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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4470-N Response to Comments 011222 10825 Financial Centre Pkwy, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 501.664.3245 / 501.664.6704 www.craftontull.com Transmittal Date: 1/12/22 To: Mr. Romie Price Address: City of LR Planning and Development 723 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Telephone #: 501-371-4844 RE: Z-4470-I PCD Amendment Project #: 21807800 The following items are being transmitted: Attached; Other; Comments As Noted NO. OF COPIES: DATE: DESCRIPTION: 1 1/12/22 Comment Response Letter 1 1/12/22 Architectural Design Intent Letter 1 1/12/22 Overall Site Plan and Detailed Site Plan 1 1/7/22 City Comments 1 1/7/22 City Comments 1 6/3/15 Recorded Plat Remarks: Hey Romie, Please find attached our response to staff comments. Thank you, Travis Copies To: Signed: _____________________________________ January 12, 2022 Mr. Romie Price Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: N Wellington Hills Storage File No. Z-4770-N Mr. Price, Listed below are responses to comments received in by email on 1/7/22 Civil Engineering Comments 1. Provide drainage report for the 24hr 25yr and 24hr 100yr storm events. Noted, will comply. Report will be submitted directly to engineering. 2. Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, “… at least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks, and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.” Sidewalk added to plan. 3. Wellington Hills Rd. is shown in the master street plan as a minor arterial with a right-of-way of 90 feet. Dedicate additional right of way 45 feet from centerline. Right of way has been dedicated previously and platted on the Plat of Lots 1, 2 & 4 Chenal Commercial Park and addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas June, 2015 (Recorded Document #2015032874). It is also shown on the site plan and we believe there is no additional dedication needed at this time. 4. Boundary Street improvements required. Boundary street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, reconstruction of one-half section of the abutting street if the existing street is not up to city standards. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged, missing, and noncompliant curb and gutter, sidewalk, access ramps or concrete driveway aprons within the public right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts and replace with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA guidelines. Noted, will comply. 5. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issuedby the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. Noted, will comply. 6. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379- 1805 with any questions or for more information. Noted, will comply. 7. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. Noted, will comply. 8. If proposed retaining walls shown on plans are equal to or above four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer or if there is surcharge loading for a retaining wall less than four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer, the Department requires retaining wall design plans showing plan and profile views of the wall with special details, design loading calculations clearly showing all required factors of safety as outlined in the engineer’s certification, and an engineer’s certification (Engineer Certification/Indemnification of Retaining Wall Design (littlerock.gov)). Noted, will comply. 9. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 10. 24. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2(A-B). Noted, will comply. 11. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. Noted, will comply. 12. Construction within the 50-foot water line easement will need approval from Central Arkansas Water. Noted, will comply. 13. Per City Code 31-210 (e), minimum driveway spacing from the property line shall be 150 feet and driveway spacing from other driveways centerline to centerline shall be 300 feet. Variance requests from these requirements approved by the Planning Commission will be needed before construction of the new driveway. The street frontage for this property is approximately 153 feet. We have shown the proposed driveway to be 177 feet from the Walgreens driveway and 170 feet from the Kumon Math and Reading Center Driveway. We would like to request a variance for the proposed driveway as shown. Landscape Comments, Tracy Spillman 1. Any new site development must comply with the City’s minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Noted, will comply. 2. 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. Noted, will comply. 3. 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. Noted, will comply. 4. 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 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. Noted, will comply. 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 shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. Noted, will comply 6. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the west is zoned R-2 CUP. 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. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81. Noted will comply. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Noted, will comply. 8. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. Noted, will comply. 9. 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. Noted, will comply. While final grading design is not complete, an area on the western portion of the site is expected to be preserved. Central Arkansas Water Comments 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A 39-inch raw water line crosses this site within a 50-foot wide waterline. Care must be taken to protect these water lines and any appurtenances, such as access and air release vaults, or monumentation which may be in the area. No signs, light poles, drainage structures, dumpster pads or other structures on foundations will be allowed within the existing 50-foot waterline easement. Paved parking and driveways are allowed. Field verification of the pipeline depth and location will need to be made by Central Arkansas Water. Construction of the proposed improvements must be performed with materials and techniques that will not harm or damage the pipeline or interfere with its operation. Due to the critical nature of the 39-inch raw water line located near this grading please contact CAW at 501-374-1342, 24 hours prior to any work within the water line Right-of-Way. Noted, will comply. 