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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4470-J Staff AnalysisAugust 31, 2017 ITEM NO.: 5 NAME: Chenal Park Centre Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: Located at 15200 Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: LLEJ Lot 8, LLC 1 Remington Drive #100 Little Rock, AR 72204 ENGINEER: Crafton Tull and Associates 10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 0.95 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 CURRENT ZONING: C-2, Shopping Center District FILE NO.: Z -4470-J FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CENSUS TRACT: 42.16 VARIANCE/WAIVERS: A variance from Section 36-300(e) to allow a reduced side yard setback on the eastern perimeter. A. PROPOSAUREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: A preliminary plat for the property was approved by the Planning Commission on November 19, 2015. Along with the approval of the preliminary plat the Commission also granted a variance from the City's Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the three (3) lots with the development of the first lot. The applicant is working to proceed to the final plat stage which should occur within the next few months. The property is zoned C-2, Shopping Center District, which per the zoning ordinance requires site plan review prior to development. Per Section 36-126 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances the site plan review process is a development review process that provides for case by case consideration of project particulars including the provision of parking and landscaping, site of buildings and the compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent uses. August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 [Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4470-J The request is to allow the construction of a 7,828 square foot commercial building on the property. The plan indicates building setbacks which meet or exceed the 40 -foot minimum setbacks per the zoning district with the exception of the eastern perimeter, which is located adjacent to the private access drive. The plan indicates a 15 -foot building setback along this property line. The plan indicates the placement of a minimum landscape strip of ten (10) feet along Chenal Parkway. The plan indicates the placement of a monument sign along Chenal Parkway. The sign will comply with signage allowed within the Financial Center/Chenal Parkway Design Overlay District or a maximum of eight (8) feet in height and one hundred (100) square feet in sign area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: C The property is located on the north side of Chenal Parkway near the intersection with Wellington Hills Road. Adjacent to the site the Parkway is westbound only. There are apartments located to the north of this site and a commercial center located to the west. Along this section of Chenal Parkway there are no sidewalks in place. There are however sidewalks located along the developed property to the west. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners located within 200 feet of the site along with the Parkway Place Property Owners Association, the St. Charles Community Association and the Villages of Wellington Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Chenal Parkway including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The back of curb should be located at the same width as the existing curb and gutter to the west and provide a total of three (3) 11 -foot lanes and a 2 -foot curb and gutter (at least 35 feet). 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. Is a variance being requested to advance grade future lots with construction on this lot? 2 August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5(Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-J 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 4. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 5. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. Show finished floor elevation on plan. 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior to construction. 8. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Greg Simmons, Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813 or gsimmons_Iittlerock.qov for more information. 9. In accordance with Section 31-210 (h) (12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a four (4) way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. 10. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 11. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 12. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 13. No clearing or tree removal is allowed within the right-of-way located in the middle of the divided Chenal Parkway. 14. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along the proposed shared main access easement adjacent to the subject property. 15. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 16. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as -built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. 3 August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4470-J E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING: Liftle Rock Water Reclamation Authori : Sewer available to this site. EAD, Environmental Assessment Division, approval required. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There is an existing three (3) phase, overhead power line running along the east side of Wellington Hills Road, and another one (1) along the south side of the east bound lanes of Chenal Parkway. Either one (1) of which might be used to feed the proposed development. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comment received. Fire Department: 1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. 2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. 3. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 4. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4 12 August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-J a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. 5. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE: Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey _littlerock.gov or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer littlerock. ov. 5 August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4470-J Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the requirements of the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District. 2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (%) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet. The property is located in the City's designated mature area. 3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. Due to the retaining wall in the west perimeter planting strip a consistent nine (9) foot width is not being met. 5. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 6. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. Landscape areas will need to be added for the commercial building. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Rock Region Metro: Location is not served by METRO currently but is in our long range plans. Provide pedestrian connection to retail center for access to jobs from the transit route. N August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. Planning Division: No comment. H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: FILE NO.: Z -4470-J (August 9, 2017) Mr. Brad Peterson was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan. Staff stated if there was an order board this would require screening. Staff questioned the proposed use mix of the development indicating parking for a restaurant was greater than parking for a general retail use. Staff stated parking was to match the uses of the site or seek a variance. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated no clearing of trees within the median would be allowed. Staff stated the City's Stormwater Detention Ordinance would apply to the development of the site. Staff stated sidewalks along the private drive should be included on both sides of the street. Staff stated damage to public and private property was to be repaired by the responsible party prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a landscape plan was required with the submission of the building permit. Staff stated the dumpster and retaining wall were indicated within the nine (9) foot landscape strip along the western perimeter of the site. Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan and cover letter to staff addressing most of the technical issues associated with the request raised at the August 9, 2017, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided the order board screening, the placement of sidewalks along both sides of the proposed access drive and removed the dumpster from the required landscape strip. The property is zoned C-2, Shopping Center District which per Section 36-126 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances identifies the zoning districts which require site plan approval prior to development. This section outlines the procedures for processing site plans and establishes the standards for development within the zoning district. The site plan review process is a development review process that provides for case by case consideration of project particulars including the 7 August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 [Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4470-J provision of parking and landscaping, site of buildings and the compatibility of the proposed development with adjacent uses. The current request is to allow the construction of a 7,828 square foot commercial building on the property along with 48 parking spaces. The plan indicates the placement of 33,255 square feet (80.72%) of impervious area, and 7,944 square feet (19.28%) of pervious area. The building coverage proposed is 19.3 percent. The plan indicates building setbacks which meet or exceed the 40 -foot minimum setbacks per the zoning district with the exception of the eastern perimeter, which is located adjacent to the private access drive. The plan indicates a 15 -foot building setback along this property line. The applicant is seeking a variance from Section 36-300 to allow the eastern setback as proposed. The plan indicates the placement of a minimum landscape strip of nine (9) feet along Chenal Parkway. The applicant indicates minimum landscape strips along the western and northern perimeters also of nine (9) feet. Building landscaping will be provided along the eastern perimeter as required by the Landscape Ordinance. The plan indicates the placement of a monument sign along Chenal Parkway. The sign will comply with signage allowed within the Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District or a maximum of eight (8) feet in height and one hundred (100) square feet in sign area. Building signage will be placed on the front facade of the building. Building signage will be limited to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the total fagade area on the fagade abutting the public street. The Zoning Ordinance typically requires a screening wall at least six (6) feet in height and twenty (20) feet in length to be placed along the lane opposite the order board speaker location. The wall is to be constructed of masonry or wood with a textured finish to diminish sound reflection. The applicant is seeking approval of a waiver of the required placement of the order board screening. Based on the location of the site and the proximity of residential uses to the site staff is supportive of the requested waiver of the order board screening requirement. The applicant has indicated the placement of a dumpster pad along the western perimeter of the site. The applicant has indicated the hours of dumpster service will be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The site plan indicates the placement of an area for outdoor dining along the eastern portion of the site. The applicant notes fencing will be placed around the outdoor dining area as required by State Law should the area be used as an August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4470-J outdoor dining area for a restaurant which serves alcohol. The applicant notes all ADA access will be maintained with regard to the fencing placement around the area proposed for outdoor seating. The site plan indicates the placement of a building containing 7,828 square feet of floor area and the placement of 48 parking spaces. The applicant has indicated final use of the building has not been determined. The applicant notes the maximum area planned for potential restaurant uses is 5,330 square feet. Parking for a shopping center is typically based on one (1) parking space per 225 gross square feet of floor area. Based on the development criteria for shopping centers 35 parking spaces would typically be required to serve this development. Parking based on the potential use mix with 5,330 square feet being a restaurant use of the remaining area, 2,498 square feet, leased as commercial space based on the typical ordinance requirements the site should provide 61 parking spaces. Once the site is fully developed there will be cross access and parking for the development site. Staff is supportive of the parking as proposed. The plan indicates the placement of a pick-up window and the placement of an area for outdoor dining which could both potentially be restaurant uses. Staff recommends the use mix of the development match the parking available on the site. Section 36-126 outlines the time for approval of a site plan. The ordinance states any applicant receiving approval of a site plan shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) years from the date of approval to obtain all required permits unless an extension of time is granted by the planning commission. Otherwise, the site plan approval shall be considered void. In an approved multiple -phased development, any phases for which the required permits have not been obtained within three (3) years of the date of approval must be reviewed and approved by the planning commission in the same manner as established for the initial zoning site plan review. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is seeking site plan approval to allow the development of the site with a retail building and associated parking. The plan as indicated is not in full compliance with the typical development standards of the Zoning District but staff does not feel the requested variances will significantly impact the development. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the development as proposed is appropriate. E August 31, 2017 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. 