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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4452 Staff AnalysisJuly 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 NAME: Asher Business and Commercial Center "Short -Form PCD" (Z-4452) LOCATION: 4100 Asher DEVELOPER/APPLICANT: Dick Toll 12,900 Ridgehaven Road Little Rock, AR Phone: 225-2563 AREA: 3.38 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 ZONING: Existing - "C-3" Proposed - "PCD" PROPOSED USE: Retail Center A. Site Histo FT. NEW ST.: 0 This property consists of a paved area of 3.38 acres and an abandoned Safeway Food Store building and Holly Farms Restaurant building. The store structure was constructed in 1965, the restaurant in 1975. Safeway occupied the building until 1978, Food -for -Less from 1979 until 1981, then several other businesses until 1981. The Holly Farms Restaurant closed in 1981. Since then, both buildings have been vacant, boarded up and for sale. B. Development Objectives 1. To upgrade a blighted area by rehabilitating deteriorating vacant structures. 2. To attract commercial type businesses that do not depend upon the local neighborhood economic support. 3. To help strengthen the economic base of the neighborhood by attracting businesses which will result in employment of local neighborhood persons. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued 4. To stimulate reinvestment, improvement and higher use of surrounding properties. C. Proposal 1. A mixed use retail center on 3.38 acres. 2. Request a minimum amount of landscaping so as to (1) keep the cost down so the developer may offer prospective clients competitive pricing to induce them to come into this location which is less desirable than many others for their use; (2) jackhammering of the existing pavement would be needed to plant anything; (3) possibility of theft and vandalism to shrubs and trees. 3. The determination of the future use of this large land area on the southeast quarter of the property will be warranted by successful use of the existing buildings. When further development occurs on this portion, all the required landscaping could be done. 4. Project Statistics (a) Main Bldg . .................. 25,500 sq. ft. 35% on 8,825 sq. ft. ........ "C-3 Use 40% or 12,200 sq. ft. ....... "C-4" Use (interest in machinery, sales and service plumbing, electrical and air conditioning shop) 25% or 6,375 sq. ft. ........ "I-1" (interest in light fabrication and assembly process and warehousing and wholesaling) (b) Restaurant Bldg. ........... 1800 sq. ft. 5. A 6' board fence is planned for the north end of the side. D. Engineering Comments None. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued E. Analysis Staff is very supportive of the applicant's desire to upgrade the area and provide a retail and business center. He has asked for a reasonable amount of flexibility regarding the review of the proposal and landscaping. We are favorable to his request to tie specific landscaping requirements to further development of the site. The site plan should be marked accordingly. Even though there appears to be ample parking, the applicant is reminded that approximately 64 spaces are needed for the proposed commercial, 18 for the restaurant. For the wholesaling and manufacturing, one per 600 square feet will be required; and for warehouse and storage, five spaces plus one space per 2,000 square feet of gross floor area up to 50,000 square feet will be required. F. Staff Recommendation Approval. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The item was reviewed and passed to the full Commission. Water Works - There is an existing fire service to this property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission determined that there were no issues for resolution. After a brief discussion, the Commission voted on a motion to recommend approval to the City Board of Directors. The motion passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 NAME: Asher Business and Commercial Center "Short -Form PCD" (Z-4452) T.00ATION: 4100 Asher DEVELOPER/APPLICANT: Dick Toll 12,900 Ridgehaven Road Little Rock, AR Phone: 225-2563 AREA: 3.38 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: Existing - "C-3" Proposed - "PCD" PROPOSED USE: Retail Center A. Site History This property consists of a paved area of 3.38 acres and an abandoned Safeway Food Store building and Holly Farms Restaurant building. The store structure was constructed in 1965, the restaurant in 1975. Safeway occupied the building until 1978, Food -for -Less from 1979 until 1981, then several other businesses until 1981. The Holly Farms Restaurant closed in 1981: Since then, both buildings have been vacant, boarded up and for sale. B. Development Objectives 1. To upgrade a blighted area by rehabilitating deteriorating vacant structures. 2. To attract commercial type businesses that do not depend upon the local neighborhood economic support. 3. To help strengthen the economic base of the neighborhood by attracting businesses which will result in employment of local neighborhood persons. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued 4. To stimulate reinvestment, improvement and higher use of surrounding properties. C. Proposal 1. A mixed use retail center on 3.38 acres. 2. Request a minimum amount of landscaping so as to (1) keep the cost down so the developer may offer prospective -clients competitive pricing to induce them to come into this location which is less desirable than many others for their use; (2) jackhammering of the existing pavement would be needed to plant anything; (3) possibility of theft and vandalism to shrubs and trees. 3. The determination of the future use of this large land area on the southeast quarter of the property will be warranted by successful use of the existing buildings. When further development occurs on this portion, all the required landscaping could be done. 4. Project Statistics (a) Main Bldg . .................. 25,500 sq. ft. 35% on 8,825 sq. ft. ........ "C-3 Use 40% or 12,200 sq. ft. ....... "C-4" Use (interest in machinery, sales and service plumbing, electrical and air conditioning shop) 25% or 6,375 sq. ft. .0...... "I-1" (interest in light fabrication and assembly process and warehousing and wholesaling) (b) Restaurant Bldg. ........... 1800 sq. ft. 5. A 6' board fence is planned for the north end of the side. D. Engineering Comments None. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued E. Analysis Staff is very supportive of the applicant's desire to upgrade the area and provide a retail and business center. He has asked for a reasonable amount of flexibility regarding the review of the proposal and landscaping. We are favorable to his request to tie specific landscaping requirements to further development of the site. The site plan should be marked accordingly. Even though there appears to be ample parking, the applicant is reminded that approximately 64 spaces are needed for the proposed commercial, 18 for the restaurant. For the wholesaling and manufacturing, one per 600 square feet will be required; and for warehouse and storage, five spaces plus one space per 2,000 square feet of gross floor area up to 50,000 square feet will be required. F. Staff Recommendation Approval. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The item was reviewed and passed to the full Commission. Water Works - There is an existing fire service to this property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission determined that there were no issues for resolution. After a brief discussion, the Commission voted on a motion to recommend approval to the City Board of Directors. The motion passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 NAME: Asher Business and Commercial Center "Short -Form PCD" (Z-4452) r,nCATION: 4100 Asher DEVELOPER/APPLICANT: Dick Toll 12,900 Ridgehaven Road Little Rock, AR Phone: 225-2563 AREA: 3.38 acres 90. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: Existing - "C-3" Proposed - "PCD" PROPOSED USE: Retail Center A. Site Histor This property consists of a paved area of 3.38 acres and an abandoned Safeway Food Store building and Holly Farms Restaurant building. The store structure was constructed in 1965, the restaurant in 1975. Safeway occupied the building until 1978, Food -for -Less from 1979 until 1981, then several other businesses until 1981. The Holly Farms Restaurant closed in 1981. Since then, both buildings have been vacant, boarded up and for sale. B. Development Objectives 1. To upgrade a blighted area by rehabilitating deteriorating vacant structures. 2. To attract commercial type businesses that do not depend upon the local neighborhood economic support. 3. To help strengthen the economic base of the neighborhood by attracting businesses which will result in employment of local neighborhood persons. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued 4. To stimulate reinvestment, improvement and higher use of surrounding properties. C. Proposal 1. A mixed use retail center on 3.38 acres. 2. Request a minimum amount of landscaping so as to (1) keep the cost down so the developer may offer prospective clients competitive pricing to induce them to come into this location which is less desirable than many others for their use; (2) jackhammering of the existing pavement would be needed to plant anything; (3) possibility of theft and vandalism to shrubs and trees. 3. The determination of the future use of this large land area on the southeast quarter of the property will be warranted by successful use of the existing buildings. When further development occurs on this portion, all the required landscaping could be done. 4. Project Statistics (a) Main Bldg . .................. 25,500 sq. ft. 35% on 8,825 sq. ft. ........ "C-3 Use 40% or 12,200 sq. ft. ....... "C-4" Use (interest in machinery, sales and service plumbing, electrical and air conditioning shop) 25% or 6,375 sq. ft. ........ "I-1" (interest in light fabrication and assembly process and warehousing and wholesaling) (b) Restaurant Bldg. ........... 