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Planning Commission Hearing/July 8, 2021
Applicant Comments for Proposed Development
Applicant Responses are due no later than WednesdaN .tune 9 2021. Please submit revised
site plans, if applicable, along with any written responses. All documents should be
submitted to this email address for review.
RE: Z-8576-A (Avulani Enterprises - PCD)
Development Comments
1. Will the residential structure at the northeast corner of the overall property remain as is?
2. Clearly label all phase lines on the overall site plan.
3. Provide the following on the overall site plan:
a. Signage plan — location and details for all proposed signs.
b. Label all dumpster areas and note that screening will be provided as per code.
c. Perimeter/interior fencing with height and type of fencing.
4. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.
5. Provide building height for each building.
6. Provide description of exterior building construction materials to be used for each building.
7. Provide the following information for the dog daycare use:
a. Hours/days of operation.
b. Maximum number of dogs to be housed at any given time.
c. Will dogs be kept on the premise overnight? If so, will there be overnight staff?
d. Will there be an outdoor play area or runs for the dogs?
8. Provide hours/days of operation for the climate controlled storage use.
9. Provide the following information for the office/retail/storage building (Phase 3):
a. Hours/days of operation
b. Use mix (C-1 permitted uses? C-3 permitted uses)
c. Show access to climate controlled storage portion of Phase 3 building.
10. If staff supports this PCD application, it will be conditional upon the property being annexed prior to
the issuance of amny permits related to the property development.
Landscape Comments
Any new site development 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 less than
nine (9) feet.
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. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet
wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear
feet of perimeter planting strip.
5 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.
6. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with
the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments
of one (1) acre or larger.
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.
Civil Engineering Comments
I . Kanis Rd is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45
feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct
one-half street improvement to Kanis Rd including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. The
new back of curb should be placed 29.5 ft from striped centerline. A deferral of street improvements
to phase 2 was requested. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of the street widening until
Phase 2. The new driveway aprons should be placed from the Kanis Rd centerline for future
3. If the property is annexed into the City of Little Rock, 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. Is an advanced grading variance requested to grade future phases with
development on the first phase.
4. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e).
5. 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 association.
6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of
Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveways must not exceed 36 feet. Driveway spacing on
arterial streets is 300 from other driveways and intersections and 150 ft from the side property lines.
The west driveway should be placed on or near the west property line with an access easement
provided and access shared in the future with property to the west. A variance is required for the
west driveway location. Show driveway locations on the south side of Kanis Rd.
7. If the property is annexed into the City of Little Rock, a special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard
Areas will be required per Sec. 13-55 prior to construction.
8. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army
Corps of Engineers prior to start of work.
9. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be
dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide drainage and access easement is required
adjacent to the floodway boundary. The floodway should be rezoned Open Space.
10. A substantial area of the site lies within the regulated floodway and floodplain of Rock Creek. No
future construction of any structures, improvements to the interior of the structures over 50% of the
market value of the structure, parking areas, or placement of fill materials are allowed within the
floodway.
11. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed
plans prior to construction.
12. Street lights are required by Section 31-403 of the LR code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic
Engineering. Street lights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact
Traffic Engr 379-1813 for more info.
13. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of
Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. Driveway spacing in
arterial streets is 300 from other driveways and intersections and 150 ft from the side property lines.
The west driveway should be placed on the west property line with an access easement and shared
in the future with property to the west. A variance is required for the west driveway locations.
14. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the
intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards.
15. 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.
16. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Per Sec. 30-
281(b), boundary street improvements include widening of the Rock Creek bridge. An in -lieu
payment for one hundred percent of the bridge or box culvert construction on arterial streets for the
initial 15 ft of span length which is measured perpendicular from the supporting walls. The City will
be responsible for the additional cost of the bridge or box culvert in which the total structure length
exceeds 15 linear ft as determined by the by City.
17. Due to the subject property discharging stormwater into Rock Creek just upstream of the City of
Little Rock M, controls must be used on site to prevent the discharge of pet waste that violates
the water quality standards for Rock Creek as established by ADEQ. Provide explanation of proposed
stormwater water quality controls.
Pulaski COL1ntV CunanMnts:
-dedicate right of way by quit claim deed to Pulaski County.
-Flood permits and Elevation Certificates will be required for Phase I and 2 buildings as well as
the sitework.
-Provide Health Department approval for the wastewater disposal system.
-Show the building setbacks on the east and west property lines.
-Show the following on the Site Plan:
-Source of Title
-Distance and bearing to two section corners
-State Plane Coordinates for two section corners and two property corners.
-Comply with ADEQ stormwater permitting requirements.
-show adjacent property owners.
-show legal description of developed property.
-certificate of surveying accurancy
-name of development
-owner's name and address.
-obtain driveway permit from Road and Bridge.
-Obtain approval from West Pulaski Fire Department.
-Any encroachment in the floodway will require a flood study and a no -rise certification
stamped and signed by the project engineer.
-If half street improvements are required by the City, provide Pulaski County a complete set of
design documents for review prior
to beginning construction.
-Pay a $33.00 review fee.