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April 19, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7
FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
NAME: Arkansas Hospice - Long -Form POD - Re -Establishment
and Revisions
LOCATION: North end of Dover Drive, north of West 36th Street
DEVELOPER: ARCHITECT:
Arkansas Hospice
2200 Fort Roots Dr.
N. Little Rock, AR
AREA: 9.7 acres
Witsell Evans Rasco
901 West 3rd Street
72114-1709 Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FT. NEW STREET: Approximately 110 linear feet (cul-de-sac)
ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Arkansas Hospice Facility
PROPOSED USE: Arkansas Hospice Facility
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested
BACKGROUND:
On August 1, 1995, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
16,939 rezoning this property from MF -18 to POD for development
of the Hospice Home Care (Arkansas Hospice) facilities. The
multiple building site plan included the following:
• office building
• two (2) inpatient care facility buildings
• chapel building
childcare building
medical equipment building
• grounds maintenance building
• future additional inpatient care facility building site
0 122 parking spaces
April 19, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. )
FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
To date, no development has taken place on the site and the
Previously approved POD has officially expired.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to re-establish the POD zoning of
the 9.7 --acre tract for Arkansas Hospice with a site
development plan which is slightly different from the
previously approved plan. As with the previously approved
POD, Arkansas Hospice wishes to develop the property to
accommodate residential inpatient care for the terminally
ill. The development is proposed in two (2) phases as
follows:
Phase I - Bldg. A - Arkansas Hospice Offices -
21,406 square feet
Bldg. B - Inpatient Care Facility -
24,385 square feet (20 beds)
Parking and Drives
Phase II - Bldg. C - Inpatient Care Facility -
21,000 square feet (20 beds)
Bldg. D - Chapel - 4,000 square feet
Bldg. E - Maintenance Building -
4,000 square feet
The applicant proposes to construct a cul--de-sac at the end
of Dover Drive, with right-of-way dedicated to the City.
An interior loop driveway will be constructed to serve the
development. A gate providing after hours security will be
built at the entrance to the facility. The applicant notes
that the entry gates will be located outside the right-of-
way.
The applicant proposes to construct a system of internal
pedestrian pathways within the site. The applicant notes
that the paths will be paved with a pervious material such
as fibar mulch, which is ADA approved.
F The proposed site plan shows two (2) main areas of parking.
One area located near the northeast corner of the property
which contains 74 parking spaces to serve the inpatient
care facilities. Another area of parking near the
southwest corner of the property contains 49 spaces and
Will serve the administrative offices. There are 10
additional spaces shown beside the maintenance building,
for a total of 133 parking spaces.
The applicant notes that the design of all structures,
including the office building and the inpatient facilities
will be residential in character. Buildings will be
oriented with the topography to minimize impact to the site
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
and preserve as much natural vegetation as possible. The
structures will have materials compatible with the natural
environment of the site utilizing native stone and stucco.
The maximum building height will be 30 feet (to top of
ridge). A sample building elevation is attached for
Planning Commission review.
The applicant notes that the hours of operation for the
office building will be 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday -
Friday. The inpatient care facilities will operate 24
hours a day, seven (7) days per week.
The applicant notes that the majority of the site signage
will be low -scale and used to direct pedestrians and
passenger cars to the various buildings. There is an
entrance sign proposed which will incorporate native stone
and possibly a water fountain. The entrance sign will have
10 -inch high letters with the organization's name and
possibly a potential donor's name.
The applicant notes that strict measures will be designed
by the project engineer and implemented by the project
contractor which will provide erosion and silt control
during construction, so as to maintain the integrity of the
lake immediately east of the site. The following is an
excerpt from the applicant's cover letter:
"It is our intent to preserve as much of the
existing topography and vegetation as possible,
to buffer development from surrounding
properties and to create a campus with dignity,
beauty, and simplicity befitting the mission of
Arkansas Hospice."
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded. There is a church
to the south along the west side of Dover Drive and single-
family residences along the east side of this street.
There is undeveloped MF -12 zoned property to the north,
�•' with the Good Shepherd nursing home facility further north
along Aldersgate Road. There is a lake and the Kensington
Place Neighborhood immediately east of the site. The Our
Way, Inc. independent living facilities are located to the
west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received two (2) phone calls
from persons requesting information on this application.
