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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4526 Staff AnalysisSeptember 10, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind - Conditional Use Permit (Z-4526) LOCATION: The northwest corner of W. 30th and Harrison Streets (5300 W. 30th Street) OWNER/APPLICANT: Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind/Jim Cordell PROPOSAL: To convert a single family structure to a bicycle and small engine repair training facility on one lot that is zoned "R-3." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to two residential streets (West 30th and South Harrison Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed use is not compatible with the surrounding area. The site is surrounded on all four sides by single family uses. Small engine repair is first allowed in a "C-2" district with a conditional use. The Oak Forest Neighborhood Plan does show the block on which this site is located as a future public/quasi-public use. An extension of the existing training facility might be acceptable, but the proposed small engine repair would have a negative impact on the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki Access and parking are proposed from a 27' drive on West 30th Street. The applicant is also proposing to utilize their 68-space parking area on the north side of this block. Pedestrian traffic from the school and parking area would take access through the alley and a gate on the west property line. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing to construct a privacy fence on the east and west property lines. September 10, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff has previously stated that small engine repair is not compatible with the surrounding area (see #2). If the property were used as proposed, no outside storage of material would be allowed. In addition, the Fire Department would have to sign off on the safety of the structure. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Boundary street improvements are required on both 30th Street and Harrison Street; (2) The Fire Department must sign off on the use and structure; (3) The walls need to be soundproofed; and (4) Show parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. A lengthy discussion ensued as to the appropriateness of the proposed use. The applicant stated that he felt that a misunderstanding had occurred. The applicant stated that the facility would employ two instructors, contain seven students and be operated 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. He also stated that the students would assemble and disassemble the motors for training and that they would not accept work from the public. Finally, the applicant stated that he would check with the Fire Department, not allow outside storage and properly screen the property. * (1) The Little Rock Fire Department requires that the applicant provide additional safeguards on the structure of the proposed use. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that a letter of withdrawal had been received. The Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent to accept the withdrawal of this item. September 10, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind - Conditional Use Permit (Z-4526) The northwest corner of W. 30th and Harrison Streets (5300 W. 30th Street) Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind/Jim Cordell PROPOSAL: To convert a single family structure to a bicycle and small engine repair training facility on one lot that is zoned "R-3." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to two residential streets (West 30th and South Harrison Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed use is not compatible with the surrounding area. The site is surrounded on all four sides by single family uses. Small engine repair is first allowed in a "C-2" district with a conditional use. The Oak Forest Neighborhood Plan does show the block on which this site is located as a future public/quasi-public use. An extension of the existing training facility might be acceptable, but the proposed small engine repair would have a negative impact on the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki Access and parking are proposed from a 27' drive 'on West 30th Street. The applicant is also proposing to utilize their 68-space parking area on the north side of this block. Pedestrian traffic from the school and parking area would take access through the alley and a gate on the west property line. 4. ScreeninQ and Buffers The applicant is proposing to construct a privacy fence on the east and west property lines. September 10, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued 5. Analvsis The staff has previously stated that small engine repair is not compatible with the surrounding area (see #2). If the property were used as proposed, no outside storage of material would be allowed. In addition, the Fire Department would have to sign off on the safety of the structure. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Boundary street improvements are required on both 30th Street and Harrison Street; (2) The Fire Department must sign off on the use and structure; (3) The walls need to be soundproofed; and (4) Show parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. A lengthy discussion ensued as to the appropriateness of the proposed use. The applicant stated that he felt that a misunderstanding had occurred. The applicant stated that the facility would employ two instructors, contain seven students and be operated 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. He also stated that the students would assemble and disassemble the motors for training and that they would not accept work from the public. Finally, the applicant stated that he would check with the Fire Department, not allow outside storage and properly screen the property. * (1) The Little Rock Fire Department requires that the applicant provide additional safeguards on the structure of the proposed use. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that a letter of withdrawal had been received. The Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent to accept the withdrawal of this item. September 10, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 NAME: Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind - Conditional Use Permit (Z-4526) LOCATION: The northwest corner of W. 30th and Harrison Streets (5300 W. 30th Street) OWNER/APPLICANT: Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind/Jim Cordell PROPOSAL: To convert a single family structure to a bicycle and small engine repair training facility on one lot that is zoned "R-3." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to two residential streets (West 30th and South Harrison Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed use is not compatible with the surrounding area. The site is surrounded on all four sides by single family uses. Small engine repair is first allowed in a 11C-2" district with a conditional use. The Oak Forest Neighborhood Plan does show the block on which this site is located as a future public/quasi-public use. An extension of the existing training facility might be acceptable, but the proposed small engine repair would have a negative impact on the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki Access and parking are proposed from a 27' drive on West 30th Street. The applicant is also proposing to utilize their 68-space parking area on the north side of this block. Pedestrian traffic from the school and parking area would take access through the alley and a gate on the west property line. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing to construct a privacy fence on the east and west property lines. September 10, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 15 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff has previously stated that small engine repair is not compatible with the surrounding area (see #2). If the property were used as proposed, no outside storage of material would be allowed. In addition, the Fire Department would have to sign off on the safety of the structure. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) Boundary street improvements are required on both 30th Street and Harrison Street; (2) The Fire Department must sign off on the use and structure; (3) The walls need to be soundproofed; and (4) Show parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. A lengthy discussion ensued as to the appropriateness of the proposed use. The applicant stated that he felt that a misunderstanding had occurred. The applicant stated that the facility would employ two instructors, contain seven students and be operated 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. He also stated that the students would assemble and disassemble the motors for training and that they would not accept work from the public. Finally, the applicant stated that he would check with the Fire Department, not allow outside storage and properly screen the property. * (1) The Little Rock Fire Department requires that the applicant provide additional safeguards on the structure of the proposed use. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was not present. The staff stated that a letter of withdrawal had been received. The Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent to accept the withdrawal of this item.