2. Submit the Site Grading and Drainage plans to CAW for review The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Noted, will comply. 3. 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. Noted, will comply. Fire Department Comments 1. 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. Noted, will comply. 2. 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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent, approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed by Fire Chief for Approval. Noted, will comply. 3. 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. Noted, will comply. 4. Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 This property only has 15 5. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. 6. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. 6.a. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. The proposed building will be sprinkled. 7. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. One fire apparatus access road proposed. 8. 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 a. 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. Noted, will comply. b. 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. Noted, will comply. c. 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. Noted, will comply. As shown on current plan, access is provided around entire building. d. 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. Noted, will comply. 9. 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. Noted, will comply. 10. 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. Noted, will comply. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. Noted, will comply. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. Noted, will comply. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. Noted, will comply. 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. Noted, will comply. 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. Noted, will comply. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official Noted, will comply. 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Noted, will comply. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Noted, will comply. 16. 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 Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501-918-3756. Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Noted, will comply. We will work with the Fire Marshal and CAW to located hydrants. Planning & Development Comments: 1. Maximum building height proposed is 50 feet. Provide building elevations. The Owner doesn’t have an architectural design completed at this time. They have indicated that indicated that the project will look similar to Discover Storage in Northwest Arkansas and Spaces Storage at 1700 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock. Pictures of those projects are being sent with this letter. 2. Parking provided should be sufficient to serve the project. Owner believes they have enough parking to meet their need. 3. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. Noted, will comply. 4. Dumpster area must be screened as per Section 36-253 of the zoning code. Dumpster will be screene.d. 5. Any signage on the site must comply with Section 36-555 ( signs allowed in commercial zones). Noted, will comply. Master Street Plan: Comments noted. Right-of-way has been dedicated. Recorded plat submitted with this letter. Bicycle Plan: Comment noted. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Submitted by: Travis Tolley Crafton Tull - Civil Engineer January 12, 2022 Mr. Romie Price Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: N Wellington Hills Storage – Architectural Design File No. Z-4770-N Mr. Price, As mentioned in our comment response letter, the Owner has not completed architectural design at this time. They said that the building will look similar to Discovery Storage in Northwest Arkansas and Spaces Storage at 1700 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock. Pictures of Discovery Storage in NWA are included below: Please let me know if you need any additional information. Travis Tolley Crafton Tull - Civil Engineer CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION:501.664.3245 t 501.664.6704 fLittle Rock, Arkansas 7221110825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 300engineering|surveyingC E R T I FIC A T E OFAUTHORIZATIONARKANSASENGI NE E RKey PlanNo.DescriptionDatePROJECT NO:ISSUE DATE:CONTACT:CHECKED BY:This document, and the ideas and designs incorporatedherein, as an instrument of professional service, is theproperty of Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc., and is not to beused, in whole or in part, for any other project, without thewritten authorization of Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc.DRAWING: G:\21807800_WELLHLSSTR\INFRASTRUCTURE\CIVIL\DWG\CONCEPT\!SITE PLAN.DWGLAYOUT: C-102 ENLARGED SITE PLAN LAST SAVED: TT1130, 1/12/2022 9:59 AMPLOTTED BY: TRAVIS TOLLEY, 1/12/2022 10:00 AM ("PLOTTED BY:" ONLY VALID ON HARD COPY)www.craftontull.comCRAFTON, TULL &ASSOCIATES, INC.No. 109© 2021 Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc.Crafton TullRT.TOLLEY01/12/2221807800NOT F O R CONSTRUCTIONTES WEIVERNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONTES WEIVER THISDOCUMENT ISPRELIMINARY INNATURE AND IS NOTA FINAL, SIGNEDAND SEALEDDOCUMENTPRELIMINARYPLANSWELLINGTON HILLSSTORAGELITTLE ROCK, ARKANSASNEWBUILDINGFFE : 503.50'FIRST FLOOR:28760.50 S.F.C-102ENLARGED SITE PLANLOADINGBAY(2200 S.F.)RPROJECT INFORMATIONArkansas One CallKnow what's below. Call before you dig.RVICINITY MAPPROJECT LOCATION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION:501.664.3245 