HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4470-B Staff AnalysisDecember 2,•1999
ITEM NO.: F
FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
NAME: Chenal Commercial Park (Lot 3R) - Short -Form PD -C and
Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Wellington
Village Road
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
Saturn West LLC. The Mehlburger Firm
1700 N. Shackleford Road 201 S. Izard Street
Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock, AR 72203
AREA: 4.2 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: 0-3 ALLOWED USES: Office
PROPOSED USE: Auto dealership
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
preliminary plat for the Chenal Commercial Park Subdivision
by adding approximately 1.74 acres to Lot 3. The applicant
also proposes to rezone the area of Lot 3 from 0-3 to PD -C
to allow the development of an auto dealership. A major
Land Use Plan amendment for this property has also been
filed (Item 6.1 on this agenda).
The applicant is proposing two (2) buildings for the site.
A 15,000 square foot office/showroom/service building and
2,500 square foot auto detail building are proposed. The
applicant has noted that the buildings will not exceed 28
feet in height. The proposed buildings along with areas for
customer, service and employee parking and vehicle display
and inventory are noted on the attached site plan.
December 2, 1999
ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded. The property slopes
upward slightly from Chenal Parkway and Wellington Village
Road. There is a church immediately west of the site, with
undeveloped 0-3 and C-2 zoned property to the north and
east, across Wellington Village Road. The One Source
Homecenter is located across Chenal Parkway to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no comment from the neighborhood as of
this writing. The St. Charles and Parkway Place
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Dedicate additional 10 feet of right-of-way for right
turn lane on Wellington Village Road.
2. Provide in -lieu contribution for street improvements and
intersection construction as previously agreed.
3. Provide design of streets conforming to " MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned
development. Construct right turn lane on Wellington
Village Road.
4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is
damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
8. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9. Driveway shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031. Relocate driveway on Wellington Village to meet
Ordinance requirements.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
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ITEM NO.: F (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
Arkla: No Comment.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $600 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges. A 39" raw water main crosses
in this area. Plans for development and changes in grade
in the area where this main is located must be approved
by the Water Works.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants may be required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918=3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: Site is not currently served by CATA, approved for
transit purposes as submitted.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
This request is in the Chenal District. The Land Use Plan
currently shows Office for this location. There is pending
Land Use Plan Amendment on the property to be heard on this
agenda.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The Rock Creek
Neighborhood Action Plan recommends promotion of commercial
and office development that enhances the primarily
residential character of the community.
Landscape Issues:
A minimum 3 foot wide landscape strip between the public
parking areas and building is required.
If this property were zoned 11C-4" for "outdoor display" no
display of vehicles would be allowed within the front 20
feet of the property.
This property being wooded, the City Beautiful Commission
recommends preserving as many of the existing trees as
feasible. Extra credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of
6 inch caliper and larger.
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December 2, 1999
ITEM NO.: F (Cont.)
G. ANALYSIS:
FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and preliminary
plat to staff on October 27, 1999. The revised plan
addresses some of the concerns as raised by staff and the
Subdivision Committee. An increased buffer has been shown
along the west property line, where the service and
inventory parking are adjacent to the R-2 zoned church site.
The applicant has also noted that existing trees will be
saved along the north and east property lines where grading
permits. The revised plan also shows building landscaping
as required.
The revised plan also relocated the driveway from Wellington
Village Road further to the north as required by Public
Works. The turn lane on Wellington Village Road has also
been provided. Public Works has indicated that the street
improvements to Chenal Parkway need to be shown.
As for the proposed site design, staff is not agreeable to
the building having the service entry doors facing the
street frontage (Chenal Parkway), as shown on a south
elevation sketch submitted by the applicant. Staff is also
not comfortable with there being vehicle display within the
first 20 feet of the property along both street frontages.
Aside from the site design concerns, staff feels that the
proposed zoning change in inappropriate. Based on the fact
that a major Land Use Plan amendment has been filed for the
property, which will not be supported, staff cannot support
the proposed PD -C rezoning for an auto dealership.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the requested PD -C zoning.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Frank Riggins was present, representing
gave a brief description of the PD -C and
plat, noting several items which needed
plat drawing.
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(OCTOBER 21, 1999)
the application. Staff
revised preliminary
to be shown on a revised
December 21 1999
ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
The buffer along the west property line was discussed. Mr.
Riggins noted that a portion of the church parking lot to the
west was on this property.
