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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4645-D Staff AnalysisJuly 23, 1998 ITEM NO.: 13 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT- PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: FILE NO.: Z -4645-D Rick's LP Gas - Revised Conditional Use Permit 5715 Patterson Road Rick's LP Gas To amend an existing conditional use permit to allow for an additional 60' X 40' building to be located on this I-3 zoned property. This site is located on the east side of Patterson Road, a few blocks north of 65th Street, near the intersection with Hoffman Road. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: This site is located in -an area of mixed industrial and commercial uses on the northern fringe of the 65th Street Industrial District. Other uses in the area include an oil distribution company, industrial bakery, auto repair garage, and a small strip center containing a variety of uses. The properties immediately adjacent on all sides of this I-3 zoned property are zoned I-2. The property is bounded on the east by a spur of the MoPac railroad line with a 180' right-of-way. The proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood. The Geyer Springs and Wakefield Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: There is a single existing 36' wide entrance/exit driveway to the property which will not change. The existing graveled area will be extended to and around the new building. Existing parking exceeds requirements for the current building and the requirements generated by this additional building. July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4645-D The applicant is requesting a variance from the paving requirement for the new driveway extension. 4. Screening and Buffers: No additional landscaping is required. 5. Public Works Comments: 1. Patterson Street is listed on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 3. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 4. Patterson Road has a 1996 average daily traffic count of 6,000 ADT. 6. Utility and Fire Department Comments: Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water service is required. The Fire Department must review these plans to determine whether -additional fire protection is required. Wastewater: Sewer available in Patterson Road, not adversely affected. _ Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. ARKLA and AP&L: No Comment received. Fire Department: Maintain open access all around new building. LATA: This site is not located on a CATA bus route. 7. Staff Analysis: Rezoning this property from I-2 to I-3 and a conditional use permit were approved November 30, 1993. The conditional use permit was to allow Rick's LP Gas business to locate on this 5.01 acre tract. The applicant now proposes to add towards the rear of the property an additional 40' X 60' building for storage of gas cylinders, merchandise, and to provide a covered work area. Existing parking is more than sufficient to meet requirements for the proposed added building. The applicant proposes to provide access to and around the 2 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4645-D new building by extending the gravel area to the new building rather than with solid paving. This would require a waiver to the ordinance requirement in Section 36-508 for paving of all areas subject to wheeled traffic. Staff supports this waiver request since this area is not for public use, but only for employees access to the new building. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with Public Works and Fire Department Comments. Staff also recommends approval of the waiver of the requirement for paved access to the new building. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 2, 1998) Bob Roddy was present representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Public Works restated the need for a 30' right-of-way dedication on Patterson Drive. Applicant needs to show proof of dedication or accomplish the dedication prior to issuance of a building permit. Staff also reminded the applicant of the need to maintain open access all around the new building of at least 15 feet as shown on site plan. A revised site plan will be submitted showing parking space layout in front parking lot and the revision of new gravel area in and around the new building. Applicant was told to submit a variance request letter regarding use of gravel versus paving. There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998) Bob Roddy was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval subject to compliance with staff comments. 3 July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 {Cont.} FILE NO.: Z -4645-D Staff also recommended approval of the variance to have a gravel drive and parking area to and around the new building area. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 4