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Home My WebLink AboutZ-4243-B Staff AnalysisJune 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 NAME: Watson and Taylor - Conditional Use Permit (Z -4243-A) LOCATION: North of the intersection of Kanis and Barrow Roads OWNER/APPLICANT: Watson and Taylor Construction, Inc./Ronald R. Carman PROPOSAL: To construct six buildings with a mix of office/office warehouse/self storage on a site currently zoned "C-3" and "C-4" Commercial. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The subject site is a cleared tract of land lying along John Barrow Road between a residential development on the north and a commercial office strip along Kanis Road to the south. The land has a significant grade change falling from east to west. The site has very little vegetation. 2. Compatibilitv with Neighborhood The neighborhood on the north has opposed commercial usage of this land in the past. However, with each new attempt at development, the interest has diminished. As of this writing, we have not received a call. The remaining abutting lands -are zoned and developed as office or commercial usage with some vacant office zoned land. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The parking and driveways internal are generally adequate. However, some modification is needed in the two points of street access. The commercial plat of record on this site provides two drive access points as does the existing approved conditional use permit plan. These two points of access are located away from the corners in order to avoid site distance problems on the south and conflict with traffic signals on the north. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 - Continued 4. Screening and Buffers The north line of this site is the only required 6' screening line, and there are problems with providing this screening. There currently exists an Arkla Gas easement paralleling the north property line in such a location as to cause concern for placement of landscaping or physical improvements such as the fence. 5. Analysis The staff finds few problems with the proposed layout as drafted. The north and south orientation of the buildings should in some way offset the effects of the close proximity to single family use. As noted above, the internal drives are generally adequate but probably fail the test of large trucks such as Fire Department equipment. Some of the turns appear to be in need of a larger radius. The Planning Commission should discuss the use structure of Building A as it appears to be office use only which is not a permitted use in the "C-4" District. Utility Comment Fire Department requires on-site fire system for their review. Bell Telephone Company requires easements. Engineer Comment Submit internal drainage and detention plan. The Traffic Engineer has concerns about site distance at the southernmost driveway. Contact Traffic Engineer at 371-4858. 6. Staff Recommendation Approval of the conditional use permit subject to meeting the requirements of the utilities, Fire and Public Works Departments, also the use question on Building A. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The applicant was present as was Mr. Chris Barrier. He was instructed by the Committee to follow through on the several points in the staff analysis and be prepared to address the screening and landscaping issues identified by the staff. Mr. Barrier stated that he and his client -would meet with June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 11 - Continued the appropriate parties as soon as possible to determine resolution of the landscaping and screening issues. He further stated that the design on the driveways was an issue that they could resolve at that point. The applicant clarified the use question on Building A. After a brief discussion, the Committee determined that it was a permitted use in that each of the office spaces would, in fact, involve warehouse relationships. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent, 1 abstention (Summerlin) to approve this application as recommended by staff and reviewed by the Subdivision Committee. I ORDINANCE NO. 15,130 AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING SECTION 43, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That the zone classification of the fallowing property be and is hereby changed as indicated. Z -4243-B - Described as: A part of Tract "A" of Westside Commercial Subdivision to the City of Little, Rock, Arkansas, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of Tract "A" for the point of beginning, said point of beginning lying on the west right-of-way line of Barrow Road; thence S 0° 59' 38" West along said west right-of-way line, 142.70 feet; thence continue along said west right-of-way line S 0° 56' 15" E, 258.78 feet; thence leaving said west right-of-way line, N 89° 25' 42" W, 203.69 feet; thence S 890 45' 0" W, 208.07 feet; thence N 100 12' 32" E, 161.67 feet; thence N 89° 03' 45" E, 180.42 feet; thence N 0 13' 37" E, 237.37 to the north line of said Tract "A"; thence N 89° 45' 00" E, 200.