HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4403-F Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -4403-F
NAME: Crestwood Corporate Center - Revised POD
LOCATION: West side of Aldersgate Road, approximately 1,300
feet south of Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
Crestwood, Inc.
610 Garland Street
Conway, AR 72032
AREA: '12.5 acres
ZONING: POD
ENGINEER-
McGetrick and McGetrick
319 E. Markham St., Ste. 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
NUMBER OF LOTS: 8
ALLOWED USES: Office
FT. NEW STREET: 0
PROPOSED USE: Office
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On April 20, 1999, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
17,999 which rezoned this property from MF -24 to POD. The
approved site plan included five (5) buildings with a total area
of 140,000 square feet. The buildings range in size from 6,000
square feet to 56,800 square feet, with three (3) of the five
(5) buildings being two -stories in height.
A total of 422 parking spaces was shown on the approved site
plan. Three (3) access points were approved from Aldersgate
Road. A land use buffer with a minimum dimension of 32 feet was
approved along the west property line, where adjacent to the
Camp Aldersgate property.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
POD by subdividing the property into eight (8) lots (Item 5
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on this agenda) and constructing a single office building
with associated parking on each lot. The buildings range
in size from 5,000 square feet to 19,000 square feet (Lot
1), with a total building area of 103,000 square feet, a
reduction of 37,000 square feet from the previously
approved plan.
The amount of parking on each lot ranges from 20 spaces to
60 spaces (Lot 1), with a total of 240 parking spaces, a
reduction of 182 parking spaces from the previously
approved plan. The ordinance would typically require 217
parking spaces for an office development of this size.
Three (3) access points from Aldersgate Road are proposed
as were previously approved.
The applicant is requestingO-3 Permitted p tted uses for the
Property. The proposed hours of operation will be from
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The applicant has stated that a tree study will be
performed on the site in order to maintain 'as many of the
existing trees as possible. Existing trees, 6 inches to 8
inches in caliper, will be relocated to landscape areas
around the buildings and parking areas.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site has been partially cleared, with a number of the
interior and perimeter trees being preserved. The property
slopes from Aldersgate Road downward to the Interstate 430
right-of-way. Camp Aldersgate is located immediately south
of this site, with several single-family residences to the
east across Aldersgate Road. There are four single-family
residences to the north along the west side of Aldersgate
Road, with 0-3 zoned property further north and to the
northeast.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The John Barrow and Sewer District #147
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Aldersgate Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements
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to this street including 5 -foot sidewalk with planned
development.
3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31--210 or Ordinance
#18,031. Verify sight distance for proposed driveways.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work,
5. Aldersgate Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count
5,000.
6. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the
Little Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering.
7. Stozmwater detention ordinance applies to this
Property.
8. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9. Internal streets shall be constructed to minor
commercial standards with turn around and dual
sidewalks. (Ordinance #18,055)
10• A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e)
Will be required with building permit.
11. A Grading Permit per Secs. 29-186(c) and (d) will be
required with building permit.
1.2• Contact the ADEQ for approval before start of work.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/CoLTNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main on site, possible relocation or
extension required.
AP&L: No Comment.
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal fees. Water main extensions and
on-site fire protection will be required. Any needed
relocation of existing facilities will be at the expense
Of the developer.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per city code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 regarding the required
turning radii for the parking areas.
Count Planning: No Comment received.
LATA: No Comment received.
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FILE NO.: Z -4403-F (Cont.)
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
G.
Planning Division:
The request is located in the I-430 Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office for this location. The
property is currently zoned Planned Office development and
the zoning request is for a revision of the current Planned
Office Development. The revision of a Planned Office
Development for the construction of an office park is
consistent with the Land Use Plan.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The John Barrow
Neighborhood Area Plan calls for enhancing the climate
towards encouraging new businesses to locate in the area
and encouraging the construction of new business
facilities. The development of a POD will be compatible
with the medical related offices located to the west.
Landscape Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements. However, portions of the proposed
street buffer width along Aldersgate Road is considerably
less than what was previously approved by the Planning
Commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional
information to staff on March 16, 2000. The revised site
plan addresses most of the issues as raised by the staff
and Subdivision Committee. The following items have been
shown on the revised plan as requested:
1. Dumpster location
2. Screening along the south property line
3. Sign locations, one (1) at each entrance from
Aldersgate Road
4. Back -out space at the end of each parking area.
S. Increased buffer areas along Aldersgate Road and I-430
6. A bus stop along Aldersgate Road
7. Stormwater detention areas.
The applicant also needs to provide screening along the
north property line where adjacent to residential property.
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FILE NO.: Z -4403-F (Cont.)
One area of concern relates to the driveway locations for
Lots 3 and 6. The two drives form a "T" intersection with
the main access drive from Aldersgate Road. The applicant
needs to close the access drive median in this area or
relocate one of the two driveways.
Otherwise, staff can foresee no other outstanding issues
associated with the site plan. The revised POD site plan
Provides for less building area and a smaller amount of
parking than the previously approved site plan. This
Proposed development should have no adverse effect on the
general area.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised POD subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D, E and F of this report.
2. 0-3 permitted uses shall be the approved use
the development. mix for
3. The three (3) proposed ground -mounted signs must be
monument -type, with a maximum height of six (6) feet
and a maximum area of 64 square feet.
4. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.
5. Required screening must be provided, along the north and
south property lanes.
6. The dumpster areas must be enclosed on three (3) sides
with an 8 foot opaque fence or wall.
7. The "T" intersection issue between Lots 3 and 6 must be
resolved.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MARCH 9, 2000)
Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the revised POD site plan. Staff noted that a
cover letter (to include proposed use mix) and, the following
information was needed:
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6.
Hours of operation
Dumpster location
Screening
Sign locations and details
Back out space for parking areas
Stormwater detention area
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FILE NO.: Z -4403-F (Cont.)
Staff noted that the minimum perimeter buffer areas and the bus
stop area which were approved on the previous plan needed to be
shown on this plan. Mr. McGetrick noted that they would be
provided.
In response to a question from staff, Mr. McGetrick noted
that existing anterior and perimeter trees would be saved.
Mr. McGetrick noted that if any retaining walls were constructed
on the site, they would be very short and installed to protect
existing trees.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mr. McGetrick
did not indicate any problems with these requirements.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised POD to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson place 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 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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