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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3915-B Staff AnalysisMarch 25, 2002 �. f !� YVI�-GLS 2-5 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Z -3915-B 3 1 s [3 Owner: CalArk Trucking Address: 12024 Interstate 30 Type of Issue: Time extension of previously approved variance from the pavement requirements of Section 36-508. The variance was initially approved on November 24, 1997. Extensions were granted through January 30, 2002. STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Comply with conditions in Public Works minute:record of November 1997. B. i Staff Analvsis: CalArk Trucking Company is located at 12024 I-30; a 30± acre, C-4 zoned tract bounded by Otter Creek Road on the north and I-30 on the southeast. The trucking company is located on the western 22± acres of the tract. On November 24, 1997, the Board of Adjustment granted a two-year deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508, allowing the trucking company to utilize a gravel parking area for the company's trucks and employee vehicles. There was some question, at that time, of a possible realignment of the Otter Creek Road overpass over I-30 which could have affected this site. That two-year deferral expired on November 24, 1999. On November 11, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat, dividing the easternmost 8± acres of the site into 4 lots which were to be sold for potential development by other parties. CalArk stated it was uncertain how the truck terminal facility would November 24, 1997 Item No.: File No.: Owner• Address• Description• Zoned• variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Staff Report• A. Public Works Issues: Z -3915-B Thomas Bartholomew/Cal Ark Trucking 12024 I-30 Long Legal, part of the NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 9, T -1-S, R -13-W C-4 A variance is requested from the pavement requirements of Section 36-508 to permit a 24 month deferral of paving. Development of the property cannot be completed until the Arkansas Highway Department finalizes plans for redevelopment of the Otter Creek/I-30 Interchange. Undeveloped Expansion of trucking facility 1. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood hazard areas is required. Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and National Pollution and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit are required. 2. Provide striping and signage plans for the development for Traffic Engineering approval. 3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. A dedication of right-of-way for Otter Creek Road will be required to 45 feet from centerline for this 5 lane minor arterial. 6. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards with any planned construction. 7. Otter Creek Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 3000. 8. Easements shown for proposed storm drainage. 9. Provide with proposed street construction: November 24, 1997 Item No.: 2 (Cont. H. C. a. Proposed design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). b. Street cross sections of proposed streets at 100' stations. c. Street profiles showing existing and proposed centerlines. d. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming and the "MSP". e. Utility excavation within proposed shall be per Article V of Sec. 30. f. Prepare letter for street lights as 31-403. to Sec. 31-175 rights-of-way required by Sec. g. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall for approval prior to start of work. be submitted h. Contact the AHTD for work within the State Highway right-of-way. 10. Each frontage street is 21 feet with 3 foot shoulders without sidewalk. Staff Analysis: Cal Ark Trucking occupies the C-4 zoned property located at 12024 I-30. The property is located at the I-30/Otter Creek Interchange. Cal Ark is requesting a 24 month deferral of the paving requirement of Section 36-508 to allow continued use of a gravel parking area. Cal Ark intends to fully comply with the City's paving requirements. They cannot however make long-term plans for the use of the property until the Arkansas Highway Department has decided on a definite design for a new I- 30/Otter Creek Interchange. It is possible that a substantial portion of this site will be absorbed into the new interchange for access roads and exit/entrance ramps. An aerial photograph has been submitted by the applicant showing the potential road alignment. Staff believes it is reasonable to grant the 24 month deferral. The site has had some unimproved area used as truck parking since before it was annexed into the City. The potential is there for the applicant to construct an expensive paved and landscaped parking area only to have it destroyed by realignment of the interchange. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 24 month deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508 subject to compliance with Public Works Comments. 2 November 24, 1997 Item No.: 2 (Cont. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 24, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with Public Works Comments. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. 