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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4336 Staff AnalysisNovember 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: Arkansas Children's Hospital Site Plan Review (Z-4336-A) The NW Corner of loth and Marshall Streets Arkansas Children's Hospital/ Ed Peek of Wittenberg, Delony and Davidson, Inc. To remove one existing on -site structure and to construct one, four-story medical office building (contains basement - height 601) (120,000 square feet) and 130 parking spaces on 2± acres of land that is zoned "0-2." Anaasis: The applicant has stated that the proposed structure (25,500 square feet footprint) will replace existing temporary structures what have a combined footprint of 32,700 square feet for a net footprint reduction of 7,000 square feet which the staff sees as a positive action. The proposal will reduce net parking by 35 spaces. Ordinance requirements are 254 parking spaces for a building of 120,000 square feet. The applicant proposes a total of 124 Parking spaces. The applicant needs to specify how the parking arrangements will meet City ordinance requirements. A 25-foot undisturbed landscape buffer is required adjacent to all boundary streets. City Engineering Comments: The Traffic Engineer has a concern with regard to emergency access. However, if the hospital thinks that they have proper access, the Engineering staff has no problem with the plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit an adequate parking arrangement; (2) revise the site plan to include a 25-foot undisturbed buffer on boundary street (or receive waiver); and (3) note City engineerin traff' comments. g is November 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and presented parking plans and statistics for the entire Children's Hospital facility. He stated that a total of 679 parking spaces currently existed and that the total would be 692 including this proposal. The applicant stated that only 573 parking spaces would be required and that the hospital would landscape their parking proposal. The applicant also stated that emergency access would be taken from West loth and Wolfe Streets area. Staff stated that Southwestern Bell had required access, and that. the Little Rock Wastewater Utility would require an industrial permit, and that the Little Rock Water Works required an on -site fire protection system. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. November 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: Arkansas Children's Hospital Site Plan Review (Z-4336-A) The NW Corner of loth and Marshall Streets Arkansas Children's Hospital/ Ed Peek of Wittenberg, Delony and Davidson, Inc. To remove one existing on -site structure and to construct one, four-story medical office building (contains basement - height 601) (120,000 square feet) and 130 parking spaces on 2+ acres of land that is zoned 110-2." Analysis: The applicant has stated that the proposed structure (25,500 square feet footprint) will replace existing temporary structures what have a combined footprint of 32,700 square feet for a net footprint reduction of 7,000 square feet which the staff sees as a positive action. The proposal will reduce net parking by 35 spaces. Ordinance requirements are 254 parking spaces for a building of 120,000 square feet. The applicant proposes a total of 124 parking spaces. The applicant needs to specify how the parking arrangements will meet City ordinance requirements. A 25-foot undisturbed landscape buffer is required adjacent t❑ all boundary streets. Cit Engineering Comments: The Traffic Engineer has a concern with regard to emergency access. However, if the hospital thinks that they have proper access, the Engineering staff has no problem with the plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit an adequate parking arrangement; (2) revise the site plan to include a 25-foot undisturbed buffer on boundary street (or receive waiver); and (3) note City engineering traffic comments. November 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and presented parking plans and statistics for the entire Children's Hospital facility. He stated that a total of 679 parking spaces currently existed and that the total would be 692 including this proposal. The applicant stated that only 573 parking spaces would be required and that the hospital would landscape their parking proposal. The applicant also stated that emergency access would be taken from West loth and Wolfe Streets area. Staff stated that Southwestern Bell had required access, and that the Little Rock Wastewater Utility would require an industrial permit, and that the Little Rock Water Works required an on -site fire protection system. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. October 30, 1984 Item No. 6 - Z-4336 Owner: Arkansas Children's Hospital Applicant: Timothy Davis Fox Location: Arkansas Children's Hospital Area Request: Rezone from 110-3 " " R-4," "R-5" and "C-3" to 110-2" Purpose: Parking Deck and Hospital Buildings Size: 5 Parcels Totaling 4.6 Acres + Existing Use: Parking and Hospital SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Land uses include interstate right-of-way, office, commercial, parking, residential and institutional, zoned "R-4," "R-6," "0-2" and "C-3." PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The Arkansas Children's Hospital is requesting a rezoning change to "0-2" for a majority of their property that is not already zoned "0-2." The hospital desires to have their moldings under one compatible zoning district, "0-2," so the institution can begin to implement their "Campus Development Strategy," This is their long-range plan which identifies how various parcels will be developed. Locations under consideration for the rezoning are to be used primarily for multi -level buildings and parking decks. Their immediate plans, Phase I, are to utilize parcel A for employee parking deck and a portion of parcel B for 30,000 to 45,000 square foot building. The majority of the new construction will, take place on parcel B which also includes the block directly to the west zoned "0-2." The ultimate development scheme being proposed for the two blocks, parcel B, directly south of the existing hospital facility includes three new buildings and two parking decks. There are no specific plans for parcels C, D and E. Those areas will remain as they are with some parking and office uses. 2. All of the parcels are either occupied by parking areas or accessory buildings for the hospital. October 30, 1984 Item No. 6 - Continued 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6.' The various parcels have been rezoned over the years to accommodate the needs of the Children's Hospital. Staff has received some informational calls from nearby property owners regarding the rezoning request. 7. Staff views the request as a step in the right direction and supports the rezoning because it attempts to place the hospital's acquisitions under one zoning classification. Approval of the requested change will allow the hospital to begin to create a unified campus which the City has been encouraging for a number of years. The proposed development strategy suggests a workable plan and makes a long-term commitment to the area. This is seen as a plus because medical facilities are slowly moving out of the central Little Rock corps. The 110-2" district provides for site plan review. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. After a brief discussion, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the application as filed. The vote - 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. October 30, 1984 Item No. 6 - Z-4336 Owner: Arkansas Children's Hospital Applicant: Timothy Davis Fox Location: Arkansas Children's Hospital Area Request: Rezone from "0-3," "R-4," "R-5" and " C- 3" to " 0- 2" Purpose: Parking Deck and Hospital Buildings Size: 5 Parcels Totaling 4.6 Acres + Existing Use: Parking and Hospital SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Land uses include interstate right-of-way, office, commercial, parking, residential and institutional, zoned "R-4," "R-6," "0-2" and "C-3." PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The Arkansas Children's Hospital is requesting a rezoning change to "0-2" for a majority of their property that is not already zoned "0-2." The hospital desires to have their holdings under one compatible zoning district, "0-2," so the institution can begin to implement their "Campus Development Strategy." This is their long-range plan which identifies how various parcels will be developed. Locations under consideration for the rezoning are to be used primarily for multi -level buildings and parking decks. Their immediate plans, Phase I, are to utilize parcel A for employee parking deck and a portion of parcel B for 30,000 to 45,000 square foot building. The majority of the new construction will take place on parcel B which also includes the block directly to the west zoned "0-2." The ultimate development scheme being proposed for the two blocks, parcel B, directly south of the existing hospital facility includes three new buildings and two parking decks. There are no specific plans for parcels C, D and E. Those areas will remain as they are with some parking and office uses. 2. All of the parcels are either occupied by parking areas or accessory buildings for the hospital. October 30, 1984 Item No. 6 - Continued 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. The various parcels have been rezoned over the years to accommodate the needs of the Children's Hospital. Staff has received some informational calls from nearby property owners regarding the rezoning request. 7. Staff views the request as a step in the right direction and supports the rezoning because it attempts to place the hospital's acquisitions unde*r one zoning classification. Approval of the requested change will allow the hospital to begin to create a unified campus which the City has been encouraging for a number of years. The proposed development strategy suggests a workable plan and makes a long-term commitment to the area. This is seen as a plus because medical facilities are slowly moving out of the central Little Rock corps. The "0-2" district provides for site plan review. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: the applicant was present. There were no objectors present. After a brief discussion, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the application as filed. The vote - 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.