Staff noted that any proposed ground -mounted signage needed to be
shown on the plan. Staff also noted that the service entry
should be on the west or north side of the building and not the
street side. In response to a question from staff, Mr. Riggins
stated that areas where existing trees would be saved would be
noted as a revised plan. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist,
noted that some building landscaping was required.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, including
the right turn lane requirement for Wellington Village Road. Tad
Borkowski, of Public Works, noted that a traffic signal
contribution would be required for the Wellington Village Road -
Chenal Parkway intersection.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 11, 1999)
Wes Lowder, Frank Riggins and Rick Parker were present,
representing the application. Staff briefly described the
proposed project with a recommendation of denial. The Land Use
Plan Amendment (Item 6.1) and the proposed PD -C rezoning were
discussed simultaneously.
Chairman Earnest asked about the Land Use Plan Amendment and the
PD -C being on the same agenda. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning
and Development, stated that typically a major land use plan
amendment and a rezoning are on separate agendas, but in this
case the applicant filed both applications on the same agenda.
Wes Lowder addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He discussed the proposed project and stated that
the developer wished to save as many of the trees on the site as
possible. He noted that the hours of operation would be from
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Jim Hathaway addressed the Commission. He stated that he did not
oppose the proposed development, however, he was opposed to the
Land Use Plan Amendment and the PD -C being on the same agenda.
He discussed this issue.
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December 2, 1999
ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
Herrn Northcutt, of the Highland Valley Methodist Church,
addressed the Commission and noted that the church supports the
application.
Rick Parker addressed the Commission in support of the
application, and offered additional description of the project.
Commissioner Hawn asked the applicant why the Land Use Plan
should be changed.
Mr. Lowder explained that the two applications were filed
simultaneously due to timing and financial reasons and explained.
There was additional discussion regarding the policy of hearing a
major Land Use Plan Amendment and a rezoning on separate agendas.
Commissioner Hawn, Downing, Rector, Faust and Jim Lawson
(Planning Director) offered comments during this discussion.
Mr. Lawson stated that the staff recommended that the applicant
file the applications on separate agendas.
Jimmy Moses addressed the Commission and supported the two
applications being on the same agenda. He noted that the nature
of the Chenal Parkway area has changed over the last several
years as reasoning for the Land Use Plan change.
Commissioner Earnest and Downing offered comments regarding the
Land Use Plan Amendment process.
Commissioner Rahman recommended that staff look at an expanded
area for the Land Use Plan change.
Mr. Lawson stated that staff does not favor changing the Land Use
Plan for this property only. An expanded Land Use Plan Amendment
was discussed.
In response to a question from staff, Mr. Lawson stated that it
was known at the time of the original land use plan change that
there would be two (2) arterial streets at this intersection.
Mr. Hathaway discussed changing the Land Use Plan for Lots 1-3 to
MOC as a compromise.
Commissioner Hawn stated that he was uncomfortable with changing
the Land Use Plan proposal at this meeting. There was additional
discussion regarding this issue.
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December 2, 1999
ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
Mr. Lowder stated that the applicant wished to have a vote on the
applications.
There was a motion to defer the PD -C rezoning to the December 2,
1999 agenda. The Commission also asked staff to consider
changing the Land Use Plan to MOC for all three lots on the west
side of Wellington Village Road. The motion passed by a vote of
8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused (Lowry), 1 absent, 1 open position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 2, 1999)
Wes Lowder and Rick Parker were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD -C
rezoning and site plan with a recommendation of denial, based on
the fact that staff felt that the PD -C for an auto dealership did
not meet the purpose and intent of the MOC land use plan
designation.
West Lowder addressed the Commission in support of the rezoning.
He gave reasons why this proposed rezoning would be appropriate.
He noted that there would be no large cuts or fills with this
proposed development. He noted that the vehicular display within
the first 20 feet of the property on the street sides would be
eliminated. He noted that the service entry doors would be
relocated to a building side other than the Chenal Parkway side.
Commissioner Rector asked if the proposed hours of operation,
service door locations and other conditions could be made part of
the application and would they be enforceable.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, noted that they
could be made part of the application and that they would be
enforceable.
Commissioner Nunnley asked the applicant if a deferral would be
acceptable to allow time for the applicant to meet with the
neighborhood.
Mr. Lowder responded that a deferral would not be acceptable.
Allen Van Biersly addressed the Commission with concerns about
the project. He noted that his main concern was related to
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ITEM NO.: F (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
traffic and test drives through the Wellington Village
neighborhood. He stated that he would be willing to work with
the applicant to address the neighborhood concerns.
