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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4213-A Staff Analysis. Z -4213-A NAME: Boen Plaza (Lots 1 and 2) - Long -Form PCD LOCATION: Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn and Bowman Roads DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Boen Enterprises, LLC. McGetrick and McGetrick Engineering 10,600 Colonel Glenn Rd. 319 East Markham St., Ste. 202 Little Rock, AR 72204 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 9.24 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-2 ALLOWED USES: Commercial PROPOSED USE: Lot 1 - Convenience store with gas pumps Lot 2 - C-3 permitted uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A waiver of commercial street standards for the service drive along the north side of the building on Lot 2. A. PROPOSAL RE UEST: The applicant proposes to rezone Lots 1 and 2 of the proposed Boen Plaza Subdivision from C-2 to PCD. The applicant proposes to construct a 5,400 square foot convenience store with gas pumps on Lot 1. Thirty-one (31) parking spaces are proposed to serve the convenience store use. A 68,000 square foot commercial building is proposed for Lot 2, with 270 parking spaces. The applicant proposes C-3 "General Commercial" permitted uses for Lot 2. The developments on Lots 1 and 2 -will share a common drive from Colonel Glenn Road and a common drive from Bowman Road. A second drive is proposed from Bowman Road which will function as a one-way service drive for the commercial building on Lot 2 and the proposed building on Lot 4 (Item 6.2 on this agenda). This service drive will continue onto Lot 4 and will extend to the Bowman Court cul-de-sac. FILE NO.: Z -4213-A (Cont The applicant proposes to locate the building on Lot 2 approximately 150 feet back from the north property line with a 75 foot buffer strip along this property line. The applicant proposes to preserve the hillside and mature trees within this buffer area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped and partially wooded. It appears that the southern portion of the property was cleared some time in the past. There are mature trees within the hillside area along the north property line of Lot 2. See paragraph B. of item #6 on this agenda for a description of the surrounding uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this writing. All property owners within 200 feet of the property were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Colonel Glenn Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Bowman Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required, plus 10 -foot additional right-of-way for turn lane at the arterial intersection will be required. Additional pavement may be needed due to location of driveway. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 5. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 7. Provide grading plan for Civil Engineering Department review. 8. Driveway needs to be 90 degrees on Colonel Glenn Road. 9. Service drives shall have two sidewalks between Lots 1 and 2. 10. North service drive shall be minimum 26 feet pavement with sidewalk on one side. Staff will support a waiver of commercial street standards. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment received. 2 FILE NO.: Z -4213-A (Cont.) Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: A 5 foot utility easement is requested along the west property line and a 7.5 foot utility easement is requested along the north property line. Contact utility for details. Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges. On site fire protection will be required for service to Lot 2. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: Not currently located on a CAT route (near Route #14). Sidewalk access to and from Bowman and Colonel Glenn is needed (into site). F. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. Currently, the Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this site. The proposed uses as listed are congruent with Community Shopping. There is not currently a neighborhood plan in effect for this area. Landscape Issues: The proposed on-site street buffer width along Colonel Glenn Road meets the ordinance requirement when averaged out, though portions are as much as 22 foot below the full requirement of 32 feet. The proposed on-site street buffer width along Bowman Road is 1,308 square feet short of the minimum requirement of 20 1/ feet. The full buffer width required along Bowman Road is 31 feet. If the existing vegetation along the northern perimeter does not provide sufficient screening, supplemental screening will be required. Because of the grade difference along the northern portion of the property, it will be necessary to show cross sections and proposed treatments. At least 60 percent of the northern 33 feet of the property is required to be left in its natural state. The City Beautiful Commission recommends saving as many trees as are feasible. Extra credit toward fulfilling ordinance requirements can be given when saving trees of six inch caliper or larger. If dumpsters are to be used, their locations must be identified. 3 FILE NO.: Z -4213-A (Cont.) G. H. Prior to a construction permit, detailed landscape plans must be approved by Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. Mr. Brown may be reached at 371-4864. ANALYSIS• The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on September 30, 1998. The revised site plan appears to address the concerns raised by staff. The applicant removed the parking spaces on the north side of the service drive and has shown the proposed sign locations on the site plan. The signage must comply with the ordinance standards for commercial zoning. The applicant also submitted north/south sections, a'site grading plan and details on the proposed retaining walls. Staff is relatively comfortable with these plans as submitted. The applicant is proposing a total of 270 parking spaces for Lot 2. A total of 271 parking spaces would typically be required by ordinance for this building if 10,000 square feet of the building were used as a restaurant(s) with the remainder of the building being occupied by general retail - type uses. Therefore, staff is recommending that no more than 10,000 square feet of the building on Lot 2 be used for a restaurant(s) or similar food service use. There are 31 parking spaces proposed for Lot 1. A convenience store of this size would typically be required 22 parking spaces. There should.be no other issues