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ANCE TO APPROVE A PLANAED ZONING DEVELOPMENT
4 AND ESTABLISH A PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TITLED
5 TUNNEL CAR WASH REVISED SHORT -FORM PCD, LOCATED AT
6 7706/7708 CANTRELL ROAD (Z -1002-C), LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS,
7 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
8 ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK,
11 ARKANSAS.
12 Section 1. That the zoning classification of the following described property be changed from PCD,
13 Planned Commercial Development, to Revised PCD, Planned Commercial Development:
14 Z -1002-C: Part of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 26, Township 2 North, Range 13 West,
15 Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas and more particularly described as follows:
16 All of that part of Block 14, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, and 15 located north of State
17 Highway 10 (Cantrell Road), in Bellevue Addition, and being shown on plat recorded
18 in Plat Book 1, Page 250, Records of Pulaski County, Arkansas, together with the
19 south one-half of a strip of land formerly U Street which lies north of and adjacent to
20 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 14 Bellevue Addition to the City of Little Rock, Pulaski
21 County, Arkansas, and which was closed and vacated by Ordinance No. 11,309 of the
22 City of Little Rock, Arkansas, a certified copy of which was filed for record May 29,
23 1998, and recorded as Instrument No. 98-040353, Records of Pulaski County,
24 Arkansas, and all of which is described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner
25 of Lot 1, Block 14, Bellevue Addition; thence south along the east line of said Lot 1,
26 Block 14, 95.55 feet; thence South 88 Degrees 26 Minutes 12 Seconds West 49.24 feet;
27 thence South 38 Degrees 54 Minutes 02 Seconds West 111.47 feet to the northerly
28 right-of-way line of Arkansas State Highway No. 10; thence along the north right -of -
29 way line North 51 Degrees 12 Minutes 54 Seconds West 311.44 feet; thence South 88
30 degrees 10 Minutes 19 Seconds East 92.16 feet to the centerline of a closed street (U
31 Street); thence South 88 Degrees 10 Minutes 19 Seconds East along said centerline
32 270.00 feet to the west right-of-way line of Manny Road; thence south along said west
33 right-of-way line 30.00 feet to the point of beginning.
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I Section 2. That the preliminary site development plan/plat be approved as recommended by the Little
2 Rock Planning Commission.
3 Section 3. That the change in zoning classification contemplated for the Tunnel Car Wash Revised
4 Short -Form PCD, located at 7706/7708 Cantrell Road (Z -1002-C), is conditioned upon obtaining final plan
5 approval within the time specified by Chapter 36, Article VII, Section 36-454 (e) of the Code of Ordinances.
6 Section 4. That this ordinance shall not take effect and be in full force until the final plan approval.
7 Section 5. That the map referred to in Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock,
8 Arkansas, and Designated District Map be and is hereby amended to the extent and in the respects necessary
9 to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1 hereof.
10 Section 6. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or
11 word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or
12 adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance which shall remain in full force and
13 effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the
14 ordinance.
15 Section 7. Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same that are inconsistent with
16 the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
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Case No: Z-1 002-C Title: Short -form PCD
Name: Tunnel Car Wash N
Location: 7706 & 7708 Cantrell Road k
November 21, 2019
ITEM NO.: 5
NAME: Cantrell Tunnel Wash Revised Short -form PCD
LOCATION: 7706/7708 Cantrell Road
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Rees Commercial Inc.
11719 Hinson Road, Suite 130
Little Rock, AR 72212
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT
Cantrell Tunnel Wash, LLC/Owner
John A. Rees/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Crafton-Tull
10825 Financial Parkway, Suite 300
Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 42,689 sq. feet NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 3 PLANNING DISTRICT: 3
FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 49
CURRENT ZONING:
PCD, Planned Commercial Development
ALLOWED USES:
Tunnel -type car wash with vacuums
PROPOSED ZONING:
Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE:
Tunnel -type car wash with vacuums
VARIANCENVAIVERS
1. Width of bench between retaining walls
2. Retaining wall offsets
3. Manney Road right-of-way dedication
4. Cantrell Road right-of-way dedication
November 21, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
BACKGROUND
On August 9, 2018, the Planning Commission reviewed a proposal to rezone .84 acres
of this site from C-3 to PCD to allow for construction of a tunnel -type car wash. The Board
of Directors approved the PCD on September 4, 2018 through the adoption of Ordinance
No. 21,620. The developer proposed to remove several existing commercial buildings
and to replace them with an 85 -foot tunnel wash. The building was located 18.5 feet from
the north property line and a minimum of 70 feet from the Cantrell Road right of way.