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.55 acres more or less, from "C-4" Open Display to "C-3" General Commercial (1200 John Barrow Road). SECTION 2. That the map referred to in Section 43 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock and designated district may be and is hereby amended to the extent and in the respects necessary to affect and designate the change provided for in Section 1 hereof. SECTION 3. That the Ordinances shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: July 15, 1986 ATTEST: Jane Czech City Clerk APPROVED: Thomas A. Prince Mayor ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., P. A. DAVID J. WOOD, P. A. DAVID M. HARGIS, P. A. RICHARD L. LAWRENCE, P. A. CHARLES T. WARD, JR., P. A. KENDELL R. BLACK, P. A. JANN ELL C. DILLON, P. A. WILSON, WOOD & HARGIS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 750 UNION NATIONAL PLAZA LrrrLE ROCS, ARgANSAS 72201 AREA CODE 501-375-0200 Henk R. Koornstra, P.E. Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering 621 South Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 s1, 320 SOUTH BOSTON, SUITE 1114 TULSA, ORMAgOMA 74103 91 8-S83-0200 June 25, 1986 ROBERT J. CLAIR, P. LICENSED IN OKLAHOMA AND MICHIGAN ONLY c - , a-Cce,,n i ?�� -6 cv,,,� w� 41 Re: Watson & Taylor/Barrow Road Bus inespment Dear Mr. Koornstra: This letter is in confirmation that my clients, Watson & Taylor agree that no changes presently will be made with regard to the subject site. However, that upon development of any problem, they will under the direction of your office take all steps necessary to remedy any problems which may arise. Some of the suggestions were altering the traffic flow internally, moving the parking spaces (at a substantial cost) or restriping the parking spots with a loss of four parking places. We certainly want to a-xpress our sincere desire to work closely with your office and in a very cooperative and helpful manner. If anything occurs with regard to this matter which you wish to discuss with my clients, please contact me or Chris Barrier. We both perform legal services for Watson & Taylor and will be happy to assist you in any possible way. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. I trust that this will satisfy your needs and that a favorable recommendation will be made to the City Board of Directors. If there is any problem with this, please let me know so that we can provide you any further documentation or information which you would desire. Sincerely yours, W , WOOD & HARGIS ��Wllry Robert M. RMWjr:mdb cc: John Tuthill Chris Barrier F256c10ml V�� Wilco Jr. 1. Meeti_nq Date: July 15, 1986 2. Case No.: Z -4243-B 3. Request: Rezone from C-4 to C-3 4. Lgcatian: 1200 Barrow Road 5. QwnerfAppj-icant: Watson & Taylor/Same by Robert M. Wilson, Jr. 6. Exi ti Stat s: Vacant Buildings 7. Proposed Use: Commercial 8• Staff R co t'o : Approval of C-3 9•a o o t'on: Approval of C-3 As Filed 10. RecoM_mendation Forwardedgj_th: 7 Ayes, 0 Noes, 3 Absent and 1 Open Position 11. ect❑ s• None June 24, 1986 Item No. 2 - Z -4243-B Owner: Watson & Taylor Applicant: Same By: Robert M. Wilson, Jr. Location: 1200 Barrow Road Request: Rezone from "C-4" to 11C-3" Purpose: Commercial Size: 2.5 acres Existing Use: Vacant Buildings STTRROTINDTNr. T,ANT) TTS? ANT) 70NTNCt- North - Single Family and Commercial, Zoned "R-2" and "C-3" South - Vacant and Commercial, Zoned "C-4" East - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "C-3" West - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposal is to rezone the property from "C-4" to "C-3" to permit retail uses. The site is developed with a number of buildings that were to be used primarily for mini storage units. The project extends to the "C-3" portion on the west and it was decided to provide some leasable commercial/ retail spaces in the structures located closer to John Barrow Road. Rezoning from "C-4" to "C-3" or the mix of uses will not have an impact on the neighborhood and staff supports the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the "C-3" rezoning as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion was made to recommend approval of the request as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. (The Commission requested that the owner meet with the City Traffic Engineer to review the project's driveways.)