t 501.664.6704 fLittle Rock, Arkansas 7221110825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 300engineering|surveyingC E R T I FIC A T E OFAUTHORIZATIONARKANSASENGI NE E RKey PlanNo.DescriptionDatePROJECT NO:ISSUE DATE:CONTACT:CHECKED BY:This document, and the ideas and designs incorporatedherein, as an instrument of professional service, is theproperty of Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc., and is not to beused, in whole or in part, for any other project, without thewritten authorization of Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc.DRAWING: G:\21807800_WELLHLSSTR\INFRASTRUCTURE\CIVIL\DWG\CONCEPT\!SITE PLAN.DWGLAYOUT: C-101 OVERALL SITE PLAN LAST SAVED: TT1130, 1/12/2022 9:58 AMPLOTTED BY: TRAVIS TOLLEY, 1/12/2022 9:58 AM ("PLOTTED BY:" ONLY VALID ON HARD COPY)www.craftontull.comCRAFTON, TULL &ASSOCIATES, INC.No. 109© 2021 Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc.Crafton TullRT.TOLLEY01/12/2221807800NOT F O R CONSTRUCTIONTES WEIVERNOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONTES WEIVER THISDOCUMENT ISPRELIMINARY INNATURE AND IS NOTA FINAL, SIGNEDAND SEALEDDOCUMENTPRELIMINARYPLANSWELLINGTON HILLSSTORAGELITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RSITE NOTESRLEGEND (EXISTING SYMBOLS)RLEGEND (CONSTRUCT)Arkansas One CallKnow what's below. Call before you dig.C-101OVERALL SITE PLANNEW BUILDINGFFE : 503.50'FIRST FLOOR:28760.50 S.F.LOADINGBAY(2200 S.F.)RPROJECT INFORMATION Civil Engineering Review Comments ☐Board of Adjustment ☒Planning Commission Agenda Date: 02/17/2022 Z File Number S-1885-A Chenal Valley Tract 9 – Revised Preliminary Plat West of the Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road Intersection 1. Development or fill within the floodway is prohibited. In accordance with Section 31- 176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the City of Little Rock. In addition, a 25 ft access and maintenance easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. 2. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 3. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 4. Submit a more legible preliminary plat for review with next submittal. 5. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 6. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A-4-I-2 (A-B). 7. Private access is proposed for this property. In accordance with Little Rock Code Section 31-207, private streets must be designed and constructed to the same standard as public streets per City of Little Rock’s Master Street Plan. 8. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 9.Provide reasoning on why St. Vincent Way Extension is not being extended from traffic circle to tie into Founders Court. 10.Per City Rev. Code 31-403 street lighting plans are required to be submitted to the Department for review and approval before filing and recording of the final plat for the subdivision. Z File Number Z-9657 Denis Duplexes-CUP 3110 West 16th 1.No on street parking or parking in the right-of-way is allowed. A variance will have to be requested. Civil Engineering staff will not support this request. 2.See City code for parking on streets 3.Sec: 32-310.- Obstructing Traffic •No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver may stop temporarily during the actual loading or unloading of passengers or when necessary, in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs, or signals of a police officer. (Ord. No. 19,921, § 1, 2-19-08) 4.How are the lots handling drainage? Provide a drainage study showing the effects of the 24hr 25yr and 24hr 100yr storm events. 5.New driveway apron and sidewalk shall be constructed to current City and ADA standards. 6.Show proposed driveways and visitors’ parking spots on site plan. Z File Number Z-9653 MEO, LLC – Accessory Dwelling Conditional Use Permit 228 Vernon Avenue 1.Provide ADA accessible bridge across existing rock ditch channel from accessory structure. Z File Number Z-4470-N Wellington Hills Storage-PD-C 100 Block of Wellington Hills Road 1.Provide drainage report for the 24hr 25yr and 24hr 100yr storm events. 2.Provide ADA accessible route from the public right of way to the proposed development in accordance with 36 CFR Part 1191 Section F206.2.1, “… at least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones, public streets and sidewalks, and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.” 3.Wellington Hills Rd. is shown in the master street plan as a minor arterial with a right-of- way of 90 feet. Dedicate additional right of way 45 feet from centerline. 4. Boundary Street improvements required. Boundary street improvements shall include, but not be limited to, reconstruction of one-half section of the abutting street if the existing street is not up to city standards. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged, missing, and noncompliant curb and gutter, sidewalk, access ramps or concrete driveway aprons within the public right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts and replace with curb, gutter, and sidewalk. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Public Works Standard Details and ADA guidelines. 5. A grading permit must be obtained prior to initiation of work. Grading permits are issued by the Planning and Development Dept. at 723 West Markham Street after approval of sediment and erosion control plans, grading and drainage plans, land boundary survey, drainage study, and soil loss calculations per City’s stormwater management and drainage manual. Contact Planning and Development Dept., Civil Engineering Private Development at 501-371-4817 or at 501-918-5348 or Permits@littlerock.gov to schedule an appointment for issuance or to answer any questions. Permit cost is based on total project area at $100.00 for the less than ½ acre, $200.00 for ½ to 1 acre, and $200.00 for the first acre and $100.00 for each additional acre for project greater than 1 acre. 6. Hauling of fill material on or off project sites over municipal streets require approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway 501-379-1805 with any questions or for more information. 