1800 sq. ft. 5. A 6' board fence is planned for the north end of the side. D. EnSiineering.Comments None. July 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 13 - Continued E. Analysis Staff is very supportive of the applicant's desire to upgrade the area and provide a retail and business center. He has asked for a reasonable amount of flexibility regarding the review of the proposal and landscaping. We are favorable to his request to tie specific landscaping requirements to further development of the site. The site plan should be marked accordingly. Even though there appears to be ample parking, the applicant is reminded that approximately 64 spaces are needed for the proposed commercial, 18 for the restaurant. For the wholesaling and manufacturing, one per 600 square feet will be required; and for warehouse and storage, five spaces plus one space per 2,000 square feet of gross floor area up to 50,000 square feet will be required. F. Staff Recommendation Approval. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The item was reviewed and passed to the full Commission. Water Works - There is an existing fire service to this property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission determined that there were no issues for resolution. After a brief discussion, the Commission voted on a motion to recommend approval to the City Board of Directors. The motion passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. Asher Business and Commercial Center -.Continued 4. To stimulate reinvestment, improvement and higher use of surrounding properties. C. Proposal 1. A mixed use retail center on 3.38 acres. 2. Request a minimum amount of landscaping so as to (1) keep the cost down so the developer may offer prospective clients competitive pricing to induce them to come into this location which is less desirable than many others for their use; (2) jackhammering of the existing pavement would be needed to plant anything; (3) possibility of theft and vandalism to shrubs and trees. 3. The determination of the future use of this large land area on the southeast quarter of the property will be warranted by successful use of the existing buildings. When further development occurs on this portion, all the required landscaping could be done. 4. Project Statistics (a) Main Bldg . .................. 25,500 sq. ft. 350 on 8,825 sq. ft. ........ "C-3 Use 40% or 12,200 sq. ft. "C-4" Use (interest in machinery, sales and service plumbing, electrical and air conditioning shop) 25% or 6,375 sq. ft. ........ "I -l" (interest in light fabrication and assembly process and warehousing and wholesaling) (b) Restaurant Bldg. 1800 sq. ft. 5. A 6' board fence is planned for the north end of the side. D. Engineering Comments None. Asher Business and Commercial Center -- E E. Analvsis Continued Staff is very supportive of the applicant's desire to upgrade the area and provide a retail and business center. He has asked for a reasonable amount of flexibility regarding the review of the proposal and landscaping. We are favorable to his request to tie specific landscaping requirements to further . development of the site. The site plan should be marked accordingly. Even though there appears to be ample parking, the applicant is reminded that approximately 64 spaces are needed for the proposed commercial, 18 for the restaurant. For the wholesaling and manufacturing, one per 600 square feet will be required; and for warehouse and storage, five spaces plus one space per 2,000 square feet of gross floor area up to 50,000 square feet will be required. F. Staff Recommendation Approval. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The item was reviewed and passed to the full Commission. Water Works - There is an existing fire service to this property. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission determined that there were no issues for resolution. After a brief discussion, the Commission voted on a motion to recommend approval to the City Board of Directors. The motion passed by a vote of: 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. NAME: Asher Business and Commercial Center "Short -Form PCD" (Z-4452) LOCATION: 4100 Asher DEVELOPER/APPLICANT: Dick Toll 12,900 Ridgehaven Road Little Rock, AR Phone: 225-2563 AREA: 3.38 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW ST.: 0 ZONING: Existing - "C-3" Proposed - "PCD" PROPOSED USE: Retail Center A. Site History This property consists of a paved area of 3.38 acres and an abandoned Safeway Food Store building and Holly Farms Restaurant building. The store structure was constructed in 1965, the restaurant in 1975. Safeway occupied the building until 1978, Food -for -Less from 1979 until 1981, then several other businesses until 1981. The Holly Farms Restaurant closed in 1981. Since then, both buildings have been vacant, boarded up and for sale. B. Development Objectives 1. To upgrade a blighted area by rehabilitating deteriorating vacant structures. 2. To attract commercial type businesses that do not depend upon the local neighborhood economic support. 3. To help strengthen the economic base of the neighborhood by attracting businesses which will result in employment of local neighborhood persons.