Mr. Lawson stated that prohibiting test drives through the
neighborhood could be a condition of approval. There was a brief
discussion relating to the enforcement of this condition.
Rick Parker addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He discussed the proposed operation (Saturn
dealership). He stated that the proposed dealership had no auto
body shop. He also briefly discussed building design, comparing
this proposed building to the design of the Parker Auto Body Shop
building located near Rainwood Drive. He also noted that the
adjacent church supported this application.
Mr. Parker noted that this auto dealership would have
approximately 25 employees and that the business would generate
approximately 70-100 vehicles per day. He stated that he would
commit to not test driving vehicles through the Wellington
Village neighborhood.
Mr. Lawson explained the MOC land use plan designation definition
and intent as reasons for the staff's recommendation of denial.
The possible impact of this proposed use was briefly discussed.
Commissioner Rahman briefly discussed the MOC land use plan
designation with respect to this proposed rezoning. He noted
that the proposed auto dealership would have an office component.
A motion was made to approve the PD -C rezoning subject to the
conditions offered by the applicant to include:
1. No vehicular display within the first 20 feet of the
property on the street sides.
2. The service entry doors to be located on a side of the
building other than the Chenal Parkway side.
3. No test drives through the Wellington Village neighborhood.
4. No body shop
5. Proposed hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Monday - Saturday (No Sunday hours).
There was a general discussion regarding the conditions of the
motion and the MOC land use plan designation.
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December 2, 1999
ITEM NO.: F (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
Mr. Lawson stated that the PD -C as proposed with the conditions
could be for this particular auto dealership.
Stephen Giles, City Attorney, noted that the zoning run with the
land, and that the title would not be restricted. He stated that
the property could be sold to another business which could
operate under the same conditions placed on this applicant.
There was additional disdussion relating to the City's Land Use
Plan and procedures.
Commissioner Downing noted that lots 1 and 2 of this subdivision,
which the Commission recommended to change to MOC, should be used
for office. There was brief additional discussion.
The Chairman called for a vote on the previous motion. The
motion passed with a vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay and 1 recused (Lowry).
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FILE NO.: Z -4470-B
NAME: Chenal Commercial Park (Lot 3R) - Short -Form PD -C and
Revised Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and Wellington
Village Road
DEVELOPER:
Saturn West LLC.
1700 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
AREA: 4.2 acres
ZONING: 0-3
ENGINEER:
The Mehlburger Firm
201 S. Izard Street
Little Rock, AR 72203
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Office
PROPOSED USE: Auto dealership
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
preliminary plat for the Chenal Commercial Park Subdivision
by adding approximately 1.74 acres to Lot 3. The applicant
also proposes to rezone the area of Lot 3 from 0-3 to PD -C
to allow the development of an auto dealership. A major
Land Use Plan amendment for this property has also been
filed (Item 6.1 on this agenda).
The applicant is proposing two (2) buildings for the site.
A 15,000 square foot office/showroom/service building and
2,500 square foot auto detail building are proposed. The
applicant has noted that the buildings will not exceed 28
feet in height. The proposed buildings along with areas
for customer, service and employee parking and vehicle
display and inventory are noted on the attached site plan.
FILE NO.: Z -4470-B (Cont.)
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded. The property
slopes upward slightly from Chenal Parkway and Wellington
Village Road. There is a church immediately west of the
site, with undeveloped 0-3 and C-2 zoned property to the
north and east, across Wellington Village Road. The One
Source Homecenter is located across Chenal Parkway to the
south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Staff has received no comment from the neighborhood as of
this writing. The St. Charles and Parkway Place
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Dedicate additional 10 feet of right-of-way for right
turn lane on Wellington Village Road.
2. Provide in -lieu contribution for street improvements and
intersection construction as previously agreed.
3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned
development. Construct right turn lane on Wellington
Village Road.
4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is
damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
8. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9. Driveway shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031. Relocate driveway on Wellington Village to meet
Ordinance requirements.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
to serve property.
AP&L: No Comment received.
Arkla: No Comment.
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FILE NO.: Z -4470-B (Cont.)
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: An acreage charge of $600 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges. A 39" raw water main crosses
in this area. Plans for development and changes in grade
in the area where this main is located must be approved
by the Water Works.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrants may be required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comment.