7. Any work involving one (1) or more acres of disturbed area requires a State of Arkansas NPDES permit. Contact the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, NPDES branch at 501-682-0744 for applications and information about General Stormwater Discharge Construction Permit #ARR150000. 8. If proposed retaining walls shown on plans are equal to or above four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer or if there is surcharge loading for a retaining wall less than four feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing or leveling layer, the Department requires retaining wall design plans showing plan and profile views of the wall with special details, design loading calculations clearly showing all required factors of safety as outlined in the engineer’s certification, and an engineer’s certification (Engineer Certification/Indemnification of Retaining Wall Design (littlerock.gov)). 9. The Department requires three (3) phase sediment and erosion control (SEC) plans to be submitted for all construction projects showing best management practices (BMPs) for mitigating sediment runoff and erosion along with vegetation specifications for temporary and permanent soil stabilization. Phase 1 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during the stripping, clearing, grubbing, and rough grading of the site. Phase 2 SEC plans shall show SEC BMPs during construction of utilities, buildings, roadway infrastructure and drainage infrastructure. Phase 3 SEC Plans shall show SEC BMPs for final grading, seeding, and landscaping of the site. 10. 24. Sediment and Erosion Control plans shall also show the pertinent information as outlined in ADEQ ARR150000 Permit Part II section A-4-H (1-14) and Part II section A- 4-I-2 (A-B). 11. Per City Rev. Code 29-99, stormwater detention for developments is required. Provide stormwater detention infrastructure to satisfy this requirement. 12. Construction within the 50-foot water line easement will need approval from Central Arkansas Water. 13. Per City Code 31-210 (e), minimum driveway spacing from the property line shall be 150 feet and driveway spacing from other driveways centerline to centerline shall be 300 feet. Variance requests from these requirements approved by the Planning Commission will be needed before construction of the new driveway. Z File Number Z-9656 Midtown Premium Properties, LLC-PRD 3501 Kavanaugh Blvd 1. How is the applicant addressing parking for the current residence and future single-family residence? On-street parking shall conform to City Code Sec: 32-310 - Obstructing Traffic, “No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten (10) feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver may stop temporarily during the actual loading or unloading of passengers or when necessary, in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs, or signals of a police officer.” (Ord. No. 19,921, § 1, 2-19-08) TO: MONTE MOORE, DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TRACY SPILLMAN, PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE BUFFER AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2022, PLANNING COMMISION MEETING DATE: DEC 20, 2021 1. NW Corner of Rahling Rd and St Vincent Way S-1885-A 1. No Comment 2. 7 Stonecrest Circle Z-9647 1. No Comment 3. 400 Palm St Z-9649 1. No Comment 4. 3717 W Capitol Z-9634-A 1. No Comment 5. 228 Vernon Avenue Z-9653 1. No Comment 6. 3110 W 16th Z-9657 1. No Comment 7. NW of Rahling Rd and Chenal Parkway Z-5936-Q 1. No Comment 8. NW Corner of Mabel Vale Pike and Sibley Hole Rd Z-9655 1. No Comment 9. SE Corner of Mabel E 10 th St and McMath Avenue Z-3218-A 1. No Comment 10.NW Corner of S Izard St and W 15th St Z-2333-D 1. No Comment 11. N Side of Wellington Hills N of Chenal Parkway Z-4470-N 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 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 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. 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 shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. 6. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the west is zoned R-2 CUP. 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. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 8. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 9. 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. 12. 2812 W 7 th Street Z-9654 1. No Comment 13. 3501 Kavanaugh Blvd Z-9656 1. No Comment PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER 10 February 2022 NAME TYPE ISSUE COMMENTS Chenal Valley Tract 9 – Revised Preliminary Plat West of the Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road Intersection S-1885-A 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. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Greenich Properties, LLC, Duplex – Conditional Use Permit 3717 West Capitol Avenue Z-9634-A NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. MEO, LLC – Accessory Dwelling – Conditional Use Permit 228 Vernon Avenue Z-9653 NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Denis Duplexes – Conditional Use Permit 3110 West 16th Street Z-9657 All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, a water main extension will be needed to provide water service to this property installed at the Developer's expense. 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. 