A total of 15 vacuum stations were proposed on the south side of the building. The plan
indicated 2 entrance lanes and order boards with an escape lane provided prior to
entering the tunnel. The dumpster was shown at the front of the site, outside of the
required building setback. Staff recommended the dumpster screening be composed of
decorative block material and the gate be constructed of metal material. Dumpster service
hours were to be limited to 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Signage was approved
to be consistent with signage allowed in commercial zones. The vacuum stations were
approved to have signage limited to the company name and logo. The carwash was to
be open seven days a week from 9 am to 7pm. Access to the site would be controlled by
means of a swinging gate that would be closed and locked after business hours. A waiver
of additional right of way dedication was approved. The Master Street Plan would typically
require right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline. Arkansas Department of Transportation
has recently completed a street improvement project for this portion of Cantrell Road and
purchased right-of-way to 40 feet from centerline.
A revised proposal was submitted for approval by the Planning Commission and Board
of Directors in April 2019. This site plan showed an 80 -foot tunnel car wash. The setback
from the north property line was unchanged at 18.5 -feet and the setback from Cantrell
Road was no less than 58 -feet. The number of vacuum stations remained at 15 and the
location was maintained south of the car wash. Two entry lanes were proposed to the
east of the structure with the escape lane immediately before the entrance to the car wash
tunnel. The dumpster location was toward the front of the site accessed from the entry
drive, but behind the 25 -foot front setback line. The hours of operation, sign details, and
access controls remained unchanged.
A major change in this proposal from the approved PCD was the removal of the existing
residential structure on the east side of the property fronting Manney Road. Removing
this house would allow for the elimination of a 15 -foot high retaining wall along the east
side. The property where the house stood would then be fill -sloped.
This application was withdrawn and not considered by the planning commission.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant requests a revised site plan for a tunnel car was with vacuum
stations. This plan would remove all the structures on the site, including the
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont,}_ FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
residence. A terraced pair of retaining walls would be constructed on the north
and east sides of the property. Raising the grade of the lot area where the house
currently stands would allow for the entry drive to swing to the east and for the
dumpster to be moved from the front of the site to a location in the east side of the
property, rather than the front. A 6 -foot wood privacy fence is proposed to largely
enclose the site on the north, east and west. The number of vacuum stations
would be increased to 18 stations. The length of the tunnel car wash would also
be increased to 110 feet.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The property is developed with several commercial buildings and one single-family
residential structure. This portion of Cantrell Road is largely commercial in nature.
To the north is multifamily -residential apartment community and single-family
homes are located to the east of the site, as well as north of the apartments.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comments from area property owners
or neighborhood associations. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners
of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Kingwood, Merriwether,
and Leawood neighborhood associations.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS
1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
A variance was previously granted for the previous application to not dedicate
right-of-way along this part of Cantrell Road.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk, and access ramps that is
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). Show wall
dimensions and slopes. A variance from the Land Alteration Regulation is
required for retaining walls taller than 15 ft. A variance from the Land
Alteration Regulations is also required for retaining walls that exceed 200 ft.
in a straight in a line and a minimum of a 10 ft curved section, jog, or offset is
required for each additional 200 ft of wall.
4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
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ITEM NO.: 5(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
5. The existing concrete islands between driveways should be extended across
the driveways proposed to be closed.
6. A drainage easement with existing piping shows to extend within the property
under the proposed building location. Will the easement and pipe be
relocated?
7. 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.
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.
9. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet per CLR code. The proposed
driveway width should not exceed 26 ft and be striped for 2 lanes. At this
location a 3 -lane driveway will create sight distance conflicts for exiting traffic.
10. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Manney Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
11. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Manney St including
5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. The new curb and gutter should
connect with the existing curb and gutter to the north and maintain the
consistent width.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING -
Little Rock
LANNING:LittleRock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. EAD
analysis required.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.. Z -1002-C
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. -
Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water
(CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the
assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State
of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross
Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact
the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department:
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.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code:
Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code
requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before
occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@ little rock. or or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; strain _.littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot.
The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/2) the full width requirement but in
no case be less than nine (9) feet. A small portion of the south street buffer
is deficient.