3 January 29, 2001 Item No.: 6 File No. Name: Address: Z -3915-B CalArk Trucking 12024 I-30 T 2e of Issue: 12 -month extension of previously granted 36 month deferrals of the paving requirements of Section 36-508. Staff Report: CalArk Trucking Company is located at 12024 I-30; a 30± acre, C-4 zoned tract bounded by Otter Creek Road on the north and I-30 on the southeast. The trucking company is located on the western 22± acres of the tract. On November 24, 1997, the Board of Adjustment granted a two-year deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508, allowing the trucking company to utilize a gravel parking area for the company's trucks and employee vehicles. There was some question, at that time, of a possible realignment of the Otter Creek Road overpass over I-30 which could have affected this site. That two-year deferral expired on November 24, 1999. On November 11, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat, dividing the easternmost 8± acres of the site into 4 lots which are to be sold for potential development by other parties. CalArk stated it was uncertain how the truck terminal facility would be "laid out" on the remaining property. It appeared that the possible realignment of the overpass was no longer an issue. The 4 -lot plat was approved without the realignment issue being of concern, other than for some specific driveway placement. On January 31, 2000, the Board approved an additional deferral, through November 24, 2000. Although staff supported the additional 12 months, it was clear that the support was only for a deferral through November 24, 2000. The applicant is now requesting an additional 12 months deferral of the paving requirement. The justification offered by the applicant is the same as previously offered; it is uncertain how the property will "layout" for a truck terminal once the easternmost portion is developed into the previously approved 4 lot subdivision. January 29, 2001 Item No.: 6 (Cont.) Staff is not supportive of an additional deferral. Staff questions whether any steps have been taken toward development of the 4 -lot subdivision which is being touted as justification for the deferral. At some point, a decision must be made and the site developed to comply with City Code. It may very well be that the preliminary plat that was approved on November 11, 1999 has expired. Section 31-94(e) of the Subdivision Ordinance states: (e) A preliminary plat approved by the planning commission shall be effective and binding upon the commission for one (1) year from the date of approval or as long as work is actively progressing, at the end of which time the final plat application for the subdivision must have been submitted to the planning staff. Any plat not receiving final approval within the period of time set forth herein or otherwise conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be null and void, and the developer shall be required to submit a new plat of the property for preliminary approval subject to all zoning restrictions and this chapter. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend approval of the requested 12 -month extension of the previously granted deferrals of the paving requirement of Section 36-508. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 29, 2001) The applicant, Chuck Reimer, was present. Staff presented the item. Mr. Reimer addressed the Board in support of his request. He stated there had been some interest in the 4 lots, but nothing definite. Mr. Reimer stated that he had spoken with Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department representatives and, due to the pending change to one-way traffic for access roads, the issue of a possible realignment of the Otter Creek overpass had resurfaced. In response to a question from Fred Gray, Mr. Reimer stated that the 4 lots were listed with the Hathaway Group realtors. He stated the lots were well -signed and had been actively marketed. Mr. Reimer stated he would like to see how the 4 retail lots 2 January 29, 2001 Item No.: 6 (Cont.) develop prior to finalizing plans for the truck terminal so that truck traffic did not interfere with the retail traffic. Mr. Reimer reiterated that there was still uncertainty about the status of the Otter Creek overpass. He stated he had no idea why AHTD was taking so long to make a determination about the overpass. At the request of the Board, Mr. Reimer approached and showed the location of the 4 lots in relationship to the truck facility. Norm Floyd questioned whether the site was in the floodway. Staff responded that the truck parking area in question was in the floodplain, not the floodway. Scott Richburg asked if AHTD had given any indication of when a decision would be made regarding the overpass. Mr. Reimer responded that he had not been told of any time frame. Mr. Richburg commented that it could take months for a decision to be made and years for the lots to be sold and developed-. Mr. Richburg stated that, at some point, the site needed to be properly developed. Fred Gray stated that he perceived Mr. Reimer's concern being that he did not want to pave the site and then have somebody purchase a lot or lots. He asked Mr. Reimer if the 4 -lot area was not actually needed for the truck terminal since the plan was to sell that portion of the site. Mr. Reimer agreed with Mr. Gray's assessment. Norm Floyd asked if there was no plan for expanding the terminal. Mr. Reimer responded that there were no plans to expand the terminal itself. Fred Gray asked if it would take the sale of one lot or all 4 lots for the truck terminal plans to be finalized. Mr. Reimer responded that it would require the sale of all 4 lots to assure that there would be no conflict between the activities. Norm Floyd asked if there was not some reasonable boundary that could be established and developed for the truck terminal use. Mr. Reimer responded that it depended upon the potential users of the retail lots; that the lot sizes could change and could involve expanding further