5(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -4470-J J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 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 from Section 36-300(e) to allow a reduced side yard setback on the eastern perimeter. Staff recommends approval of the variance request to allow the reduced parking as indicated on the site plan. Staff recommends approval of the requested waiver of the order board screening requirement. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 31, 2017) 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 presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from Section 36-300(e) to allow a reduced side yard setback on the eastern perimeter. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request to allow the reduced parking as indicated on the site plan. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the requested waiver of the order board screening requirement. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 10 ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J NAME: Chenal Park Centre Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 15200 Chenal Parkway Planning Staff Comments: Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 16, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 25, 2017. Notification of the abutting property owners has been provided. Certified abstract, notice form with affidavit executed, and proof of mailing is attached. 2. The site plan indicates the placement of a dumpster within the nine (9) foot landscape strip. Dumpster has been moved out of the landscape strip. 3. Provide the hours of dumpster service in the general notes section of the site plan. Staff recommends the hours be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Dumpster services hours have been noted on the site plan. 4. The site plan indicates the placement of a drive-through window along the western side of the building. What is the purpose of the pick-up window? Order menu boards are to be screened per the zoning ordinance. Final uses within the building have not been determined. The pick-up window may service a restaurant, dry cleaner, pharmacy, or other commercial use requiring a pick-up window. 5. The plan indicates the placement of a 7,937 square feet of space and 48 parking spaces. Parking for retail is based on one (1) space per 300 gross square feet of floor area. Parking for a restaurant is one (1) space per 100 gross square feet of floor area. Provide the proposed use mix of the building. The parking must match the use mix of the building or a variance approved. The square footage of the building has been corrected on the site plan to 7,828. Final uses within the building have not been determined. However, the maximum area planned for potential restaurant use is 5,330 SF. A variance is requested to reduce the parking required for 5,330 SF of restaurant space and 2,498 SF or commercial space from 63 spaces to 48 spaces. ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J 6. The site is located within the Financial Centre/Chenal Parkway Design Overlay District. The Overlay limits signage to a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum sign area of 100 square feet. Noted. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Section 36-300(e) to allow a reduced side yard setback on the eastern perimeter. En ineerin Comments: Public Works Conditions: 1. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Chenal Parkway including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The back of curb should be located at the same width as the existing curb and gutter to the west and provide a total of three (3) 11 -foot lanes and a 2 - foot curb and gutter (at least 35 feet). Will comply. 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. Is a variance being requested to advance grade future lots with construction on this lot? Will comply. A variance to allow for advanced grading was approved with the preliminary plat. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. The location of underground detention pipes have been shown on the plan. A drainage design report has been submitted to public works. 4. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. Will comply. 5. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. Show finished floor elevation on plan. Finish floor elevation of 464.50 has been added to the plans. The flood elevation at this location is approximately 462.5. ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Will comply. 7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior to construction. Will comply. 8. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Greg Simmons, Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813 or gsimmons@littlerock.gov for more information. Will comply. 9. In accordance with Section 31-210 (h)(12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a four (4) way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. Noted. 10. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. A letter stating the intersection sight distance has been submitted to Public Works and is attached. 11. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Noted. 12. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). A sketch grading plan has been provided to Public Works and is attached. 13. No clearing or tree removal is allowed within the right-of-way located in the middle of the divided Chenal Parkway. Noted. ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J 14. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31- 175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along the proposed shared main access easement adjacent to the subject property. Sidewalks with appropriate ramps have been added to the shared access. 15. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Will comply. 16. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as -built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. Will comply. Utilities/Fire DepartmentlParks/County Planning_ Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Sewer available to this site. EAD, Environmental Assessment Division, approval required. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Noted. Enter Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There is an existing three (3) phase, overhead power line running along the east side of Wellington Hills Road, and another one (1) along the south side of the east bound lanes of Chenal Parkway. Either one (1) of which might be used to feed the proposed development. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Noted. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: ITEM NO.: 5. Fire Department: Z -4470-J 1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. 2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. 3. Loadinq Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 4. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4 a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. 5. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Liftle Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Noted. Will comply. ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J Parks and Recreation: No comment received. County Planning: No comment. Building Codes/Landscape: Building Code: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724, crich eyCcD, littlerock. aov or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875, malde rfe rg littlerock. ov. Will comply. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the requirements of the Chenal Overlay District. Will comply. 