associated with parking. The applicant is requesting a waiver of commercial street standards for the service drive along the north side of the building on Lot 2. A 36 foot wide street with sidewalks on both sides would typically be required by ordinance since the drive extends through to Lot 4 of the subdivision. However, Public Works has noted that a 26 foot wide street with a sidewalk on one side would be acceptable and the applicant has agreed to this reduced standard. Therefore, Public Works supports the waiver of full commercial street standards. To staff's knowledge, there are no other outstanding issues associated with the site plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PCD, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. No more than 10,000 square feet of the building on Lot 2 should be used as a restaurant(s) or similar food service use. 4 FILE NO.: Z -4213-A 3. Staff recommends approval of the waiver of commercial street standards for the service drive along the north side of the building on Lot 2. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 24, 1998) Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed site plan. Staff stated that a north/south section was needed as well as details on the proposed retaining wall and street side building elevations. This request was made due to the amount of slope within the north half of the property. Staff noted that details on signage should be submitted. Staff also noted that cross -access easements should be shown on the proposed preliminary plat. Based on the number of parking spaces shown on the proposed site plan, staff recommended that a maximum of 10,000 square feet of the building on Lot 2 be used for a restaurant(s) or similar food service use. The Public Works and Landscape Comments were briefly reviewed with the applicant and Committee. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, briefly discussed the required street buffer for Bowman Road. He also stated that dumpster locations should be shown on the plan. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 15, 1998) 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. 5 1. October 15, 1998 ITEM NO.: 6.1 FILE NO_: Z -4213-A NAME: Boen Plaza (Lots 1 and 2) - Long -Form PCD LOCATION: Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn and Bowman Roads DEVELOPER: ENGINEER• Boen Enterprises, LLC. McGetrick and McGetrick Engineering 10,600 Colonel Glenn Rd. 319 East Markham St., Ste. 202 Little Rock, AR 72204 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 9.24 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: C-2 ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: Commercial Lot 1 - Convenience store with gas pumps Lot 2 - C-3 permitted uses A waiver of commercial street standards for the service drive along the north side of the building on Lot 2. A. PROPOSAWRE4UEST: The applicant proposes to rezone Lots 1 and 2 of the proposed Boen Plaza Subdivision from C-2 to PCD. The applicant proposes to construct a 5,400 square foot convenience store with gas pumps on Lot 1. Thirty-one (31) parking spaces are proposed to serve the convenience store use. A 68,000 square foot commercial building is proposed for Lot 2, with 270 parking spaces. The applicant proposes C-3 "General Commercial" permitted uses for Lot 2. The developments on Lots 1 and 2 will share a common drive from Colonel Glenn Road and a common drive from Bowman Road. A second drive is proposed from Bowman Road which will function as a one-way service drive for the commercial building on Lot 2 and the proposed building on Lot 4 (Item 6.2 on this agenda). This service drive will continue onto Lot 4 and will extend to the Bowman Court cul-de-sac. October 15, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4213-A The applicant proposes to locate the building on Lot 2 approximately 150 feet back from the north property line with a 75 foot buffer strip along this property line. The applicant proposes to preserve the hillside and mature trees within this buffer area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is undeveloped and partially wooded. It appears that the southern portion of the property was cleared some time in the past. There are mature trees within the hillside area along the north property line of Lot 2. See paragraph B. of item #6 on this agenda for a description of the surrounding uses. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this writing. All property owners within 200 feet of the property were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Colonel Glenn Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Bowman Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required, plus 10 -foot additional right-of-way for turn lane at the arterial intersection will be required. Additional pavement may be needed due to location of driveway. 3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 5. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 7. Provide grading plan for Civil Engineering Department review. 8. Driveway needs to be 90 degrees on Colonel Glenn Road. 9. Service drives shall have two sidewalks between Lots 1 and 2. 10. North service drive shall be minimum 26 feet pavement with sidewalk on one side. Staff will support a waiver of commercial street standards. 2 October 15, 1998 r SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6.1 _(Contj FILE NO.: 2-4213-A E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: A 5 foot utility easement is requested along the west property line and a 7.5 foot utility easement is requested along the north property line. Contact utility for details. Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to normal charges. On site fire protection will be required for service to Lot 2. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: Not currently located on a CAT route (near Route #14). Sidewalk access to and from Bowman and Colonel Glenn is needed (into site). F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:' Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. Currently, the Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this site. The proposed uses as listed are congruent with Community Shopping. There is not currently a neighborhood plan in effect for this area. Landscape Issues: The proposed on-site street buffer width along Colonel Glenn Road meets the ordinance requirement when averaged out, though portions are as much as 22 foot below the full requirement of 32 feet. The proposed on-site street buffer width along Bowman Road is 1,308 square feet short of the minimum requirement of 20 % feet. The full buffer width required along Bowman Road is 31 feet. If the existing vegetation along the northern perimeter does not provide sufficient screening, supplemental screening will be required. Because of the grade difference along the northern portion of the property, it will be necessary to show cross sections and proposed treatments. At least 60 percent of the northern 33 feet of the property is required to be left in its natural state. 