onto the truck terminal site. Norm Floyd commented that Cal Ark Trucking was an asset to the City but that the gravel lot was creating a problem. He stated 3 January 29, 2001 Item No.: 6 (Cont. he was in favor of an additional year deferral but would like to see some good faith effort on Cal Ark's part. Gary Langlais commented that waiting on the 4 lots to sell and develop could take years. William Ruck commented that he was familiar with AHTD's plans for the interchange and how those plans had "bounced around". He stated he was in favor of granting one more year to see what AHTD has "up its sleeve". Fred Gray asked if it was possible to grant an extension and to make a definitive statement that it would be the last deferral. Staff responded that such a statement could be made part of the record and would be considered by the Board in any further requests for deferrals. Fred Gray asked Mr. Reimer if 12 months was a "magic number". Mr. Reimer responded that it was not. Mr. Gray asked if it would be inconvenient to return to the Board in 6 months for an update. Norm Floyd commented that he had seen AHTD's plans for widening I-30 and that he did not expect there would be any definite actions taken within 6 months. Scott Richburg stated he wanted to go on record as supporting the deferral due to questions about the plans for I-30 and the overpass, not due to issues about the sale of the 4 lots. A motion was made to approve an additional deferral, through January 30, 2002. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 4 September 30, 2002 ITEM NO.: 19 File No.: Z -3915-B Owner: CalArk Trucking Address: 12024 Interstate 30 Type of Issues: Status report regarding the paving of the vehicular use areas located within the CalArk Trucking facility at 12024 1-30. STAFF REPORT.- CalArk EPORT: CalArk Trucking Company is located at 12024 1-30; a 30t acre, C-4 zoned tract bounded by Otter Creek Road on the north and 1-30 on the southeast. The trucking company is located on the western 22t acres of the tract. On November 24, 1997, the Board of Adjustment granted a two-year deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508, allowing the trucking company to utilize a gravel parking area for the company's trucks and employee vehicles. There was some question, at that time, of a possible realignment of the Otter Creek Road overpass over 1-30 which could have affected this site. That two-year deferral expired on November 24, 1999. On November 11, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat, dividing the easternmost 8t acres of the site into 4 lots which were to be sold for potential development by other parties. CalArk stated it was uncertain how the truck terminal facility would be "laid out' on the remaining property. It appeared that the possible realignment of the overpass was no longer an issue. The 4 -lot plat was approved without the realignment issue being of concern, other than for some specific driveway placement. On January 31, 2000, the Board approved an additional deferral, through November 24, 2000. Although staff supported the additional 12 months, it was clear that the support was only for a deferral through November 24, 2000. On January 29, 2001, the Board approved an additional deferral, through January 30, 2002. Staff did not support the deferral request, noting that the 4 -lot preliminary plat (which was the basis of the last deferral) had expired. Staff also noted that at some point, the site must be developed to city code. On March 25, 2002, the Board approved an additional deferral, through March 25, 2003. Staff did not support the additional deferral request. The justification offered by the applicant related to the current financial situation of September 30, 2002 Item No.: 19 (Cont. the trucking company. A condition of the approval was that the applicant appear at the September 2002 Board of Adjustment hearing and provide a status/progress report regarding the paving issue. A copy of the March 25, 2002 Board of Adjustment minute record is attached for Board review. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 30, 2002) Bill Hope, of Hope Engineers, was present, representing CalArk Trucking. Staff briefly introduced the item. Mr. Hope gave a brief history of the paving issue. Mr. Hope noted that the vehicular use area would be covered with a recycled asphalt material. Mr. Hope stated that he felt sure that the paving would be accomplished by the March 25, 2003 deadline, and explained. He explained what portion of the property would be paved. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the type of material proposed to be used for paving the parking lot. Staff noted uncertainty as to whether the material proposed for the paving conformed to ordinance standards. The paving requirements found in Section 36-508 of the City's Zoning Ordinance were read and discussed. Andrew Francis stated that another variance may need to be filed by the applicant if the proposed paving materials do not conform to ordinance standards. He noted that the Board could not address a variance at this meeting. This issue was discussed further. Vice -Chairman Gray stated that he wished to see the site paved by March 2003. The issue involving the type of paving materials to be used was discussed further. Cindy Dawson, City Attorney, stated that the applicant needed to meet with staff and determine if the type of paving materials proposed met ordinance standards. She stated that the paving of the parking lot would have to conform to the City's Zoning and Landscape Ordinances. Scott Richburg also noted that he wished to see the site paved by March 2003. There being no further issues for discussion, the presentation was adjourned. 