HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3599-C Staff AnalysisFebruary 17, 2000
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z -3599-C
NAME: Terry Library - Revised Zoning Site Plan
LOCATION: 2015 Napa Valley Drive
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Central AR Library System Polk, Stanley, Yeary Architects, LTD.
100 Rock Street 700 S. Schiller Street
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: Approx. 1.98 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: 0-2 ALLOWED USES: Office
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Expansion to existing library
A reduced side yard setback for the proposed building addition
(south side) .
BACKGROUND:
The property at 2015 Napa Valley Drive is zoned 0-2 and requires
site plan review approval by the Planning Commission for any
development. On August 23, 1988, the Planning Commission
approved the site plan for the existing Terry Library. The
approved site plan included a 14,000 square foot building and 45
parking spaces, with two (2) access drives from Napa Valley
Drive.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
site plan by making the following additions/changes to the
site:
• A 4,160 square foot building addition on the south side
of the existing building.
• Addition of 9 parking spaces near the northeast corner of
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C.
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the building and 6 parking spaces along the west property
line, to create improved handicap accessibility.
• Closing the northernmost access drive and widening the
south drive.
o Creating a new circular drive at the southwest corner of
the property for a new book drop.
• New ground -mounted sign
• Book delivery and dumpster area at the southeast corner
of the building.
The applicant has noted that the purpose of the proposed
building addition is for increased space for children's
services. The proposed addition will have a brick veneer
and match the existing building.
The applicant is requesting a setback variance for the
Proposed building addition. The ordinance requires a
minimum 25 foot setback from all property lines in 0-2
zoning. The side yard setback proposed along the south
property line is 15'-5,,.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an existing library located on the site, with the
existing building and parking shown on the attached site
plan. There is a medical clinic immediately north, at the
southeast corner of Hinson Road and Napa Valley Drive. The
Fellowship Bible Church parking lot is located immediately
south of this site, with the church student center
immediately east. The main Fellowship Bible Church complex
is located across Napa Valley Drive to the west. There are
single family residences further south along Napa Valley
Drive and to the southeast.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The Rainwood Cove and Pleasant Valley
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Napa Valley is listed on the
minor arterial. A dedication
from centerline is required.
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Master Street Plan as a
of right-of-way to 45 feet
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E.
F.
G.
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2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements tc
this street including 5 -foot sidewalk with planned
development.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
6. Napa Valley has a 1996 average daily traffic count of
11,000.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla : No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: There is an existing 8 -inch water main near the
east right-of-way of Napa Valley Road. This main was
lowered in conjunction with the road widening. It needs
to be determined whether this main will conflict with the
proposed construction. Any required relocation of water
facilities will be at developer's expense. Contact the
Water Works if additional water service is required.
Fire Department: No Comment.
Cou�lanning: No Comment received.
CATA: No Comment received.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: No Comment.
Landsca a Issues: Areas set aside for buffers and
landscaping meet with ordinance requirements.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
February 1, 2000. The revised plan addresses the issues
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The revised
plan notes the existing and proposed building heights as
requested. The proposed building addition will have a
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height of 13'-8".
The revised plan also provides the requested signage
details. The proposed new ground -mounted sign will be set
back from the front property line 5 feet, with a height of
approximately 3 feet and sign area of approximately 14
square feet. The sign will be "monument -type" and conforms
to the ordinance requirements for office zoning.
The applicant has also noted that the Public Works
requirements will be complied with, including right-of-way
dedication (shown on the revised plan) and the timing of
the street improvements to Napa Valley Drive.
As noted in paragraph A. of this report, the applicant is
requesting a setback variance for the proposed building
addition (south side yard). Staff supports the variance as
requested.
The applicant is proposing 15 new parking spaces with the
revised site plan, for a total of 60 parking spaces. There
is no specific ordinance parking requirement for a
"library". Staff feels that the number of parking spaces
proposed will be sufficient to serve the library use.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding
issues associated with the revised site plan. The proposed
building and parking additions should have no adverse
effect on the general area.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan subject
to the following conditions:
I. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
2. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.
3. The dumpster area should be screened on three (3) sides
with an opaque fence or wall.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2000)
Jane Beane was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the proposed site plan, noting that details on
signage needed to be provided and building height needed to be
shown on the plan. Staff noted that a setback variance was
requested along the south property line. Ms. Beane noted that
the proposed building expansion was for a larger children's
library.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Tad
Borkowski, of Public Works, noted that an in -lieu contribution
for the Napa Valley Drive street improvements would be
preferred. This issue was briefly discussed.
There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee
forwarded the site plan to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 17, 2000)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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