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April 19, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
The John Barrow, Kensington Place and Seven District #147
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
I. Public Works recommends internal walks.
2. Detention Ordinance applies. Scheme shown may be wrong
hydrologically.
3. Turn -around required. Dedicate right-of-way for cul-de-
sac. Clarify intent of gate within ROW.
4. Grading Permit will include tree preservation
requirements. Review conformance to natural contours.
With Buildin Permit:
5. Provide existing topographical information at maximum 5 -
foot contour interval and 100 -year base flood elevation.
6. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan, per Sec. 29-186 (e),
will be required.
7. A Grading Permit, per Sec. 29-186 (c) & (d), will be
required.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Existing 8" sewer main on site. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility for details. Capacity Contribution
Analysis Required for this project.
Entergy: No Comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: Utility easements are requested along
the interior ring road, with the developer to install conduit
to each building. Contact Southwestern Bell for details.
Water: On site fire protection will be required. An acreage
charge of $150/acre applies in this area, in addition to
normal charges.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
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April 19, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
CATA: Project site is not located on a dedicated bus
route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the I-430 Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this
Property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an
existing Planned Office District. The applicant wishes to
build a hospice care facility. A land use plan amendment
is not required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the
John Barrow Neighborhood Area Plan. The plan contains the
Business and Commercial goal of enhancing "...the climate
directed towards encouraging new business and commercial
establishments to locate in the neighborhood."
Landsca a Issues:
The site plan submitted meets the zoning buffer and
landscape ordinance requirements when averaged out.
However, a portion of the northern land use buffer drops 26
feet below the full width requirement without transfers of
41 feet and three small portions along the eastern and
western perimeters drop 14 feet to 18 feet below the full
requirement without transfers of 38 feet.
A total of 70% of the land use buffers must remain
undisturbed.
Because of the variations in grade it will be necessary to
provide a plan showing proposed grade changes and how they
will be incorporated into the overall site.
Since this site is tree covered, the City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many trees as feasible.
Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of 6 -inch
caliper or larger.
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April 19, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
A six-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden good
neighbor fence or dense evergreen plantings, is required
along the northern, eastern and western site perimeters.
Credit toward fulfilling this requirement can be given
where existing natural dense vegetation is able to satisfy
this year-round requirement.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be
required.
Prior to receiving a building permit, the landscape plan
will be required to have the seal of a registered landscape
architect.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MARCH 29, 2001)
David Sargent was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the POD request. Staff noted that
some additional project information was needed (hours of
operation, building heights, signage details, dumpster
locations). David Sargent noted that the additional
information would be provided as requested.
Mr. Sargent noted that Arkansas Hospice representatives
would have meetings with the Kensington Place Neighborhood.
He stated that a possible extension of the walking path
(along the east property line) onto the Kensington Place
Property Owners Association's property and a possible dock
on the lake would be discussed.
The Public Works requirements were discussed. Mr. Sargent
noted that internal walks would be provided and that the
detention ordinance would be complied with. Mr. Sargent
noted that it was the developer's desire to preserve as
many of the existing trees as possible and work with the
topography.
The landscape requirements were also briefly discussed. It
was noted that the proposed site plan conformed to the
zoning buffer and landscape ordinance requirements. It was
noted that curbing or wheel stops would be needed to
protect landscaped areas.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the POD to
the full Commission for resolution.
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April 19, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.)
H. ANALYSIS:
FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
April 4, 2001. The revised plan addresses the issues as
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. Public
Works has reviewed the revised site plan and notes no
outstanding issues. The applicant notes that the Public
Works and landscape requirements will be complied with.
As noted in paragraph A., there are a total of 133 parking
spaces shown on the proposed site plan. The ordinance
would typically require a minimum of 91 spaces to serve the
proposed use. Staff supports the parking plan as proposed.
Also noted in paragraph A., the applicant is proposing a
monument -type ground -mounted sign at the entrance to the
Property. Staff suggests that the sign conform to the
standards for office zoned property (maximum height - 6
feet, maximum area - 64 square feet).
Staff feels that the applicant has done a good job in
addressing the issues associated with this development.
Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing to
Preserve much of the existing vegetation on the site and
work with the existing topography, staff feels that the
proposed development will be a good addition to the general
area and have a minimal impact on surrounding property.
Based on the fact that the site plan is tailored for the
Arkansas Hospice use and the inpatient care buildings are
being specially designed for this use, staff will recommend
that the POD be approved for the Arkansas Hospice use
(inpatient care for the terminally ill) only. If Arkansas
Hospice vacates the site, another organization which
Provides inpatient care for the terminally ill can take
over the site. Otherwise, a different use will need to be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City
Board of Directors.
I. STAFF RECOMNMNDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the POD be re-established and
Ordinance No. 16,939 be amended to accept Arkansas
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April 19, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
Hospice's new development plan with the following
conditions:
1 -Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D, E and F of this report.
2.The on-site signage must conform to the ordinance
standards for office zoned property.
3. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.
4. The dumpster areas must be screened on three (3) sides
with an eight (8) foot high opaque fence or wall.
5. Staff recommends that the POD be for inpatient care for
the terminally ill only, as noted in paragraph H. of this
report.
6.Erosion and silt control measures must be taken during
construction to maintain the water quality of the lake on
the adjacent property to the east.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(APRIL 19, 2001)
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 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
NAME: Arkansas Hospice - Long -Form POD - Re -Establishment
and Revisions
LOCATION: North end of Dover Drive, north of West 36th Street
DEVELOPER: ARCHITECT:
Arkansas Hospice
2200 Fort Roots Dr.
N. Little Rock, AR
AREA: 9.7 acres
Witsell Evans Rasco
901 West 3=d Street
72114-1709 Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
FT. NEW
STREET:
Approximately 110
linear feet (cul-de-sac)
ZONING:
POD
ALLOWED USES:
Arkansas Hospice Facility
PROPOSED USE: Arkansas Hospice Facility
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested
BACKGROUND:
On August 1, 1995, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
16,939 rezoning this property from MF -18 to POD for development
of the Hospice Home Care (Arkansas Hospice) facilities. The
multiple building site plan included the following:
0 office building
two (2) inpatient care facility buildings
• chapel building
m childcare building
• medical equipment building
0 grounds maintenance building
future additional inpatient care facility building site
• 122 parking spaces
To date, no development has taken place on the site and the
previously approved POD has officially expired.
FILE NO.: Z -4175-G (Cont.)
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to re-establish the POD zoning of
the 9.7 -acre tract for Arkansas Hospice with a site
development plan which is slightly different from the
Previously approved plan. As with the previously approved
POD, Arkansas Hospice wishes to develop the property to
accommodate residential inpatient care for the terminally
ill. The development is proposed in two (2) phases as
follows:
Phase I - Bldg. A - Arkansas Hospice Offices -
21,406 square feet
Bldg. B - Inpatient Care Facility -
24,385 square feet (20 beds)
Parking and Drives
Phase II - Bldg. C - Inpatient Care Facility -
21,000 square feet (20 beds)
Bldg. D - Chapel - 4,000 square feet
Bldg. E - Maintenance Building -
4,000 square feet
The applicant proposes to construct a cul-de-sac at the end
of Dover Drive, with right-of-way dedicated to the City.
An interior loop driveway will be constructed to serve the
development. A gate providing after hours security will be
built at the entrance to the facility. The applicant notes
that the entry gates will be located outside the right-of-
way.
The applicant proposes to construct a system of internal
pedestrian pathways within the site. The applicant notes
that the paths will be paved with a pervious material such
as fibar mulch, which is ADA approved.
The proposed site plan shows two (2) main areas of parking.
One area .located near the northeast corner of the property
which contains 74 parking spaces to serve the inpatient
care facilities. Another area of parking near the
southwest corner of the property contains 49 spaces and
will serve the administrative offices. There are 10
additional spaces shown beside the maintenance building,
for a total of 133 parking spaces.
The applicant notes that the design of all structures,
including the office building and the inpatient facilities
will be residential in character. Buildings will be
Oriented with the topography to minimize impact to the site
and preserve as much natural vegetation as possible. The
structures will have materials compatible with the natural
environment of the site utilizing native stone and stucco.
The maximum building height will be 30 feet (to top of
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FILE NO.: Z -4175-G (Cont.)
ridge). A sample building elevation is attached for
Planning Commission review.