2 March 25, 2002 Item No.: 2 -4 /� -;_1 - 31 / S --s (Z If; be "laid out" on the remaining property. It appeared' that the possible realignment of the overpass was no longer an issue. The 4 -lot plat was approved without the realignment issue being of concern, other than for some specific driveway placement. On January 31, 2000, the Board approved an additional deferral, through November 24, 2000. Although staff supported the additional 12 months, it was clear that the support was only for a deferral through November 24, 2000. On January 29, 2001,,the Board approved an additional deferral, through January 30, 2002. Staff did not support the deferral request, noting that the 4 -lot preliminary plat (which was the basis of the last deferral) had expired. Staff also noted that at some point, the site must be developed to city code. The applicant is now requesting an additional 12 -month deferral of the paving requirement. The justification offered by the applicant relates to the current financial situation of the trucking company. Please see the attached letter from Rochelle Gorman of CalArk for additional details. Staff is not supportive of an additional deferral. Staff feels that the applicant has had ample time to plan for the pavement of the parking area. This property has over 2,100 linear feet of frontage along Interstate 30, one of the main entries into the City of Little Rock. Staff feels that it is time that the site be paved and landscaped as per city code requirements, in order to improve the property's appearance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend approval of the requested 12 - month extension of the previously granted deferrals of the paving requirement of Section 36-508. 2 March 25, 2002 Item No.: 2 1-4,4/� ;FZ --3 5--13 <3 s) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 251 2002 Rochelle Gorman was present, representing the application. There were no persons present in opposition. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial. Rochelle Gorman addressed the Board in support of the requested paving extension. She gave a brief history of the Property, including the past extensions granted. She noted that pavement for tractor/trailer trucks had to be thicker than standard parking lots because of the weight. She noted that the cost to pave the parking area was estimated at $500,000. She offered the current financial status of the business as a reason for the additional deferral. She stated that her company wanted to do the paving, but that money was not currently available. Vice -Chairman Gray stated that he felt the economy would Positively affect the trucking business in the near future, based on the information he had seen. He asked the applicant about this issue. The issue was briefly di scu by the applicant. ssed Vice -Chairman Gray noted that the corner tract of this Property was for sale and briefly discussed this property with relation to other properties in the area. Andrew Francis asked when the exit ramp for I-30 would be completed. Ms. Gorman stated that she did not know. Chairman Ruck asked if the new plan for the I-30 overpass required Otter Creek Road to be realigned. Mike Hood, of Public Works, stated that he did not know to what extent the road would be realigned. Staff asked what preparations the applicant had made during - the past five (5) years for the paving. Ms. Gorman noted- that the sale of part of the property would help finance the paving. Andrew Francis asked about the I-30 exit ramp and the realignment of Otter Creek Road. This issue was briefly discussed. Also discussed were issues related to the previous extensions. 3 March 25, 2002-T4U-4/ J Item No.: 2 Chairman Ruck stated that he had no problem with another extension, given the status of other properties in the area. This issue was briefly discussed. Andrew Francis asked if there had been any complaints about the property related to safety issues. Staff stated that there had been none. A motion was made to approve an extension for 12 months from this date. Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, suggested a condition that would require CalArk to give the Board a Progress report in six (6) months. The motion was amended, adding the.requirement that the applicant appear at the September 2002 Board of Adjustment meeting and provide the Board with a status report. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. The time extension was approved. 4 November 24, 1997 IZrow File No..: Owner: Address: 'Description: Zoned: Variance ReQuested: Justification: Present Use of Propert : Proposed Use of Property: Staff Report: A. Public Works Issues: Z -3915-B Thomas Bartholomew/Cal Ark Trucking 12024 I-30 Long Legal, part of the NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 9, T -1-S, R -13-W C-4 A variance is requested from the pavement requirements of Section 36-508 to permit a 24 month deferral of paving. Development of the property cannot be completed until the Arkansas Highway Department finalizes plans for redevelopment of the Otter Creek/I-30 Interchange. Undeveloped Expansion of trucking facility 1. A sketch grading and drainage plan, a special flood hazard permit, and a special grading permit for flood hazard areas is required. Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) and National Pollution and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit are required. 2. Provide striping and signage plans for the development for Traffic Engineering approval. 