CATA: Site is not currently served by CATA, approved for
transit purposes as submitted.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannina Division:
This request is in the Chenal District. The Land Use Plan
currently shows Office for this location. There is pending
Land Use Plan Amendment on the property to be heard on this
agenda.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The Rock Creek
Neighborhood Action Plan recommends promotion of commercial
and office development that enhances the primarily
residential character of the community.
Landscape Issues:
A minimum 3 foot wide landscape strip between the public
parking areas and building is required.
If this property were zoned "C-4" for "outdoor display" no
display of vehicles would be allowed within the front 20
feet of the property.
This property being wooded, the City Beautiful Commission
recommends preserving as many of the existing trees as
feasible. Extra credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees
of 6 inch caliper and larger.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and preliminary
plat to staff on October 27, 1999. The revised plan
addresses some of the concerns as raised by staff and the
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FILE NO.: Z -4470-B (Cont.)
Subdivision Committee. An increased buffer has been shown
along the west property line, where the service and
inventory parking are adjacent to the R-2 zoned church
site. The applicant has also noted that existing trees
will be saved along the north and east property lines where
grading permits. The revised plan also shows building
landscaping as required.
The revised plan also relocated the driveway from
Wellington Village Road further to the north as required by
Public Works. The turn lane on Wellington Village Road has
also been provided. Public Works has indicated that the
street improvements to Chenal Parkway need to be shown.
As for the proposed site design, staff is not agreeable to
the building having the service entry doors facing the
street frontage (Chenal Parkway), as shown on a south
elevation sketch submitted by the applicant. Staff is also
not comfortable with there being vehicle display within the
first 20 feet of the property along both street frontages.
Aside from the site design concerns, staff feels that the
proposed zoning change in inappropriate. Based on the fact
that a major Land Use Plan amendment has been filed for the
property, which will not be supported, staff cannot support
the proposed PD -C rezoning for an auto dealership.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the requested PD -C zoning.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 21, 1999)
Frank Riggins was present, representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the PD -C and revised preliminary
plat, noting several items which needed to be shown on a revised
plat drawing.
The buffer along the west property line was discussed. Mr.
Riggins noted that a portion of the church parking lot to the
west was on this property.
Staff noted that any proposed ground -mounted signage needed to
be shown on the plan. Staff also noted that the service entry
should be on the west or north side of the building and not the
street side. In response to a question from staff, Mr. Riggins
stated that areas where existing trees would be saved would be
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FILE NO.: Z -4470-B (Cont.)
noted as a revised plan. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review
Specialist, noted that some building landscaping was required.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed, including
the right turn lane requirement for Wellington Village Road.
Tad Borkowski, of Public Works, noted that a traffic signal
contribution would be required for the Wellington Village Road -
Chenal Parkway intersection.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the issue to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 11, 1999)
Wes Lowder, Frank Riggins and Rick Parker were present,
representing the application. Staff briefly described the
proposed project with a recommendation of denial. The Land Use
Plan Amendment (Item 6.1) and the proposed PD -C rezoning were
discussed simultaneously.
Chairman Earnest asked about the Land Use Plan Amendment and the
PD -C being on the same agenda. Jim Lawson, Director of Planning
and Development, stated that typically a major land use plan
amendment and a rezoning are on separate agendas, but in this
case the applicant filed both applications on the same agenda.
Wes Lowder addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He discussed the proposed project and stated that
the developer wished to save as many of the trees on the site as
possible. He noted that the hours of operation would be from
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Jim Hathaway addressed the Commission. He stated that he did
not oppose the proposed development, however, he was opposed to
the Land Use Plan Amendment and the PD -C being on the same
agenda. He discussed this issue.
Herrn Northcutt, of the Highland Valley Methodist Church,
addressed the Commission and noted that the church supports the
application.
Rick Parker addressed the Commission in support of the
application, and offered additional description of the project.
Commissioner Hawn asked the applicant why the Land Use Plan
should be changed.
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FILE NO.: Z -4470-B (Cont.)
Mr. Lowder explained that the two applications were filed
simultaneously due to timing and financial reasons and
explained.
There was additional discussion regarding the policy of hearing
a major Land Use Plan Amendment and a rezoning on separate
agendas. Commissioner Hawn, Downing, Rector, Faust and Jim
Lawson (Planning Director) offered comments during this
discussion.
Mr. Lawson stated that the staff recommended that the applicant
file the applications on separate agendas.
Jimmy Moses addressed the Commission and supported the two
applications being on the same agenda. He noted that the nature
of the Chenal Parkway area has changed over the last several
years as reasoning for the Land Use Plan change.
