HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4669-A Staff AnalysisNAME: American Cancer Society "Short-form PCD"
(Z-4669-A)
LOCATION: NE Corner of N. University at H Street
APPLICANT: Mr. Jim Mitchell
PROPOSED USE: General Offices
EXIST M T TUS: Vacant
STAFF RECOMMEND T ON
Approval, subject to explanation of the plans for grading
the site; (2) movement of the northernmost building 10' to
the east for more green space along University; and (3)
correction of name on the plat.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION•
Approval, subjesct to staff's comments and a letter from the
Little Rock School Board accepting conditions of Planning
Commission approval.
Vote 10 ayes, 0 noes & 1 absent
NAME:
American Cancer Society
"Short -Form" PCD
LOCATION: NE Corner of North University
at "H" Street
APPLICANT: Jim Mitchell
P.O. Box 3546
2100 First Commercial Bldg.
Little Rock, AR 72203
A. Proposal
1. To rezone a site of 1.73 acres from "R-2" Single
Family to "PRD" Planned Residential District for
use as professional and general offices.
2. Specific use and site design of Phase II to be
subject to review and approval by the Office of
Comprehensive Planning prior to this development.
B. Development Statistics
1. Phase I - American Cancer Society
- (two-story)
a.
Total site area . . . . . . .
43,560
sq.
ft.
b.
Building area . . . . . . .
14,400
sq.
ft.
C.
Building footprint area .
7,200
sq.
ft.
d.
Area of parking & drives
22,260
sq.
ft.
e.
Landscape area . . . . . . .
14,100
sq.
ft.
f.
Parking . . . . . . . . . . .
50
2. Phase II - Little Rock School District
a.
Total site area . . . . . .
. 30,927
sq.
ft.
b.
Building area . . . . . .
. 6,000
sq.
ft.
C.
Building footprint area .
6,000
sq.
ft.
d.
Area of parking & drives
9,875
sq.
ft.
e.
Landscaped area . . . . .
5,052
sq.
ft.
f.
Parking . . . . . . . . . .
. 20
American Cancer Society - Continued
C. Engineering Comments
(1) Redesign entrance on North University for one-way
in and one-way out channelization.
(2) Sidewalks on both streets.
(3) Provide handicapped ramps.
(4) Stormwater detention required in Excavation
Ordinance.
0- A al
sis
Staff has no problems with the proposed use or design
of the site. The applicant feels that the proposed use
will "prevent the large
Peak hour congestion assinflux of auto traffic and the
ociated with non --office uses."
A previous proposal on the site, which proposed retail
uses was denied by the Commission. The applicant
states that his efforts at preservation of the large
trees on the site has yielded the loss of five out of
20 on-site.
The American Cancer Society will occur the southernmost
building, which will house their state and county
headquarters.
E. Staff Recommendation
Approval, subject to comments made.
F. Subdivision Committee Review
The Committee felt that the amount of pavement on-site
could be lessed and the drainage easement through the
site identified.
Utility Comments - Sewer not readily available. Main
extension required. On-site fire protection may be
required.
American Cancer Society - Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The application was represented by Mr. Jim Mitchell and the
architect. Staff recommended approval, subject to: (1)
explanation of a grading plan; (2) movement of building in
Phase II ten feet to allow for green space bordering
University; and (3) changing name of preliminary plat from
lot split since the lot has not previously been platted.
The architect explained the grading plan and that the
maximum height of any one cut would be 6-1/2 feet. He also
explained, after being questioned by the Commission, that he
chose the "PCD" prcoess in order to placate their concerns
indicated on a previous application (J and J Piano and Organ
Company) regarding the development of this site. Finally, a
motion was made and passed for approval, subject to: (1)
staff's recommendation stated above; and (2) a letter from
the Little Rock School Board stating acceptance of
conditions of the Planning Commission approval. The vote
was 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 15,365
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A PCD
DISTRICT TITLED AMERICAN CANCER SOCIE`T'Y
"SHORT -FORM PCD" (Z -4669-A) IN THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 43 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That the zone classification of the
following described property be changed from "R-2" Single
Family to "PCD" Planned Commercial District.
Lot 2, Forest Heights Junior High School Addition to
the City of Little Rock (University and "H").
SECTION 2. That the preliminary site development
plan/plat be approved as recommended by the Little Rock
Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the change in zoning classification
contemplated for American Cancer Society "Short -Form PCD" is
conditioned upon obtaining a final plan approval from the
Planning Commission within the time specified by Article IX,
Section 9.101 of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 4. That the map referred to in Chapter 43-1 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
and designated district map be and it is hereby amended to
the extent and in the respects necessary to affect and
designate the change provided for in Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and
be in full force upon final approval of the plan by the
Planning Commission.
PASSED: October 20, 1987
ATTEST: Jane Czech APPROVED: Lottie Shackelford
City Clerk Mayor