The applicant notes that the hours of operation for the
office building will be 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday -
Friday. The inpatient care facilities will operate 24
hours a day, seven (7) days per week.
The applicant notes that the majority of the site signage
will be low -scale and used to direct pedestrians and
Passenger cars to the various buildings. There is an
entrance sign proposed which will incorporate native stone
and possibly a water fountain. The entrance sign will have
10 -inch high letters with the organization's name and
Possibly a potential donor's name.
The applicant notes that strict measures will be designed
by the project engineer and implemented by the project
contractor which will provide erosion and silt control
during construction, so as to maintain the integrity of the
lake immediately east of the site. The following is an
excerpt from the applicant's cover letter:
"It is our intent to preserve as much of the
existing topography and vegetation as possible,
to buffer development from surrounding
properties and to create a campus with dignity,
beauty, and simplicity befitting the mission of
Arkansas Hospice."
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded. There is a church
to the south along the west side of Dover Drive and single-
family residences along the east side of this street.
There is undeveloped MF --12 zoned property to the north,
with the Good Shepherd nursing home facility further north
along Aldersgate Road. There is a lake and the Kensington
Place Neighborhood immediately east of the site. The Our
Way, Inc. independent living facilities are located to the
west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received two (2) phone calls
from persons requesting information on this application.
The John Barrow, Kensington Place and Seven District #147
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
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FILE NO.: Z -4175-G (Cont.)
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Public Works recommends internal walks.
2. Detention Ordinance applies. Scheme shown may be wrong
hydrologically.
3. Turn -around required. Dedicate right-of-way for cul-de-
sac. Clarify intent of gate within ROW.
4. Grading Permit will include tree preservation
requirements. Review conformance to natural contours.
With Buildin Permit:
5. Provide existing topographical information at maximum 5 -
foot contour interval and 100 -year base flood elevation.
6. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan, per Sec. 29-186 (e),
will be required.
7.A Grading Permit, per Sec. 29-186 (c) & (d), will be
required.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Existing 8" sewer main on site. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility for details. Capacity Contribution
Analysis Required for this project.
Entergy: No Comment received.
ARKLA: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: Utility easements are requested along
the interior ring road, with the developer to install conduit
to each building. Contact Southwestern Bell for details.
Water: On site fire protection will be required. An acreage
charge of $150/acre applies in this area, in addition to
normal charges.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: Project site is not located on a dedicated bus
route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
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FILE NO.: Z -4175-G (Cont.)
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
This request is located in the I-430 Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this
property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an
existing Planned Office District. The applicant wishes to
build a hospice care facility. A land use plan amendment
is not required.
City Reco nized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lie
John Barrow Neighborhood Are
Business and Commercial goal
directed towards encouraging
establishments to locate in t
s in the area covered by the
Area
Landscape Issues:
Plan. The plan contains the
of enhancing "...the climate
new business and commercial
he neighborhood."
The site plan submitted meets the zoning buffer and
landscape ordinance requirements when averaged out.
However, a portion of the northern land use buffer drops 26
feet below the full width requirement without transfers of
41 feet and three small portions along the eastern and
western perimeters drop 14 feet to 18 feet below the full
requirement without transfers of 38 feet.
A total of 700 of the land use buffers must remain
undisturbed.
Because of the variations in grade it will be necessary to
provide a plan showing proposed grade changes and how they
will be incorporated into the overall site.
Since this site is tree covered, the City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many trees as feasible.
Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of 6 -inch
caliper or larger.
A six-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden good
neighbor fence or dense evergreen plantings, is required
along the northern, eastern and western site perimeters.
Credit toward fulfilling this requirement can be given
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FILE NO.: Z -4175-G (Cont.)
where existing natural dense vegetation is able to satisfy
this year-round requirement.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be
required.
Prior to receiving a building permit, the landscape plan
will be required to have the seal of a registered landscape
architect.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MARCH 29, 2001)
David Sargent was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the POD request. Staff noted that
some additional project information was needed (hours of
operation, building heights, signage details, dumpster
locations). David Sargent noted that the additional
information would be provided as requested.
Mr. Sargent noted that Arkansas Hospice representatives
would have meetings with the Kensington Place Neighborhood.