3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street rights-of-way. 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.
4. 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. Provide trees with an average
linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within the perimeter planting strip.
Provide three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter
planting strip.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-1 002-C
5. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading
or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an
equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area.
6. 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.
7. Land use buffers are to be maintained adjacent to the R-5 zoned property to
the north and R-2 zoned property to the east. 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. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. 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.
8. 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comment received.
Planning Division: The request is in the West Little Rock Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) and Suburban Office (SO) for the requested
area. Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales
of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities.
Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they
serve. The Suburban Office category provides for low intensity development of
office or office parks in close proximity to lower density residential areas to assure
compatibility. A Planned Zoning District is required. The application is a revision
and expansion to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District to remove
the existing structures, include a R-2 (Single -Family District) zoned tract and
construct a tunnel carwash on the combined site.
Master Street Plan: To the south
Arterial on the Master Street Plan
is Cantrell Road and
A Principal Arterial
and to connect major traffic generators or
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic
and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a Principal Arterial. This street 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.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: October 30, 2019
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item.
Planning staff requested the employee parking to be clearly shown on the site plan.
Planning staff also requested information on proposed signage and for the
elevations for the proposed structure facing the abutting residentially -zoned
properties to the north and east. Lastly, information was requested on proposed
operating hours.
Public Works requested a sketch grading and drainage plan showing the
dimensions of retaining walls and slopes. A question was asked regarding the
drainage easement and pipe located under the proposed building and whether the
easement and pipe would be relocated. It was noted the proposed driveway
connection to Cantrell Road exceeded the maximum allowed width of 36 -feet and
a three -lane driveway at this location would create sight distance conflicts for
vehicles exiting the site. The Master Street Plan specifies Manney Street for the
frontage of the subject property must meet commercial standards with a dedication
of 30 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline. Also, one-half street improvements
must be made to Manney Street, including a 5 -foot sidewalk and new curb and
gutter connecting to the existing curb and gutter to the north maintaining a
consistent width.
The Landscape comments were similar to the previous submission and were noted
for the applicant to review.
Responses to comments and issues with revisions were required no later than
November 6, 2019. The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted written responses and a revised site plan to address the
Subdivision Committee comments.
The employee parking was noted on the site plan and the three spaces would be
placed south of the building and west of the entry drive just outside of the vacuum
station area.
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ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
A pylon sign with a height of 16 -feet is proposed. The area of the sign would be
72 -square feet, half of which would be an electronic reader board. The proposed
sign complies with the code.
Elevations were provided for the north and east facades. The north elevation is
proposed to be composed of predominately painted or split -face CMU and the east
elevation would be a combination of brick, split -face CMU, and potentially some
precast and EIFS.
The operating hours are proposed to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The applicant provided a sketch grading plan with horizontal terrace widths of
8 -feet and vertical heights of 15 -feet. This does not conform with the code
requiring terrace widths to be a ratio of at least 1 -foot or horizontal terrace for every
1 -foot of vertical height up to a maximum of 10 -feet.
The drainage easement located under where the proposed car wash would be
sited and the pipe will be relocated.
Although shown as 39 -feet on the site plan, the driveway would be reduced to 36 -
feet in width. The applicant states the left -turn lane is necessary to keep the traffic
patterns on the site workable.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to providing additional right-of-way and half
street improvements to Manney Road.
The applicant will comply with the Landscaping comments.
A preliminary landscaping plan for the terraced retaining wall was also submitted.
The proposed plan does not provide a sufficient number of trees on the terraces,
nor are any trees planned to be placed below the lowest wall. The requirement is
for a minimum of two rows of dense evergreen tree plantings with four feet between
the tree rows and the trees to be staggered no more than 20 -feet on center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation will be forthcoming.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 21, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item noting this proposal would amend the approved PCD for the property by removing
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M NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
the residential structure on the site and bringing that portion of the parcel up to grade. This
would allow for the tunnel was to be extended and for the entrance drive to be shifted east.
Staff offered a recommendation to approve the revised PCD and to approve variances to
allow the bench between the retaining walls to be less than a 1:1 ratio, to not provide
offsets on the retaining walls with a length exceeding 200 feet, to limit the boundary street
improvements along Manney Road to the dedication of right-of-way and the construction
of curbing matching the existing curb on the north side of the property along the west side
of Manney Road. Public Works also recommended the east driveway be limited to a width
of no more than 28 -feet and no left turn lane.