3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. A dedication of right-of-way for Otter Creek Road will be required to 45 feet from centerline for this 5 lane minor arterial. 6. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards with any planned construction. 7. Otter Creek Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 3000. 8. Easements shown for proposed storm drainage. 9. Provide with proposed street construction: November 24, 1997 Item No.: 2 (Cont.) a. Proposed design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master,Street Plan). b. Street cross sections of proposed streets at 100' stations. c. Street profiles showing existing and proposed centerlines. d. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming -to -Sec.--.-317175 and the "MSP". e. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall be per Article V of Sec. 30. f. Prepare letter for street lights as required by Sec. 31-403. g. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. h. Contact the AHTD for work within the State Highway right-of-way. 10. Each frontage street is 21 feet with 3 foot shoulders - without sidewalk. B. Staff Analysis: Cal Ark Trucking occupies the C-4 zoned property located at 12024 I-30. The property is located at the I-30/Otter Creek Interchange. Cal Ark is requesting a 24 month deferral of the paving requirement of Section 36-508 to allow continued use of a gravel parking area. Cal Ark intends to fully comply with the City's paving requirements. They cannot however make long-term plans for the use of the property until the Arkansas Highway Department has decided on a definite design for a new I- 30/Otter Creek Interchange. It is possible that a substantial portion of this site will be absorbed into the new interchange for access roads and exit/entrance ramps. An aerial photograph has been submitted by the applicant showing the potential road alignment. Staff believes it is reasonable to grant the 24 month deferral. The site has had some unimproved area used as truck parking since before it was annexed into the City. The potential is there for the applicant to construct an expensive paved and landscaped parking area only to have it destroyed by realignment of the interchange. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 24 month deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508 subject to compliance with Public Works Comments. 2 November 24, 1997 Item No.• 2 Cont. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (NOVEMBER 24, 1997) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with Public Works Comments. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. 3 January 31, 2000 Item No.: 2 File No. Name: Address: Z -3915-B CalArk Trucking 12024 I-30 Type of Issue: 12 month extension of a previously granted 24 month deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508. Staff Report: CalArk Trucking Company is located at 12024 I-30; a 30± acre, C-4 zoned tract bounded by Otter Creek Road on the north and I-30 on the southeast. The trucking company is located on the western 22± acres of the tract. On November 24, 1997, the Board of Adjustment granted a two year deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508, allowing the trucking company to utilize a gravel parking area for the company's trucks and employee vehicles. There was some question, at that time, of a possible realignment of the Otter Creek Road overpass over I-30 which could have affected this site. That two year deferral expired on November 24, 1999. CalArk is now asking that the paving deferral be extended for one additional year. On November 11, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat, dividing the easternmost 8± acres of the site into 4 lots which are to be sold for potential development by other parties. CalArk states it is uncertain how the truck terminal facility will be "laid out" on the remaining property. It appears that the possible realignment of the overpass is no longer an issue. The 4 lot plat was approved without the realignment issue being of concern, other than for some specific driveway placement. Although staff is anxious to see CalArk's property properly developed with required paving and landscaping, it does not appear that allowing some additional time is unreasonable. The site has a long history of some use of unimproved vehicular use areas. There are no other uses immediately adjacent to the site which could be impacted by the time extension. Staff believes it is appropriate to limit the extension to run until November 24, 20001 12 months from the expiration of the previous deferral. January 31, 2000 Item No.: 2 (Cont.) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a 12 month extension of the previously granted 24 month deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508 subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with Public Works Comments as outlined in the November 24, 1997 minutes of case no. Z -3915-B. 2. The extension is to run only until November 24, 2000. 3. By November 24, 2000, the property is to be paved and landscaped to comply with applicable city codes or use of the unpaved area is to cease. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 31, 2000) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. It was noted that Public Works Comments were relevant only when development occurs on the site. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 2 March 25, 2002 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.. Z -3915-B Owner: CalArk Trucking Address: 12024 Interstate 30 Type of Issue: Time extension of previously approved variance from the pavement requirements of Section 36-508. The variance was initially approved on November 24, 1997. Extensions were granted through January 30, 2002. STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Comply with conditions in Public Works minute record of November 1997. B. Staff Analysis: CalArk Trucking Company is located at 12024 I-30; a 30± acre, C-4 zoned tract bounded by Otter Creek Road on the north and I-30 on the southeast. The trucking company is located on the western 22± acres of the tract. On November 24, 1997, the Board of Adjustment granted a two-year deferral of the paving requirements of Section 36-508, allowing the trucking company to utilize a gravel parking area for the company's trucks and employee vehicles. There was some question, at that time, of a possible realignment of the Otter Creek Road overpass over I-30 which could have affected this site. That two-year deferral expired on November 24, 1999. On November 11, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat, dividing the easternmost 8± acres of the site into 4 lots which were to be sold for potential development by other parties. CalArk stated it was uncertain how the truck terminal facility would March 25, 2002 Item No 2 be "laid out" on the remaining property. It appeared that the possible realignment of the overpass was no longer an issue. The 4 -lot plat was approved without the realignment issue being of concern, other than for some specific driveway placement. On January 31, 2000, the Board approved an additional deferral, through November 24, 2000. Although staff supported the additional 12 months, it was clear that the support was only for a deferral through November 24, 2000. On January 29, 2001, the Board approved an additional deferral, through January 30, 2002. Staff did not support the deferral request, noting that the 4 -lot preliminary plat (which was the basis of the last deferral) had expired. Staff also noted that at some point, the site must be developed to city code. The applicant is now requesting an additional 12 -month deferral of the paving requirement. The justification offered by the applicant relates to the current financial situation of the trucking company. Please see the attached letter from Rochelle Gorman of CalArk for additional details. Staff is not supportive of an additional deferral. Staff feels that the applicant has had ample time to plan for the pavement of the parking area. This property has over 2,100 linear feet of frontage along Interstate 30, one of the main entries into the City of Little Rock. Staff feels that it is time that the site be paved and landscaped as per city code requirements, in order to improve the property's appearance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend approval of the requested 12 - month extension of the previously granted deferrals of the paving requirement of Section 36-508. 2 March 25, 2002 Item No.: 2 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 25, 2002) Rochelle Gorman was present, representing the application. There were no persons present in opposition. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial. Rochelle Gorman addressed the Board in support of the requested paving extension. She gave a brief history of the property, including the past extensions granted. She noted that pavement for tractor/trailer trucks had to be thicker than standard parking lots because of the weight. She noted that the cost to pave the parking area was estimated at $500,000. She offered the current financial status of the business as a reason for the additional deferral. She stated that her company wanted to do the paving, but that money was not currently available. Vice -Chairman Gray stated that he felt the economy would positively affect the trucking business in the near future, based on the information he had seen. He asked the applicant about this issue. The issue was briefly discussed by the applicant. Vice -Chairman Gray noted that the corner tract of this property was for sale and briefly discussed this property with relation to other properties in the area. Andrew Francis asked when the exit ramp for I-30 would be completed. Ms. Gorman stated that she did not know. Chairman Ruck asked if the new plan for the I-30 overpass required Otter Creek Road to be realigned. Mike Hood, of Public Works, stated that he did not know to what extent the road would be realigned. Staff asked what preparations the applicant had made during the past five (5) years for the paving. Ms. Gorman noted that the sale of part of the property would help finance the paving. Andrew Francis asked about the I-30 exit ramp and the realignment of Otter Creek Road. This issue was briefly discussed. Also discussed were issues related to the previous extensions. 3 March 25, 2002 Item No.: 2 Chairman Ruck stated that he had no problem with another extension, given the status of other properties in the area. This issue was briefly discussed. Andrew Francis asked if there had been any complaints about the property related to safety issues. Staff stated that there had been none. A motion was made to approve an extension for 12 months from this date. Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, suggested a condition that would require CalArk to give the Board a progress report in six (6) months. The motion was amended, adding the, requirement that the applicant appear at the September 2002 Board of Adjustment meeting and provide the Board with a status report. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. The time extension was approved. 4