2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet. Street buffer has been increase to 10.8 feet due to the 180' lot depth. 3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. Will comply. Landscape plans has been submitted to the Plans Development Administrator. 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. Due to the retaining wall in the west perimeter planting strip a consistent nine (9) foot width is not being met. With of the west perimeter planting strip has been increased to 10'. 5. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. Will comply. 6. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. Landscape areas will need to be added for the commercial building. Noted. Will comply. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. The site area is 0.95 acres. Hose bibs will be provided. 8. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Noted. Transportation/Planning: Rock Region Metro: Location is not served by METRO currently but is in our long range plans. Provide pedestrian connection to retail center for access to jobs from the transit route. Noted. Planning Division: No comment. 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, August 16, 2017. ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J _ NAME: Chenal Park Centre Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: located at 15200 Chenal Parkway Plan iing Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the abutting property owners including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 16, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 25, 2017. 2. The site plan indicates the placement of a dumpster within the nine (9) foot landscape strip. 3. Provide the hours of dumpster service in the general notes section of the site plan. Staff recommends the hours be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. 4. The site plan indicates the placement of a drive-through window along the western side of the building. What is the purpose of the pick-up window? Order menu boards are to be screened per the zoning ordinance. 5. The plan indicates the placement of a 7,937 square feet of space and 48 parking spaces. Parking for retail is based on one (1) space per 300 gross square feet of floor area. Parking for a restaurant is one (1) space per 100 gross square feet of floor area. Provide the proposed use mix of the building. The parking must match the use mix of the building or a variance approved. 6. The site is located within the Financial Centre/Chenal Parkway Design Overlay District. The Overlay limits signage to a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum sign area of 100 square feet. VarianceM/aivers: A variance from Section 36-300(e) to allow a reduced side yard setback on the eastern perimeter. Engineering Comments: Public Works Conditions: 1. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Chenal Parkway including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The back of curb should be located at the same width as the existing curb and gutter to the west and provide a total of three (3) 11 -foot lanes and a 2 - foot curb and gutter (at least 35 feet). 2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. Is a variance being requested to advance grade future lots with construction on this lot? 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4470-J stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 4. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 5. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. Show finished floor elevation on plan. 6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Public Works must approve completed plans prior to construction. 8. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Greg Simmons, Traffic Engineering, 501.379.1813 or gsimmons@littlerock.gov for more information. 9. In accordance with Section 31-210 (h)(12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a four (4) way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. 10. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 11. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 12. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Section 29-186 (e). 13. No clearing or tree removal is allowed within the right-of-way located in the middle of the divided Chenal Parkway. 14.Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31- 175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along the proposed shared main access easement adjacent to the subject property. 15. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of- way prior to occupancy. 16. Prior to construction of retaining walls, an engineer's certification of design and plans must be submitted to Public Works for approval. After construction, an as -built certification is required for construction of the retaining wall. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to this site. EAD, Environmental Assessment Division, approval required. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities based on the information provided. There is an existing three (3) phase, overhead power line running along the east side of Wellington Hills Road, and another one (1) along the south side of the east bound lanes of Chenal Parkway. Either one (1) of which might be used to feed the proposed development. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. ITEM NO.: 5. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comment received. Fire Department: Z -4470-J 1. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. 2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. 3. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. 4. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4 a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater. b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official. ITEM NO.: 5, Z -4470-J 5. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Count Plannin . No comment. Building Codes/Landscape: Building Code: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724, criche littlerock. ov or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875, maIderfera_little rock.ga_v. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the requirements of the Chenal Overlay District. 2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('/2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet. The property is located in the City's designated mature area. 3. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 4. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. Due to the retaining wall in the west perimeter planting strip a consistent nine (9) foot width is not being met. 5. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 6. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be ITEM PO.: 5. Z -4470-J planed in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abating the building. Landscape areas will need to be added for the commercial building. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 8. The! City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasble on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be givep when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Transportation/Plannincr Rock Region Metro: Location is not served by METRO currently but is in our long range plans. P-ovide pedestrian connection to retail center for access to jobs from the transit route. Planninc Division: No comment. 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, August 16, 2017.