Mr. Frank Riggins of Crafton Tull spoke on behalf of the application. He thanked staff for
their work with him and the applicants on this proposal. He supports the staff
recommendation, with the exception of the reduced east drive width. There will be
occasional semi -truck deliveries to the property and noted other businesses in the vicinity
have 36 -foot wide drives for the same reason.
Mr. John Rees addressed the commission. He would be the owner of the proposed
development. He referenced the Pinnacle Station development requested a similar
driveway which was approved and works well. A photograph of the type of truck coming
to the site was provided to the commission. Mr. Rees stated the truck would come about
every two weeks and needed the width so the truck would be able to get in and out of the
site easily. When fully functional, the car wash is anticipated to have about 1150 vehicles
on average every day. It is important to keep traffic moving and to not have a backup in
getting vehicles in and out of the car wash.
Mike Hood elaborated on the Public Works request for the east driveway being limited to
28 -feet in width. The center turn lane on Cantrell Road was added by the state highway
department due to vehicular movements from driveways and crashes. This was done at
significant cost to make these safety improvements. It would not be appropriate to allow
for vehicles turning left to block visibility. The wider driveway would not move cars more
efficiently than a more narrow driveway. A driveway with a 28 -foot width would still allow
for a semi -truck to access the site.
Chairman Latture asked why would someone using the car wash go through the tunnel
and into the vacuum area and then go back out through the west exit, rather than going
back to the east.
Mr. Riggins responded that would create a traffic flow conflict with the vehicles coming out
of the tunnel.
Commissioner Berry offered his experience with that section of Cantrell Road found it to
be "dicey" and he would not support the wider driveway.
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ITEM NO,: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -1002-C
Vice Chairman Stebbins agreed with Commissioner Berry stating making a left turn on
Cantrell to go toward downtown in the mornings was difficult.
Mr. Riggins reminded the commission the current site had several curb cuts that would be
closed with the proposed development and asked if safety were the top concern, why were
other three -lane drives approved?
Mr. Rees added a two-lane, 20 -foot wide entrance at another shopping center was
damaged by a semi trying to enter the property, arguing a narrower entrance may cause
a dangerous situation by trucks putting debris onto streets and causing traffic problems by
having to make more difficult maneuvers on streets.
Commissioner Thomas inquired about the proposed operating hours for the car wash.
John Rees, Junior answered the hours are planned to be 7am to 8pm.
A follow-up question was addressed to the younger Mr. Rees if the any deliveries were
intended outside of operating hour and the answer was no.
Mr. Rees continued explaining to the commission the west drive lacks stacking and if
vehicles don't exit the site, cars will back up in the tunnel. Having both drives will allow for
the car wash to serve a larger volume of vehicles.
Commissioner Rahman asked staff of other instances where 36 -foot drives had been
approved on Cantrell Road. Mr. Carney replied it would not be possible to provide that
without knowledge of the history. Mr. Hood added much of what existed in this section of
Cantrell Road was the result of negotiations between the highway department and
property owners. Neither Public Works staff nor the Planning Commission would have
reviewed those driveways. He continued by stating in reviewing this application, Public
Works believes it is appropriate to recommend limiting the width of the east driveway to
28 -feet.
Commissioner Rahman asked another question of Mr. Hood whether there was a point of
there being too many variances to consider making a recommendation to approve a
request. Mr. Hood agreed there was such a point; however, not in this case.
Mr. Riggins asked the question if the 36 -foot wide driveway width limit was something in
the city code or merely a consideration.
Commissioner Hart stated the site currently had more curb cuts and the proposed plan
would have fewer; however, he was concerned that narrowing the driveway width might
end up trapping customers on the site.
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Mr. Hood responded to Mr. Riggins question that a driveway width of up to 36 -feet can be
approved by the staff or commission. This recommendation was based upon concern for
safety knowing the high traffic volume on Cantrell Road and the history of crashes.
There was no further discussion.
Vice-chairman Stebbins made a recommendation to approve the proposal as submitted
with all staff comments and conditions, exclusive of the east driveway having a width of
36 -feet. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 2 absent (Commissioner Bynum had left the
meeting). J
Vice-chairman Stebbins made a motion to approve the requested 36 -foot wide east
driveway as submitted by the applicant. The vote was 3 ayes, 6 noes, and 2 absent.
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