He stated that a possible extension of the walking path
(along the east property line) onto the Kensington Place
Property Owners Association's property and a possible dock
on the lake would be discussed.
The Public Works requirements were discussed. Mr. Sargent
noted that internal walks would be provided and that the
detention ordinance would be complied with. Mr. Sargent
noted that it was the developer's desire to preserve as
many of the existing trees as possible and work with the
topography.
The landscape requirements were also briefly discussed. It
was noted that the proposed site plan conformed to the
zoning buffer and landscape ordinance requirements. It was
noted that curbing or wheel stops would be needed to
protect landscaped areas.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the POD to
the full Commission for resolution.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
April 4, 2001. The revised plan addresses the issues as
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. Public
Works has reviewed the revised site plan and notes no
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FILE NO.: Z -4175-G (Cont.)
outstanding issues. The applicant notes that the Public
Works and landscape requirements will be complied with.
As noted in paragraph A., there are a total of 133 parking
spaces shown on the proposed site plan. The ordinance
would typically require a minimum of 91 spaces to serve the
proposed use. Staff supports the parking plan as proposed.
Also noted in paragraph A., the applicant is proposing a
monument -type ground -mounted sign at the entrance to the
property. Staff suggests that the sign conform to the
standards for office zoned property (maximum height - 6
feet, maximum area - 64 square feet).
Staff feels that the applicant has done a good job in
addressing the issues associated with this development.
Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing to
preserve much of the existing vegetation on the site and
work with the existing topography, staff feels that the
proposed development will be a good addition to the general
area and have a minimal impact on surrounding property.
Based on the fact that the site plan is tailored for the
Arkansas Hospice use and the inpatient care buildings are
being specially designed for this use, staff will recommend
that the POD be approved for the Arkansas Hospice use
(inpatient care for the terminally ill) only. If Arkansas
Hospice vacates the site, another organization which
provides inpatient care for the terminally ill can take
over the site. Otherwise, a different use will need to be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City
Board of Directors.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the POD be re-established and
Ordinance No. 16,939 be amended to accept Arkansas
Hospice's new development plan with the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D, E and F of this report.
2. The on-site signage must conform to the ordinance
standards for office zoned property.
3. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.
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4. The dumpster areas must be screened on three (3) sides
with an eight (8) foot high opaque fence or wall.
5. Staff recommends that the POD be for inpatient care for
the terminally ill only, as noted in paragraph H. of this
report.
6. Erosion and silt control measures must be taken during
construction to maintain the water quality of the lake on
the adjacent property to the east.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(APRIL 19, 2001)
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 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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March 11, 2004
ITEM NO.: 35 FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
NAME: Arkansas Hospice Long -form POD Time Extension Request
LOCATION: At the North end of Dover Drive, West of 36th Street
DEVELOPER:
Arkansas Hospice
s Drive �(o0p�, eae
Nefth-Little Rock, AR 7 69 rj 2,716q
ARCHITECT:
Witsell Evans Rasco
901 West 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 9.7 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 110 L.F. (cul-de-sac)
CURRENT ZONING: POD
ALLOWED USES: Arkansas Hospice Facility
BACKGROUND:
On August 1, 1995, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 16,939 rezoning the
site from MF -18 to POD for development of the Hospice Home Care (Arkansas
Hospice) facilities. The multiple building site plan included the following.
• office building
• two (2) impatient care facility buildings
• chapel building
■ childcare building
• medical equipment building
• grounds maintenance building
■ future additional impatient care facility building site
• 122 parking spaces
No development began during the official time frame for submission of a final
development plan and the previously approved POD officially expired.
On April 19, 2001, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a request to
reestablish the POD zoning for the site and to allow the development to take place as a
March 11, 2004
SUBDIVISION
FILE N Q.: Z -4175-G
two-phase development. As was previously requested, the applicant proposed to
develop the site to accommodate residential inpatient care for the terminally ill. The
phases included the development of Arkansas Hospice Offices (21,406 square feet) and
an inpatient care facility (24,385 square feet and 20 beds). The second phase of the
development included construction of an additional 21,000 square foot inpatient care
facility (20 beds) a chapel and maintenance building. The applicant indicated all
building design would be residential in character. The Little Rock Board of Directors
approved the proposed development plan by the adoption of Ordinance No. 18,497 on
June 5, 2401.
