gated area must be accessible to emergency vehicles. 3. All signage must comply with ordinance standards with respect to height and area. 4. The dumpster area must be screened as per city code. Staff also recommends approval of the requested variances from Section 29-190 with respect to the proposed retaining wall along the north property line. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-8176-A NAME: Little Rock Bridge Club – Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 7415 Indiana Avenue OWNER/APPLICANT: The Bridge House, Inc./White-Daters and Associates PROPOSAL: A revised conditional use permit is requested to allow building and parking additions to the existing Little Rock Bridge Club facilities located on this R-2/R-4 zoned property. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located at the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Georgia Avenue. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning. Single family residences, duplexes and multifamily developments are located to the north, across Indiana Avenue. Single family residences are located to the south. A church facility is located to the west. Single family residences, duplexes and multifamily residences are also located to the east. Mixed commercial uses are located further north along Cantrell Road. The applicant proposes to make building and parking additions to the existing Little Rock Bridge Club facilities. The proposed expanded use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice of public hearing was sent to the Normandy-Shannon and Merriwether Neighborhood Associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Two (2) existing driveways from Indiana Avenue serve as access to the site. Paved parking is located on the north, east and west sides of the existing building. A total of 39 paved parking spaces exists on the site. The applicant has an agreement to use 11 paved parking spaces on the church site immediately to the west. The applicant proposes to construct 39 additional parking spaces on the property immediately to the east. Ample parking will exist on the site to serve the expanded Little Rock Bridge Club facility. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: 1. Site plan must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 2 2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 3. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 4. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-2 zoned property to the south. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. A minimum of seventy (70) percent of the land use buffer shall be undisturbed. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet. 5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Indiana Ave for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Georgia Ave for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Indiana Ave and Georgia Avenue. 4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along Indiana Avenue in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 5. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 3 6. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property owner. 8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation: Sewer Available to this site. FOG (Grease Interceptor) Analysis required if food service on site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Electric service is already being provided to the existing structure at the rear of this property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Full plan review Maintain Access: Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 4 Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 5 Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 – C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal’s Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No Comments. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 5, 2018) Jim Hathaway and Brian Dale were present, representing the application. Staff presented the application, noting that details on days and hours of activities which will take place on the site were needed. In response to questions from staff, Mr. Hathaway noted that no new signage would be placed on the site and that there would be no dumpster on the site. Site lighting and the phasing plan were briefly discussed. The Public Works and landscape requirements, including right-of-way and storm-water detention, were briefly discussed. After the discussion, the committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a revised conditional use permit to allow building and parking additions to the existing Little Rock Bridge Club facilities located on R-2/R-4 zoned property at 7415 Indiana Avenue. The property is occupied by a one (1) story brick building located near the center of the site. The building is 4,163 square feet in area. Paved parking (39 spaces) is located on the north, east and west sides of the January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 6 building. Eleven (11) paved parking spaces are located on the adjacent church property to the west. Two (2) driveways from Indiana Avenue serve as access to the property. The applicant proposes to make building and parking additions to the existing facility in two (2) phases. Phase I will include the construction of 39 additional paved parking spaces on the undeveloped property immediately east of the existing parking area. No new drives from the adjacent streets are proposed. Phase II will include construction of a 1,500 square foot (one (1) story) building addition to the west end of the existing building. The roof and façade materials will match the existing structure. The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee by providing additional information on the project to staff. The applicant submitted a revised site plan noting the new parking area to be paved. The applicant has noted that there will be no dumpster and no new signage on the site. To staff’s knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. With respect to days and hours of operation of the bridge club, the applicant submitted the following information: Regularly Scheduled Games 2018 Day Time Avg Daily Attendance Monday Morning 11:00 - 3:00 77.9 Monday Night 7:00 - 10:00 23.45 Tuesday Afternoon 1:30 - 4:00 54.25 Wednesday Morning 9:30 - 12:30 68.4 Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 - 4:00 28.2 Wednesday Night 6:30 - 10:00 17.05 Thursday Morning 11:00 - 3:00 59.7 Thursday Night 6:30 - 10:00 20.3 Friday Morning 10:30 - 3:00 51.45 Friday Night 6:30 - 10:00 15.05 Saturday 1:30 - 4:00 20.1 Sunday 1:30 - 4:00 29.1 Classes 2 days per week 3:00 - 5:00 24 Peak Attendance varying days 8 - 10 days per year 130 - 140 ( Tournaments, Holidays, Special Games) January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 7 The applicant is also requesting a variance from the City’s Master Street Plan requirements, to reduce the width of the dedication of right-of-way along Indiana Avenue and Georgia Avenue from 30 feet to approximately 20 feet. The applicant will be dedicating additional right-of-way to the back of the existing sidewalk along Indiana Avenue and a corner radial. Public Works supports the variance request as both streets are fully constructed with no future plans to widen. The reduced right-of-way will allow the new parking lot to align with the existing parking lot with respect to landscaping and buffer areas. Ordinance No. 20,839 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 11, 2014, modified Section 36-108 of the Little Rock Code to limit the term of approval of a conditional use permit to a maximum of three (3) years from the date approval. If an approved multi-phase development has not been completed within three (3) years of the date of approval, the conditional use permit must be reviewed and reapproved by the Commission in the same manner as the initial conditional use permit review. Staff believes the proposed building and parking additions to the existing Little Rock Bridge Club facilities is an appropriate use for the site. The existing facility was approved in 2007 and has been a compatible use within the neighborhood for several years. This overall neighborhood area along N. Mississippi Avenue contains a number of public institutional-type uses (churches and schools) in addition to the Little Rock Bridge Club. Staff believes the proposed expansion to the existing bridge club use will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or surrounding uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Revised CUP, subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. Any new site lighting must be low-level and directed downward and into the site. Staff also recommends approval of the requested variance from the Master Street Plan requirements, to reduce the width of right-of-way dedication along Indiana Avenue and Georgia Avenue. January 3, 2019 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8176-A 8 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2019) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the “staff recommendation” above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. DATE -)AP4. .-?. )I �i PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD ML VIBER ) 2 3 >' b BERRY, CRAIG BROCK, THOMAS L. y BYNUM, BUELAH HAMILTON, SCOTT HAYNES, MARLON D. LATTURE, PAUL MAY, BILL B. RAHMAN, ROBBIN S. STEBBINS, ROBERT THOMAS, DIANA M. VOGEL, ROBBY !MEMBER BERRY, CRAIG BROCK, THOMAS L. BYNUM, BUELAH HAMILTON, SCOTT HAYNES, MARLON D. LATTURE, PAUL MAY, BILL B. RAHMAN, ROBBIN S. STEBBINS, ROBERT THOMAS, DIANA M. VOGEL, ROBBY Meeting Adjourned $rc? P.M. AYE NAYE ;ABSENT SABSTAIN _RECUSE January 3, 2019 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Date Secretary Chairman