3 October 15, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO • 6.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4213-A The City Beautiful Commission trees as are feasible. Extra ordinance requirements can be inch caliper or larger. recommends saving as many credit toward fulfilling given when saving trees of six If dumpsters are to be used, their locations must be identified. Prior to a construction permit, detailed landscape plans must be approved by Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist. Mr. Brown may be reached at 371-4864. G. ANALYSIS• The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on September 30, 1998. The revised site plan appears to address the concerns raised by staff. The applicant removed the parking spaces on the north side of the service drive and has shown the proposed sign locations on the site plan. The signage must comply with the ordinance standards for commercial zoning. The applicant also submitted north/south sections, a site grading plan and details on the proposed retaining walls. Staff is relatively comfortable with these plans as submitted. The applicant is proposing a total of 270 parking spaces for Lot 2. A total of 271 parking spaces would typically be required by ordinance for this building if 10,000 square feet of the building were used as a restaurant(s) with the remainder of the building being occupied by general retail - type uses. Therefore, staff is recommending that no more than 10,000 square feet of the building on Lot 2 be used for a restaurant(s) or similar food service use. There are 31 parking spaces proposed for Lot 1. A convenience store of this size would typically be required 22 parking spaces. There should be no other issues associated with parking. The applicant is requesting a waiver of commercial street standards for the service drive along the north side of the building on Lot 2. A 36 foot wide street with sidewalks on both sides would typically be required by ordinance since the drive extends through to Lot 4 of the subdivision. However, Public Works has noted that a 26 foot wide street with a sidewalk on one side would be acceptable and the applicant has agreed to this reduced standard. Therefore, Public Works supports the waiver of full commercial street standards. To staff's knowledge, there are no other outstanding issues associated with the site plan. 4 October 15, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4213-A H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PCD, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. No more than 10,000 square feet of the building on Lot 2 should be used as a restaurant(s) or similar food service use. 3. Staff recommends approval of the waiver of commercial street standards for the service drive along the north side of the building on Lot 2. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 24, 1998) Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed site plan. Staff stated that a north/south section was needed as well as details on the proposed retaining wall and street side building elevations. This request was made due to the amount of slope within the north half of the property. Staff noted that details on signage should be submitted. Staff also noted that cross -access easements should be shown on the proposed preliminary plat. Based on the number of parking spaces shown on the proposed site plan, staff recommended that a maximum of 10,000 square feet of the building on Lot 2 be used for a restaurant(s) or similar food service use. The Public Works and Landscape Comments were briefly reviewed with the applicant and Committee. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, briefly discussed the required street buffer for Bowman Road. He also stated that dumpster locations should be shown on the plan. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 15, 1998) Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. 5 October 15, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4213-A 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. 6 City of t_ItHe Rock Department of Planning and DevelopmentPlanning Zoning and 723 West Markham Subdivision Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 (501) 371-4790 McGetrick and McGetrick Pat McGetrick 319 East Markham Suite 202 Little Rock AR 72201 Date: October 22 1998 Dear Mr. McGetrick: Re: Case No. Z -4213-A Location: Boen Plaza (Lots 1 & 2)_ Lona -Form PCD This is to advise you that in connection with your application case no. Z -4213-A, the following action was taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting on October 15, 1998. (a) Approved with conditions. Recommended approval with conditions. Recommended approval as submitted. Denied your request as submitted. Deferred to Other: Meeting. Your proposal will be submitted to the Board of Directors for its consideration at its meeting November 17, 1998. If you have any questions, please call me at 371-4792. Sincerely, 4�J Monte Moore, Subdivision Administrator Department of Planning and Development MM/aa From: Little Rock City Clerk To: JIM LAWSON Date: 11/17/88 Time: 08:43:40 9-02-1995 7:42PM FROM MCGETRICK 15912239293 Page 2 of 2 P. 2 McG19--TKiC�*McC7r-TRtGK NGINCCRs - PLAryryZ•1Z5 - SUKVrYoRS L(� November 16, 1998 Ms. Robbie Hancock City Clerk City Hal[ City of Little Rock Re: Eoen Plaza Item 16 & hem 17 Dear Ms. Hancock: We would like to request a Dekfial of the $Den Ply R2LlOWD9 as wd as it's companion iteral, (item 16 & 17) from the %vember 17 Board Agenda. We would Gke to defer fnthese items until the �t meeting in January. The is Re-evaluating the entire Project. lfyou have any questions or c,Qm rle'nts, please fed free to contact us. Sincerely, MCGETRICK & 1LICGETRIm INC. Patrick M. McGetrick, P.E, Rhm:rrn 9 14 C.. Markham (Market Row) •202 Uttb Rock, Arksn6ae 122o 1 S01.228.99oo f�oc 50 1.228.9299 a -mark mcaetrkenasaolcom 1 5246 Plaza Plae*, •s 5pr'1-*sale, Arkanaaa 12165 501.812.8262 fax 501.972.8295 11/16/88 MON 16:28 [T%/R7[ NO 77371