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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4336-FF Staff AnalysisFebruary 14, 2008 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z -4336 -FF NAME: Children's Hospital Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located West of Marshall Street, South of 11 th Street DEVELOPER: Arkansas Children's Hospital Attn: Mr. Scott Gordon, COO 800 Marshall Street Little Rock, AR 72202 ENGINEER: Cromwell Architects and Engineers Attn: Kent Taylor 101 South Spring Street Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 8.26 acres CURRENT ZONING PLANNING DISTRICT CENSUS TRACT: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 Zoning Lot FT. NEVA STREET: 0 LF 0-2, Office and Institutional District 8 —Central City 10 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance from the Zoning Ordinance to allow a reduced building setback along Marshall Street (Section 36-280(e)). A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The request is for a site plan review of this 0-2, Office and Institutional zoned property located on Marshall Street on the Campus of Arkansas Children's Hospital. The proposed development consists of the following three components: 1. A single story addition to the Main Energy Building. The proposed addition will be approximately 6,200 square feet and approximately 40 feet tall. This February 14, 2008 SUBDIVISION u N• FILE NO.: Z -4336 -FF addition is planned to incorporate new generators to provide emergency backup power for critical services on the campus. 2. A new service drive. The new service drive is proposed to come from Marshall Street and go west for approximately 30 feet to the new addition to provide access to the new generators and equipment. 3. A new above ground fuel storage tank. A new above ground fuel storage tank is proposed to provide a substantial fuel source for the new generator so they can provide prolonged emergency backup power. The new tank will be located directly adjacent to the three existing fuel tanks. The request includes a variance from the building setback per City of Little Rock requirements. A setback variance along Marshall Street directly in front of the new building is requested. The building will be set approximately 17 feet from the existing property line on Marshall Street. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located within the Arkansas Children's Campus on the west side of Marshall Street just north of the new Nutritional Building. West of the site is the Little Rock Housing Authority multi -rise residential tower. East of the site are office uses for Arkansas Children's Hospital and a number of parking lots owned by the Hospital. Marshall Street is open as is West 10th Street. A number of the remaining streets within the Campus have been closed. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received an informational phone call from an area resident. The Central High Neighborhood Association, the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Association, the Downtown Neighborhood Association and all property owners located within 200 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance and comply with Public Works commercial driveway detail. E February 14, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4336 -FF E. F 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. This construction appears to conflict with existing water facilities in the area. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Routes #3 and #11, the Baptist Medical Center Route and the M.L. King, Jr. Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planninq Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Street trees are encouraged along Marshall Street. 3 February 14, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO_: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4336 -FF G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 24, 2008) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff stated a variance to allow a reduced building setback was being requested. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated all driveways were to be concrete aprons per City ordinance and comply with Public Works commercial driveway details. Staff stated all work in the right of way would require approval prior to the start of work. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated street trees were encouraged along Marshall Street. Staff,noted comments provided by the various other departments and agencies stating if there were specific concerns the applicant should contact the agency directly. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: There were no issues raised at the January 24, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting in need of addressing. The request is for a zoning site plan review of this 0-2, Office and Institutional zoned property located on Marshall Street. The request is to allow a single story addition to the Main Energy Building. The proposed addition will be approximately 6,200 square feet and approximately 40 feet tali. This addition is planned to incorporate new generators to provide emergency backup power for critical services on the campus. A new service drive is proposed from Marshall Street extending west for approximately 30 feet to the new addition to provide access to the new generators and equipment. In addition a new above ground fuel storage tank will be added. The new above ground fuel storage tank is proposed to provide a substantial fuel source for the new generator so they can provide prolonged emergency backup power. The new tank will be located directly adjacent to the three existing fuel tanks. A variance from the building setback per Section 36-280(e) City of Little Rock code is being requested. The setback variance along Marshall Street directly in front of the new building is approximately 17 feet from the existing property line on Marshall Street. The ordinance typically requires a minimum building setback of 25 -feet from the property line. Staff is supportive of the variance as proposed. The applicant has indicated along Marshall Street there are currently planting beds, small shrubs and crape myrtles. In this area there are multiple buried utilities and overhead power lines. Due to these utilities, street trees will not be installed in this area. 2 February 14, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4336 -FF Staff is supportive of the request. Staff does not feel the addition to the existing energy building will significantly impact the development or the area. The building is located internal to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Campus and will have little to no impact on the adjoining buildings and parking areas. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the variance request to allow a reduced building setback along Marshall Street. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 14, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request to allow a reduced building setback along Marshall Street. There was no further discussion of the item. presented by staff on the consent agenda 0 noes and 3 absent. 5 A motion was made to approve the item as The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, ITEM NO.: 8. Z -4336 -FF NAME: Children's Hospital Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: located South of Marshall Street, West of 11 th Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than January 30, 2008. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 8, 2008. Neighborhood Associations Notified — Central High Neighborhood Association, Capitol Hill Neighborhood Association, Downtown Neighborhood Association Variance/Waivers: A variance from the Zoning Ordinance to allow a reduced building setback along Marshall Street (Section 36-280(e)). Public Works Conditions: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance and comply with Public Works commercial driveway detail. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. This construction appears to conflict with Item # 8. existing water facilities in the area. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Routes #3 and #11, the Baptist Medical Center Route and the M.L. King, Jr. Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Street trees are required along Marshall Street. Additional Comment — The Planning Commission and Board of Directors will no longer allow presentation boards to present materials. You must have all presentation material in a size that can be Proiected on the screen — a maximum size of 11 x 17 but preferably the material should be no larger than 8 Y2by 14. Revised Plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Item # 8.