HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4045-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 14, 2017
ITEM NO.: 3 _ FILE NO.: Z
NAME: Forever in Training Health Studio and Spa —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1320 Brookwood
OWNER/APPLICANT: Sel Mart, Inc. /Rebecca Irons
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
personal fitness training and massage therapy
business (health studio or spa) to occupy one lease
space in this 1-2 zoned multi -building development.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the west side of Brookwood Drive, between Cedar
Hill Road and Riverdale Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in area of mixed uses and zoning. The site itself
contains office buildings and a mini -warehouse development. The 1-2 and
C-3 zoned properties to the north contain offices and a climate controlled
mini -warehouse development (under construction). The 0-3 properties
across Brookwood contain a private school, offices and the headquarters
of the American Taekwondo Association. An apartment complex is
located to the south.
The proposed use, occupying only 1,700 square feet of the 15,500 square
foot multi -tenant office building, is compatible with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Riverside Neighborhood Association.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The property contains 70± parking spaces, not including the parking directly
associated with the mini -warehouses. Access is via two driveways off of
Brookwood.
The applicant's proposed use is one-on-one by appointment only so that at
the most two or three persons will be in the business at a time. The parking
should be sufficient to accommodate the use.
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ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4045-A
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5_ PUBLIC WORKS:
No comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already
being provided in the rear of this property with no apparent conflicts with
existing facilities. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss any changes to
electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: CAW has no objection to the Conditional Use
Permits for the subject meeting.
Fire Department: No comment received. Contact Fire Marshal's Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754).
Building Codes:
Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current
building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building
Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; cricheya-littlerock.org or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer littlerock.or .
County Planning: No comments.
September 14, 2017
EM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4045-A
7. TRANSPORTATION AND PLANNING:
Rock Region METRO:
a) Location is served by METRO along route 21 Riverdale. We have
no objections to proposed conditional use.
Planning Division: No comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(AUGUST 23, 2017)
John Martin and Rebecca Irons were present representing the application. Staff
presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. Staff
requested the days and hours of operation and the number of employees and
customers who could be expected to be at the business at any one time.
Other agency comments were noted.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff questions by August 30, 2017.
The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A conditional use permit is requested to allow Forever in Training, a one-on-one
personal fitness training and massage therapy business, to occupy one lease
space in the existing multi -tenant office building on this 1-2 zoned property. The
proposed business is defined as a health studio or spa by the Zoning Ordinance
and a CUP is required.
The proposed business is to occupy a 1,700 square foot space in this 15,500
square foot building. The overall site contains two office buildings and several
buildings of mini -warehouses.
The applicant is the sole employee and the studio operates on a one -by -one, by
appointment only basis. Days and hours of operation are as follow:
Days and hours of operation
Monday
8:30 am — 5:30 pm
Tuesday
6:30 am — 4:00 pm
Wednesday
6:30 am — 4:00 pm
Thursday
6:30 am — 7:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am — 3:30 pm
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ITEM NO., 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -4045-A
To staff's knowledge, there are no issues. The proposed use should be
compatible with uses in the area.
The "Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions" section of the original 1974 plat
and subsequent Amendments contains the following language:
"...that portion which is zoned I Light Industrial shall be used
only for that purpose."
"In the development and use of all or any portion of said
property, the owners thereof shall develop same in compliance
with the zoning regulations of the City of Little Rock..."
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the CUP, subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
(SEPTEMBER 14, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation"
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
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