A.
A
PROPOSAUREQUEST:
The applicant submitted a letter dated January 12, ?004, requesting an extension
be granted for submission of the final development plan. The applicant has
indicated for the project to be successful, significant economic and regulatory
goals must be attained. The applicant has indicated these goals will require
additional time to accomplish.
As per Section 36-454(e) of the Code, the applicant shall have three years from
the date of passage of the ordinance approving the preliminary approval
to
submit the final development plan. Requests for extension of time shall be
submitted in writing to the Planning Commission, which may grant extensions of
not more than two years.
The applicant has requested the maximum time extension allowed by ordinance
or.a two-year time extension.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded. There is a church to the south along
the west side of Dover Drive and single-family residences along the east side of
this street. There is undeveloped MF -12 zoned property to the north, with the
Good Shepard nursing home facility further north along Aldersgate Road. There
is a lake and the Kensington Place Neighborhood immediately east of the site.
The Our Way, Inc. independent living facilities are located to the west.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The
John Barrow, Kensington Place and Sewer District #147 Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
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March 11, 2004
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 35 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4175_G
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. All
previous conditions, comments and recommendations will continue to be in effect
for the POD.
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March 11, 2004
ITEM NO.: 35 FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
NAME: Arkansas Hospice Long -form POD Time Extension Request
LOCATION: At the North end of Dover Drive, West of 36th Street
DEVELOPER:
Arkansas Hospice
2200 Fort Roots Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72114-1709
ARCHITECT:
Witsell Evans Rasco
901 West 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 9.7 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 110 L.F. (cul-de-sac)
CURRENT ZONING: POD
ALLOWED USES: Arkansas Hospice Facility
BACKGROUND:
On August 1, 1995, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 16,939 rezoning the
site from MF -18 to POD for development of the Hospice Home Care (Arkansas
Hospice) facilities. The multiple building site plan included the following:
• office building
• two (2) impatient care facility buildings
• chapel building
childcare building
• medical equipment building
Y grounds maintenance building
a future additional impatient care facility building site
• 122 parking spaces
No development began during the official time frame for submission of a final
development plan and the previously approved POD officially expired.
On April 19, 2001, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a request to
reestablish the POD zoning for the site and to allow the development to take place as a
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ITEM NO.; 35 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
two-phase development. As was previously requested, the applicant proposed to
develop the site to accommodate residential inpatient care for the terminally ill. The
phases included the development of Arkansas Hospice Offices (21,406 square feet) and
an inpatient care facility (24,385 square feet and 20 beds). The second phase of the
development included construction of an additional 21,000 square foot inpatient care
facility (20 beds) a chapel and maintenance building. The applicant indicated all
building design would be residential in character. The Little Rock Board of Directors
approved the proposed development plan by the adoption of Ordinance No. 18,497 on
June 5, 2001.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST:
The applicant submitted a letter dated January 12, 2004, requesting an extension
be granted for submission of the final development plan. The applicant has
indicated for the project to be successful, significant economic and regulatory
goals must be attained. The applicant has indicated these goals will require
additional time to accomplish.
As per Section 36-454(e) of the Code, the applicant shall have three years from
the date of passage of the ordinance approving the preliminary approval to
submit the final development plan. Requests for extension of time shall be
submitted in writing to the Planning Commission, which may grant extensions of
not more than two years.
The applicant has requested the maximum time extension allowed by ordinance
or a two-year time extension.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded. There is a church to the south along
the west side of Dover Drive and single-family residences along the east side of
this street. There is undeveloped MF -12 zoned property to the north, with the
Good Shepard nursing home facility further north along Aldersgate Road. There
is a lake and the Kensington Place Neighborhood immediately east of the site.
The Our Way, Inc. independent living facilities are located to the west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The
John Barrow, Kensington Place and Sewer District #147 Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: 35 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4175-G
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. All
previous conditions, comments and recommendations will continue to be in effect
for the POD.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2004)
The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues
associated with the proposed request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation
of approval of the requested two (2) year time extension. Staff stated all previous
conditions, comments and recommendations will continue to be in effect for the POD.
There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the Consent
Agenda and approved as presented by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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