HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4384-E Staff AnalysisApril 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.- Z -4384-E
NAME: Tender Touch Grooming — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 13420 Otter Creek Parkway, Suite 7
OWNER/APPLICANT: EZ Mart Stores/Glenn Crisel
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a dog
grooming business in one suite of the existing
building on this C-1 zoned property.
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SITE LOCATION:
The property is located at the northwest corner of Stagecoach Road and
Otter Creek Parkway.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located within the Stagecoach/Otter Creek commercial
node. Properties to the north, south and west are zoned C-1 and C-2 and
contain a variety of commercial uses. A utility substation is located on the
R-2 zoned property across Stagecoach Road to the east. The proposed
use, utilizing one bay of this existing strip center should be compatible
with uses and zoning in the area.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the Otter Creek and SWLR
United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of this
request.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The property contains a parking lot with access drives onto Stagecoach
Road and Otter Creek Parkway. There is sufficient on-site parking to
accommodate this use within the existing commercial strip center.
SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comment regarding use change in existing building.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comment regarding use change in existing building.
April 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 6 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4384-E
6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT, AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of
request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge
based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges. Due to the nature of this facility,
installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA,
successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified
Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by
CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection
Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact
Carol Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: No Comments received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 17, 2005)
The applicant was not present, Staff presented the item and noted additional
information was needed regarding signage, days and hours of operation and
number of employees. Staff noted the required cover letter and property owner
authorization had not been submitted. Staff questioned whether the required
notification sign had been posted on the property.
Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were noted.
Staff stated the applicant would be contacted regarding the various issues and
comments. The item was forwarded to the full Commission.
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April 28, 2005
NO.: 6
STAFF ANALYSIS:
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O.: Z -4384-E
A conditional use permit is requested to allow a dog grooming business in one
suite of the existing, multi -tenant, commercial strip center on this C-1 zoned
property. The business will consist of grooming only and will not include
veterinary services or boarding. The business is proposed to operate from
7:30 a.m. -- 5;00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.,
Saturdays. Signage will consist of space on the center's existing multi -tenant
ground sign and wall signage in compliance with the Code. The site is fully
developed with an existing building, driveways and parking. No changes are
proposed to the site plan. The business will employ 1 to 2 persons.
Staff believes the proposed use is appropriate for the site. A small,
neighborhood oriented pet grooming business fits within the concept of the C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The use is compatible with the zoning
and uses in the immediate area. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with the proposed use. There is no bill of assurance issue.
STAFF RECOIIIIME 4DATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in Section 6 of the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 28, 2005)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in Section 6 of the agenda staff report. There
was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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