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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4541-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-4541 -A NAME: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 4821 South University Avenue DEVELOPER: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas 4821 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204 ENGINEER Blaylock Threet Engineers, Inc. 1501 Market Street Little Rock, AR 72211 ARCHITECT: Terry Burruss Architects 1202 South Main Street, Suite 230 Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: 5.14 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF C-3, General Commercial District and C-4, Open Display District General Commercial and Outdoor Display of Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Church and C-3 uses as alternative uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas is proposing to develop an adjacent property with a new sanctuary/administrative building (with seating for approximately 300 persons), apartment units (four one-bedroom/two two-bedroom) for the elderly and visiting missionaries, a multi-purpose facility for FILE NO.: Z -4541-A Cont. recreational and educational purposes, outdoor recreation (soccer fields) and a garden area. The development is proposed in phases with the Phase I construction proposed as the new sanctuary/administrative building. The existing property is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial District and the proposed expansion property is zoned C-4, Open Display District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located just south of the Fourche Creek and just west of the Buffington Ditch. North of the site is a golf driving range and south of the site is a vacant 1-2, Light Industrial District zoned site. There are single-family homes located to the southeast of the site along West 50th Street, Maureen Drive and Woodbine Court. In the area there are a number of commercial uses including automobile sales, convenience stores with gas pumps, furniture, motorcycle sales and a pawn shop. Further north of the site is the Asher/Colonel Glenn/University Avenue intersection which contains a number of commercial and office uses and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site, who could be identified, along with the Geyer Springs Neighborhood Association, the Meadowcliff/Brookwood Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Median cuts are not allowed for commercial driveways on University Avenue. University Avenue is a limited access facility. University Avenue was designed as such to improve safety and maintain roadway capacity. 2. The property is shown to be out of the 100 -year floodplain. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4 FILE NO.: Z -4541-A (Cont. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing 30 -inch sewer on the property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Installation of a water main will be required unless all parcels served are combined to form a single parcel. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes 17 and 17A — the Mabelvale-Downtown and the Mabelvale-UALR Routes. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 65th Street East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for expansion to a church with a residential component. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: University Avenue is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on University Avenue since it is a Principal Arterial. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. 3 FILE NO.: Z -4541-A (Cont. G City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance is required. 2. In conjunction with the development of this project, attention to the landscaping/streetscape along University Avenue should be addressed. For example, street/perimeter trees and evergreen shrubs to screen the parking lot areas. 3. Will the existing parking lot be repaved? It appears vegetation, including trees are growing through parts of the parking lot surface. 4. Special attention should be given to the residentially neighborhood to the southeastern perimeter of the property. This area currently has a chain linked fence that is in disrepair. It is recommended this fence be either replaced with an 8 foot opaque wooden fence, face side out or dense vegetation be planted to provide screening. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 22, 2007) Mr. Terry Burruss was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a number of outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff requested Mr. Burruss provide the total number of parking spaces within the existing parking lot. Staff also stated the site plan indicated a residential component. Staff questioned if persons would live on the site full time. Staff noted perimeters and a clear understanding of the use was required prior to the application moving forward. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a median break in South University Avenue would not be allowed. Staff stated since the two drives were existing they could remain. Staff requested Mr. Burruss indicate the location of the 100 -year flood elevation on the site plan. 12 FILE NO.: Z -4541-A (Cont. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be required. Staff also stated an existing chain link fence located on the southeastern perimeter should be repaired and/or replaced with an eight foot wood fence or evergreen shrubs to protect the adjacent single-family residents. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the March 22, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the total number of parking spaces on the site, defined the residential component of the request and indicated the 100 -year flood plain on the site plan. The applicant has also indicated the existing chain link fence will be replaced with an 8 -foot wood fence in Phase IV of the development. The church presently does not offer daycare services. The intent is to open a facility in the existing building when the new Sanctuary is completed. The day care will serve up to 100 children and will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. The apartments are proposed for visiting guests and not proposed as full time residences. The structures are proposed with masonry and metal siding construction with metal roofing materials. The apartments are proposed with wood and vinyl siding and a shingled roof. The development is proposed in phases with the first phase being the new Sanctuary/administrative building, a covered drop-off and 32 new parking spaces. Phase II consist of the apartment/living units, Phase III would allow the construction of the two story multi-purpose — education/recreational building and Phase IV allows the construction of additional living units along the southeastern portion of the site along with eight additional parking spaces. The site presently contains 102 parking spaces. The seating capacity of the new Sanctuary is 300 persons. The typical minimum parking required for a church is one space for every four seats. The typical minimum parking required would be 75 spaces. The applicant has also indicated a daycare center is being considered as a future use. The indicated parking should be more than adequate to serve the daycare facility as well. Parking for a daycare center is based on one space per administrator, teacher, assistant plus one space per ten children. The indicated parking is adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required for the proposed use. A single ground mounted sign is proposed along the northern drive. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum sign area of 100 square feet. Signage typically allowed in commercial zones is a maximum of 5 FILE NO.: Z -4541-A (Cont. 36 -feet in height and 100 square feet in area. The signage is less than signage typically allowed. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is presently zoned C-3, General Commercial District and C-4, Open Display District and the First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas is proposing to develop a new sanctuary/administrative building (with seating for approximately 300 persons), apartment units (four one-bedroom/two two-bedroom) for the elderly and visiting missionaries, a multi- purpose facility for recreational and educational purposes, outdoor recreation (soccer fields) and a garden area. The request includes C-3, General Commercial District uses as alternative allowable uses for the property. Staff feels the redevelopment and new development of church facilities on the site should have minimal impact on the area. Otherwise to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 12, 2007) 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 above agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 0 April 12, 2007 ITEM NO.: 10 NAME: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 4821 South University Avenue DEVELOPER: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas 4821 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204 �ninini��o• Blaylock Threet Engineers, Inc. 1501 Market Street Little Rock, AR 72211 ARCHITECT: Terry Burruss Architects 1202 South Main Street, Suite 230 Little Rock, AR 72202 FILE NO.: Z -4541-A AREA: 5.14 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: C-3, General Commercial District and CA Open Display District ALLOWED USES: General Commercial and Outdoor Display of Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Church and C-3 uses as alternative uses VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas is proposing to develop an adjacent property with a new sanctuary/administrative building (with seating for approximately 300 persons), apartment units (four one-bedroom/two April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont. Vt1A'kIQWA51Z,fiWA two-bedroom) for the elderly and visiting missionaries, a multi-purpose facility for recreational and educational purposes, outdoor recreation (soccer fields) and a garden area. The development is proposed in phases with the Phase I construction proposed as the new sanctuary/administrative building. The existing property is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial District and the proposed expansion property is zoned C-4, Open Display District. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located just south of the Fourche Creek and just west of the Buffington Ditch. North of the site is a golf driving range and south of the site is a vacant 1-2, Light Industrial District zoned site. There are single-family homes located to the southeast of the site along West 50th Street, Maureen Drive and Woodbine Court. In the area there are a number of commercial uses including automobile sales, convenience stores with gas pumps, furniture, motorcycle sales and a pawn shop. Further north of the site is the Asher/Colonel Glenn/University Avenue intersection which contains a number of commercial and office uses and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site, who could be identified, along with the Geyer Springs Neighborhood Association, the Meadowcliff/Brookwood Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS - 1 . ONDITIONS: 1. Median cuts are not allowed for commercial driveways on University Avenue. University Avenue is a limited access facility. University Avenue was designed as such to improve safety and maintain roadway capacity. 2. The property is shown to be out of the 100 -year floodplain. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 2 April 12, 2007 UBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4541-A E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing 30 -inch sewer on the property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Installation of a water main will be required unless all parcels served are combined to form a single parcel. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes 17 and 17A — the Mabelvale-Downtown and the Mabelvale-UALR Routes. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 65th Street East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for expansion to a church with a residential component. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: University Avenue is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize 3 April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4541-A negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on University Avenue since it is a Principal Arterial. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance is required. 2. In conjunction with the development of this project, attention to the landscaping/streetscape along University Avenue should be addressed. For example, street/perimeter trees and evergreen shrubs to screen the parking lot areas. 3. Will the existing parking lot be repaved? It appears vegetation, including trees are growing through parts of the parking lot surface. 4. Special attention should be given to the residentially neighborhood to the southeastern perimeter of the property. This area currently has a chain linked fence that is in disrepair. It is recommended this fence be either replaced with an 8 foot opaque wooden fence, face side out or dense vegetation be planted to provide screening. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 22, 2007) Mr. Terry Burruss was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a number of outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff requested Mr. Burruss provide the total number of parking spaces within the existing parking lot. Staff also stated the site plan indicated a residential component. Staff questioned if persons would live on the site full time. Staff noted perimeters and a clear understanding of the use was required prior to the application moving forward. April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont. ZWQ_H0>WAE,M,1ie_1 Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a median break in South University Avenue would not be allowed. Staff stated since the two drives were existing they could remain. Staff requested Mr. Burruss indicate the location of the 100 -year flood elevation on the site plan. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be required. Staff also stated an existing chain link fence located on the southeastern perimeter should be repaired and/or replaced with an eight foot wood fence or evergreen shrubs to protect the adjacent single-family residents. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the March 22, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the total number of parking spaces on the site, defined the residential component of the request and indicated the 100 -year flood plain on the site plan. The applicant has also indicated the existing chain link fence will be replaced with an 8 -foot wood fence in Phase IV of the development. The church presently does not offer daycare services. The intent is to open a facility in the existing building when the new Sanctuary is completed. The day care will serve up to 100 children and will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. The apartments are proposed for visiting guests and not proposed as full time residences. The structures are proposed with masonry and metal siding construction with metal roofing materials. The apartments are proposed with wood and vinyl siding and a shingled roof. The development is proposed in phases with the first phase being the new Sanctuary/administrative building, a covered drop-off and 32 new parking spaces. Phase II consist of the apartment/living units, Phase III would allow the construction of the two story multi-purpose — education/recreational building and Phase IV allows the construction of additional living units along the southeastern portion of the site along with eight additional parking spaces. ' The site presently contains 102 parking spaces. The seating capacity of the new Sanctuary is 300 persons. The typical minimum parking required for a church is one space for every four seats. The typical minimum parking required would be 75 spaces. The applicant has also indicated a daycare center is being considered as a future use. The indicated parking should be more than 5 April 12, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4541-A adequate to serve the daycare facility as well. Parking for a daycare center is based on one space per administrator, teacher, assistant plus one space per ten children. The indicated parking is adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required for the proposed use. A single ground mounted sign is proposed along the northern drive. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum sign area of 100 square feet. Signage typically allowed in commercial zones is a maximum of 36 -feet in height and 100 square feet in area. The signage is less than signage typically allowed. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is presently zoned C-3, General Commercial District and C-4, Open Display District and the First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas is proposing to develop a new sanctuary/administrative building (with seating for approximately 340 persons), apartment units (four one-bedroom/two two-bedroom) for the elderly and visiting missionaries, a multi- purpose facility for recreational and educational purposes, outdoor recreation (soccer fields) and a garden area. The request includes C-3, General Commercial District uses as alternative allowable uses for the property. Staff feels the redevelopment and new development of church facilities on the site should have minimal impact on the area. Otherwise to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 12, 2007) 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 above agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 0 ITEM NO.: 10. Z-4541 -A NAME: First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas Short -form PCD LOCATION: located at 4821 South University Avenue Planning Staff Comments - 1 . omments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than March 28, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 5, 2007. 2. The cover letter indicates the construction of a new sanctuary (approximately 300 seating capacity)/administration building, apartment units (4-1 bdrm units/2-2bdrm units for elderly and visiting missionaries, a multi-purpose facility for recreational and educational purposes, outdoor recreation (soccer fields) and a garden area. Parking is typically required at 1 space per four seats in new principal assembly areas or additions to currently existing structures. Parking for multi -family developments is 1.5 spaces per unit. Parking for auditoriums, arenas, theaters and similar places of public assembly is one space for every five seats. 37 parking spaces have been identified on the site plan and two existing parking areas but the number of spaces has not been identified. Provide the total number of available parking spaces on the site plan in the general notes section. 3. Will the church have a school or any activities such as mother's day out or a daycare center? If so provide details of the activities, number of children, days and hours of operation activities to be included. 4. Provide details of any signage, existing or proposed, on the site plan including location, total height and total area. If building signage is proposed provide the location of the proposed signage and a note including the total height and area of the signage. 5. Provide details of the proposed construction materials. 6. Provide a note indicating the proposed screening along the eastern perimeter of the site. 7. The Zoning Ordinance states a minimum of ten percent of the gross planned commercial development area shall be designated as landscaped open space not to be used for streets or parking. Indicate the total percentage of landscape open space. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Median cuts are not allowed for commercial driveways on University Avenue. Item # 10 University Avenue is a limited access facility. University Avenue was designed as such to improve safety and maintain roadway capacity. 2. The property is shown to be out of the 100 -year floodplain. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Existing 30 -inch sewer on the property. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Installation of a water main will be required unless all parcels served are combined to form a single parcel. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Routes 17 and 17A — the Mabelvale- Downtown and the Mabelvale-UALR Routes. Planninq Division: This request is located in the 65th Street East Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for expansion to a church with a residential component. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: University Avenue is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street Item # 10 improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on University Avenue since it is a Principal Arterial. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. CjtV Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. In conjunction with the development of this project, attention to the landscaping/streetscape along University Avenue should be addressed. For example, street/perimeter trees and evergreen shrubs to screen the parking lot areas. 2. Will the existing parking lot be repaved? It appears vegetation, including trees are growing through parts of the parking lot surface. 3. Special attention should be given to the residentially neighborhood to the southeastern perimeter of the property. This area currently has a chain linked fence that is in disrepair. It is recommended this fence be either replaced with an 8 foot opaque wooden fence, face side out or 4. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 6. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Item # 10