HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4743-C Staff AnalysisJuly 17, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO. 8 FILE NO.: 4743-C
NAME: Caldwell - Short Form "PCD"
LOCATION: 2800 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Southern Company McGetrick Engineering
11225 Huron Lane
North Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR 72221
223-9900
AREA: 0.5 acres NO. OF LOTS: 2 FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING:, 11I-2" PROPOSED USE: Convenience store and car
wash
PLANNING DISTRICT: Heights - Hillcrest
CENSUS TRACT• 15
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PRG^SAL:
The owner of this parcel is seeking to rezone property he
owns on Cantrell road as a planned commercial development.
The property consists of two adjacent lots and two
structures. One of the structures is an existing
convenience store with gas pumps. The second structure is a
car wash. The property is level and totally paved in
asphalt and concrete.
The purpose of the request is to permit the present use,
expand buildings and enhance the property.
In addition, the property owner proposes to dedicate
additional 15' right-of-way and make the required street
widening improvements on Highway 10.
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July 17, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 8 (Continued)
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
This proposal involves a convenience store with gas
pumps and car wash on a two -lot property presently
zoned 11I-211.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently occupied by two structures. The
parking is paved in asphalt and concrete. The adjacent
streets are developed to city standard.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Provide principal arterial right-of-way (55 feet from
center line) for Cantrell Road frontage. Construct
widening to Cantrell road to conform to preliminary
design on file in Public Works Engineering. Proposed
driveways should be reduced to one 40 ' driveway common
with the Coppess Motors property to the west, and one
35' driveway for this frontage. If the setback is to
be reduced to 201, the canopy should not be permitted
to encroach in the setback. Stormwater Detention
Ordinance applies.
E. ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
There are a number of detail items on the site plan
which require resolution. These are as follows:
1. Too many driveways on such a small site;
eliminate one.
2. Explain car wash design and indicate number
of spaces.
3. Development must meet City Landscape
Ordinance.
4. Canopy should be reduced to size which will
not encroach upon the building line.
F. ANALYSIS•
The Planning Staff's view of this proposal is that it
is an attempt to renovate the existing auto related
business. The site lies on a major arterial that needs
special attention from design stand point of view to
eliminate movement conflict.
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July 17, 1990
SUPD.IVISION
Item No. 8 (Continued
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Staff reserves comment on this PCD subject to
resolution of the several items pointed out above.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (,July 5, 1990
Mr. Pat MCGetri�k was present representing the "PCD". The
Staff offered a brief overview of the problems in the review
of this application. It was pointed out that the two issues
of greatest, concern involved right-of-way dedication and
setbacks.
It was determined that the applicant eliminate one driveway,
dedicate right-of-way and it will be allowed for the canopy
to be extended over the building line.
The discussion then moved to the requirements for landscape.
Richard Wood, of the Planning Staff, indicated that the
applicant needs to meet with Bob _Brown, from the Public
Works Department, to determine -the status of landscape
requirements.
PLANTING COiIMISSION ACTION: ( July 17, 1 990 )
The Planning Staff offered its recommendation of approval of
revised site plan as filed. The applicant, Mr. McGetrick
was present. Mr. Pat McGetrick offered several comment; on
his application and landscape requirements. After a brief
discussion, Commission determined that landscape needs to be
restored along Highway 10, even so it. has to be placed on
City right-of-way. A motion was made to approve this
application as amended with landscape placed on the City
right-of-way, and passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2
absent, .
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