1 NAME TYPE ISSUE COMMENTS Rezoning from C-3 to R-2 Northwest of the Northwestern corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road Z-5936-Q NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Rezoning from R-2 to C-3 Northwest Corner of Mabelvale Pike and Sibley Hole Road Z-9655 NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 10th and McMath – Short Form PCD- Revocation Southeast corner of East 10th Street and McMath Avenue Z-3218-A All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. Ellis Short-Term Rental – PD-C 900 West 15th Street Z-2333-D NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2 NAME TYPE ISSUE COMMENTS Wellington Hills Storage – PD-C 100 Block of Wellington Hills Road Z-4470-N All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A 39-inch raw water line crosses this site within a 50-foot wide waterline. Care must be taken to protect these water lines and any appurtenances, such as access and air release vaults, or monumentation which may be in the area. No signs, light poles, drainage structures, dumpster pads or other structures on foundations will be allowed within the existing 50-foot waterline easement. Paved parking and driveways are allowed. Field verification of the pipeline depth and location will need to be made by Central Arkansas Water. Construction of the proposed improvements must be performed with materials and techniques that will not harm or damage the pipeline or interfere with its operation. Due to the critical nature of the 39-inch raw water line located near this grading please contact CAW at 501-374- 1342, 24 hours prior to any work within the water line Right-of-Way. Submit the Site Grading and Drainage plans to CAW for review The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. Burk Short-Term Rental – PD-C 2812 West 7th Street Z-9654 NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Midtown Premium Properties, LLC - PRD 3501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Z-9656 NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 3 PC Agenda February 10, 2022- Blurbs Z-5936-QL: C-3 to R-2 NW of the NWC Chenal Pkwy and Rahling Rd Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from C-3 (General Commercial District) to R-2 (Single Family District) allowing for the future development of this land for single-family houses. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) to the south of the site. Residential Low Density (RL) is shown to the north and west of the site, with Park/Open Space (PK/OS) shown beyond that to the south. Office (O) is shown on the Plan to the southeast with Residential High Density (RH) shown to the northeast. The Commercial (C) 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 land is zoned C-3, General Commercial District and is mostly undeveloped. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The Residential land adjacent to the site is undeveloped, with a single-family subdivision future to the west. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. This area is floodplain/floodway of Rock Creek. Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The area shown for Office has an office building (former location of Bank OZK headquarters). The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. This site is the location of Chenal Woods condominium development. Master Street Plan: There are no existing or proposed public streets adjacent to the application area. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Z-9655: R-2 to C-3 NWC Mabelvale Pike and Sibley Hole Road Planning Division: The request is in the Geyer Springs West Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial (LI) for the requested area. The Light Industrial (LI) category provides for light warehouse, distribution or storage uses, and/or other industrial uses that are developed in a well-designed "park like" setting. The application is to rezone from R-2 (Single Family District) to C-3 (General Commercial District) to allow for the future commercial development of the site. There is an accompanying application to amend the Land Use Plan for this site to Commercial (C). Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) use to the east across Mabelvale Pike and north, across Davmar. Light Industrial (LI) is shown to the northwest and west on the Plan. Residential Low Density (RL) is on the Plan south of the site, across Sibley Hole Road. Commercial (C) 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. Across Mabelvale Pike to the southeast of the application area is the new Southwest High School, zoned PDC (Planned Development Commercial) District. To the east is vacant C-3, General Commercial District zoned land. Further to the east on land zoned both PDR (Planned Development Residential) District and C-3, General Commercial District are several apartment buildings. To the northeast is land zoned C-3, General Commercial District with a Home Depot and a tire service store as well as two parcels zoned R-2, Single Family District with houses. North, across Davmar is mostly R-2, Single Family District zoned land with both single-family houses and warehouses, as well as a commercial business. The Light Industrial (LI) category provides for light warehouse, distribution or storage uses, and/or other industrial uses that are developed in a well-designed "park like" setting. This land to the west of the site is currently a large tract with a single-family house. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. This land south of Sibley Hole Road has several large tract single-family houses and a single-family subdivision (Pinedale). Master Street Plan: To the south is Sibley Hole Road, shown as a Collector on the Master Street Plan. To the east is Mabelvale Pike and it is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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 Mabelvale Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class II Bike Route shown on Mabelvale Pike. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Z-3218-A: Revocation 10th and McMath PCD SEC East 10 th and McMath Ave Planning Division: The request is in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for the requested area. The Mixed Use Urban (MXU) category provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older "urban" areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric cresting a 24-hour activity area. Using the Planned Zoning District or the Urban Use District, high and moderate density developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian oriented area are appropriate. The application is a revocation to an existing PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District to return it to UU, Urban Use District allowing future re-development of the site using the UU standards. The site is within the McArthur Park Historic District. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use-Urban (MXU) to the east, south and north. Park/Open Space (PK/OS) use is to the west of the site, across McMath Avenue. The Mixed Use Urban (MXU) category provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older "urban" areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric cresting a 24-hour activity area. Using the Planned Zoning District or the Urban Use District, high and moderate density developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian oriented area are appropriate. There are a couple apartment buildings, single-family houses, an office/warehouse use and retail uses within this area zoned UU, Urban Use District. The Park/Open Space (PK/OS) category includes all public parks, recreation facilities, greenbelts, flood plains, and other designated open space and recreational land. This area is zoned PR, Park and Recreation District and is the location of McArthur Park (city park with two museums). Master Street Plan: To the west is McMath Avenue and to the north is 10th Street, both are a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local Streets 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”. 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. Z-2333-D: Ellis STR PDC 900 West 15th Street Planning Division: The request is in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for the requested area. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The application is to rezone from PRD (Planned Residential Development) District to PDC (Planned Development Commercial) District allow for the use of this property as a short-term rental with the owner not living on site. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) to the north, east and across 15th Street to the south. Residential High Density (RH) is on the Plan to the east, across Izard Street. The Mixed Use (MX) category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. To the north are two single-family houses, zoned O-3, General Office District. To the west and south is land zoned C-3, General Commercial District. There is a Bail Bond business to the west, while the land to the south is vacant. Currently Philander Smith College owners this vacant land and has set-up soccer goals on the land. The Residential High Density (RH) category accommodates residential development of more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The land is zoned R-4, Two-Family District. The first lot is vacant and the second has a newly constructed house on it. Master Street Plan: To the east is Izard Street and to the south is 15th Street, both are a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local Streets 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”. 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. Z-4470-N: Wellington Hills Storage 100 BLK of Wellington Hills Road Planning Division: The request is in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (O) for the requested area. Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The application is to rezone from PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District to PDC (Planned Development Commercial) District to allow for the development of a 3-story mini-storage facility on the site. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) to the south and southeast, across Wellington Hills Road from the site. Office (O) is shown to the north and east, northeast across Wellington Hills Road from the site. Public Institutional (PI) is shown to the west of the site. Commercial (C) 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 area to the south is zoned PDC (Planned Development Commercial) District and PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District. There is a Walgreen, fast-food restaurant, and auto service retail use on the land. The Commercial land to the southeast is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District and is a branch bank and retail shopping center. Office (O) category represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The area to the north is zoned O-3, General Office District and has a commercial center on the land. The Office land to the northeast, across Wellington Hills Road is zoned O-3, General Office District and is currently undeveloped. The Public Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. This area is the site of Highland Valley United Methodist Church and is zoned R-2, Single Family District. Master Street Plan: To the east is Wellington Hills Road and it is shown as a Minor Arterial 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 Wellington Hills Road since it is a Minor 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. Z-9654: Burk STR PDC 2812 West 7th Street Planning Division: The request is in the I-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for the requested area. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-3 (Single Family District) to PDC (Planned Development Commercial) District allow for the use of this property as a short-term rental with the owner not living on site. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) to the north, east and west. Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) is on the Plan to the south, across 7th Street. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. The land to the north, east and west is part of a developed single-family subdivision with houses on each lot. The land is zoned R-3, Single Family District. (One parcel at the end of the block is zoned I-2, Light Industrial District but has a single-family house on the land.) The Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The land is zoned PCD (Planned Commercial Development) District and C- 3, General Commercial District. There are three houses on the PCD land as well as two vacant parcels. The C-3 zoned area has a restaurant on the land. Master Street Plan: To the south is 7th Street and it is a Collector on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class II Bike Route shown on 7th Street. A Bike Lane provides a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Z-9656: Midtown Premium Properties PRD 3501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Planning Division: The request is in the Heights/Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) for the requested area. The Residential Medium Density (RM) category accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The application is to rezone from R-4 (Two Family District) to PRD (Planned Residential Development) District to allow for the conversion of the detached garage to a third unit on the site. The application is within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Surrounding the application area, the Land Use Plan shows Residential Medium Density (RM) to the south and north. Residential Low Density (RL) is shown to the west of the site. Public Institutional (PI) is shown to the east of the site, across Kavanaugh Boulevard. The Residential Medium Density (RM) category accommodates a broad range of housing types including single family attached, single family detached, duplex, town homes, multi-family and patio or garden homes. Any combination of these and possibly other housing types may fall in this category provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The area is mostly R-4, Two Family District zoned with one PDR (Planned Development Residential) District. The uses are primarily single-family with some duplexes and one apartment building. The Residential Low Density (RL) category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes, but may also include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than 6 units per acre. This land is zoned R-2, Single Family District and is an existing development single family subdivision. The Public Institutional (PI) category includes public and quasi-public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. This area is the site of Mount Saint Mary’s School and is zoned R-2, Single Family District. Master Street Plan: To the east is Kavanaugh Boulevard and it is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. To the south is ‘J’ Street and it is 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 Kavanaugh Boulevard since it is a Minor Arterial. . The primary function of Local Streets 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”. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class III Bike Route shown on Kavanaugh Boulevard. Bike Routes require no additional right-of-way, but either a sign or pavement marking to identify and direct the route. To: Romie G. Price Date: December 20, 2021  From: Captain Tony Rhodes and Fire Marshal Derek Ingram  Comment for the following Locations:  S‐S‐1885‐A Chenal Valley Tract 9‐Revised Preliminary West of the Chenal Parkway  and Rahling Road Intersection  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  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.  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. One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.  As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family  dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of  dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access  roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.  Exceptions:  1.Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2.The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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  Marshals 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.  Z‐9647 – New Life POME Living, LLC Group Home – Special Use Permit‐ 7  Stonecrest Circle  Full Plan Review  Z‐9649 – Frey Bed and Breakfast‐ Special Use Permit‐400 North Palm Street  Full Plan Review  Z‐9634 A Greenich Properties, LLC Duplex‐ Conditional Use Permit 3717 West  Captiol Avenue  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.   As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family  dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of  dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access  roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.  Exceptions:  1.Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2.The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐9653 –MEO, LLC‐ Accessory Dwelling‐ Conditional Use Permit‐228 Vernon  Avenue  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.   As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family  dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of  dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access  roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.  Exceptions:  1.Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2.The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐9657 Denis Duplexes‐ Conditional Use Permit‐3110 West 16 Street  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.   As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family  dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of  dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access  roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.  Exceptions:  1.Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2.The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐5936‐Q –Rezoning from C‐3 to R‐2‐ Northwest of the Northwestern corner of  Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  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.  One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.   As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family  dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of  dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access  roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.  Exceptions:  1.Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the  Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.   2.The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐9655‐ Rezoning from R‐2 to C‐3‐ Northwest Corner of Mabelvale and Sibley  Hole Road  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access.  ‐ Maintain fire apparatus access roads  as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1   Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30  feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.  Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross  building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire  apparatus access roads.   Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single  approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved  automatic sprinkler systems.  D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a  distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension  of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.  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.  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.  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.  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. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐3218‐A 10th and McMath Short Form –PCD Revocation Sotheast corner of East  10th Street and McMath Avenue  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access.  ‐ Maintain fire apparatus access roads  as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1   Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30  feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.  Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross  building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire  apparatus access roads.   Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single  approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved  automatic sprinkler systems.  D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a  distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension  of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.  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.  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.  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.  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. Multi‐Family Residential Developments  As per Appendix D, Section D106.1 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having  more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple‐family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units  shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.  Exception: Projects having up to  200 dwelling  units may have a single approved fire apparatus  access road when all building, including nonresidential occupancies are equipped throughout with  approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2  As per Appendix D, Section D106.2 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire prevention Code Vol. 1. Projects having  more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple‐family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units  shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether  they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.  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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐2333‐D Ellis Short‐Term Rental –PD‐C‐900 West 15th Street  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  One‐ or Two‐Family Residential Developments.   As per Appendix D, Section D107.1 of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1, One‐ or Two‐Family  dwelling residential developments. Developments of one‐ or two‐family dwellings where the number of  dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access  roads, and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.  Exceptions:  1.Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and al dwelling units are equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3 of the  Arkansas Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required.   2.The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐4470‐N Wellington Hills Storage‐OD‐C 100 Block Wellington Hills Road  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. If the grade exceeds 10 percent,  approval will be denied and the applicant must submit request to be reviewed  by Fire Chief for Approval.  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.  Commercial and Industrial Developments – 2 means of access.  ‐ Maintain fire apparatus access roads  as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1   Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30  feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.  Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross  building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire  apparatus access roads.   Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single  approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved  automatic sprinkler systems.  D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a  distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension  of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.  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.  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.  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.  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. 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  Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501‐918‐3757, or Fire Marshal Derek N Ingram 501‐918‐3756  Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.  Z‐9654‐ Burk Short‐Term Rental –PD‐C‐2812 West 7th Street  No Comments  Z‐9556‐Midtown Premium Properties, LLC‐PRD‐3501 Kavanaugh Blvd  No Comments  City of Little Rock Planning and Development Planning Commission Hearing/February 10, 2022 Applicant Comments for Proposed Development Applicant Responses are due no later than Wednesday, January 12, 2022. 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-4470-N Wellington Hills Storage – PD-C 100 Block of Wellington Hills Road Development Comments: 1.Maximum building height proposed is 50 feet. Provide building elevations. 2.Parking provided should be sufficient to serve the project. 3.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties. 4.Dumpster area must be screened as per Section 36-253 of the zoning code. 5.Any signage on the site must comply with Section 36-555 ( signs allowed in commercial zones).