Commissioner Earnest and Downing offered comments regarding the
Land Use Plan Amendment process.
Commissioner Rahman recommended that staff look at an expanded
area for the Land Use Plan change.
Mr. Lawson stated that staff does not favor changing the Land
Use Plan for this property only. An expanded Land Use Plan
Amendment was discussed.
In response to a question from staff, Mr. Lawson stated that it
was known at the time of the original land use plan change that
there would be two (2) arterial streets at this intersection.
Mr. Hathaway discussed changing the Land Use Plan for Lots 1-3
to MOC as a compromise.
Commissioner Hawn stated that he was uncomfortable with changing
the Land Use Plan proposal at this meeting. There was
additional discussion regarding this issue.
Mr. Lowder stated that the applicant wished to have a vote on
the applications.
There was a motion to defer the PD -C rezoning to the December 2,
1999 agenda. The Commission also asked staff to consider
changing the Land Use Plan to MOC for all three lots on the west
side of Wellington Village Road. The motion passed by a vote of
8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused (Lowry), 1 absent, 1 open position.
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FILE NO.: Z -4470-B (Cont.)
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 2, 1999)
Wes Lowder and Rick Parker were present, representing the
application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD-
C rezoning and site plan with a recommendation of denial, based
on the fact that staff felt that the PD -C for an auto dealership
did not meet the purpose and intent of the MOC land use plan
designation.
Wes Lowder addressed the Commission in support of the rezoning.
He gave reasons why this proposed rezoning would be appropriate.
He noted that there would be no large cuts or fills with this
proposed development. He noted that the vehicular display
within the first 20 feet of the property on the street sides
would be eliminated. He noted that the service entry doors
would be relocated to a building side other than the Chenal
Parkway side.
Commissioner Rector asked if the proposed hours of operation,
service door locations and other conditions could be made part
of the application and would they be enforceable.
Jim Lawson, Director of Planning and Development, noted that
they could be made part of the application and that they would
be enforceable.
Commissioner Nunnley asked the applicant if a deferral would be
acceptable to allow time for the applicant to meet with the
neighborhood.
Mr. Lowder responded that a deferral would not be acceptable.
Allen Van Biersly addressed the Commission with concerns about
the project. He noted that his main concern was related to
traffic and test drives through the Wellington Village
neighborhood. He stated that he would be willing to work with
the applicant to address the neighborhood concerns.
Mr. Lawson stated that prohibiting test drives through the
neighborhood could be a condition of approval. There was a
brief discussion relating to the enforcement of this condition.
Rick Parker addressed the Commission in support of the
application. He discussed the proposed operation (Saturn
dealership). He stated that the proposed dealership had no auto
body shop. He also briefly discussed building design, comparing
this proposed building to the design of the Parker Auto Body
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Shop building located near Rainwood Drive. He also noted that
the adjacent church supported this application.
Mr. Parker noted that this auto dealership would have
approximately 25 employees and that the business would generate
approximately 70-100 vehicles per day. He stated that he would
commit to not test driving vehicles through the Wellington
Village neighborhood.
Mr. Lawson explained the MOC land use plan designation
definition and intent as reasons for the staff's recommendation
of denial.
The possible impact of this proposed use was briefly discussed.
Commissioner Rahman briefly discussed the MOC land use plan
designation with respect to this proposed rezoning. He noted
that the proposed auto dealership would have an office
component.
A motion was made to approve the PD -C rezoning subject to the
conditions offered by the applicant to include:
1. No vehicular display within the first 20 feet of the
property on the street sides.
2. The service entry doors to be located on a side of the
building other than the Chenal Parkway side.
3. No test drives through the Wellington Village neighborhood.
4. No body shop
5. Proposed hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Monday - Saturday (No Sunday hours).
There was a general discussion regarding the conditions of the
motion and the MOC land use plan designation.
Mr. Lawson stated that the PD -C as proposed with the conditions
could be for this particular auto dealership.
Stephen Giles, City Attorney, noted that the zoning run with the
land, and that the title would not be restricted. He stated
that the property could be sold to another business which could
operate under the same conditions placed on this applicant.
There was additional discussion relating to the City's Land Use
Plan and procedures.
Commissioner Downing noted that lots 1 and 2 of this
subdivision, which the Commission recommended to change to MOC,
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should be used for office. There was brief additional
discussion.
The Chairman called for a vote on the previous motion. The
motion passed with a vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay and 1 recused
(Lowry) .
E