HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4745-C Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: 5.
NAME: Shackleford — Kanis Revised Short -form PD -C
LOCATION: 10721 Kanis Road
Planning Staff Comments:
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1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice
must be mailed no later than September 5, 2018. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 14, 2018.
2. Are there any changes proposed for the signage plan other than replacing the faces with
the Starbucks signage and logo. The previous approval allowed wall signage on the
north, south and west facades. No signage was allowed on the east fagade. A ground
sign with a maximum height of 36 -feet and sign area of 160 square feet was approved.
3. Staff recommends the dumpster service hours be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through
Friday.
4. The location of menu board speakers for drive-through windows of restaurants are to
comply with the following criteria:
a. Each speaker shall be so mounted that it is baffled on all sides in a manner
which will direct the sound produced to the vehicle served.
b. Each speaker location shall be designed to provide for a solid wall at least six
(6) feet in height and twenty (20) feet in length along the opposite lane line. This
wall shall be constructed of masonry or wood with a textured finish to diminish
sound deflection.
The current approval did not require the order board to be screened. Are you also
requesting to not screen the order board?
5. Provide details of any proposed fences, location, construction material, total height.
6. Provide the days and hours of operation for the facility
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Prior to construction, property owner shall locate and protect any traffic control devices
(above and/or underground) located within the right-of-way. Owner will be held
responsible for any damages to such devices that occur due to construction activity.
Owner shall also be responsible for any relocation of traffic control devices as deemed
necessary by the City of Little Rock Traffic Engineering Division. Contact Traffic Control
Center at 501.379.1813 for more information regarding location and protection of traffic
control devices.
2. At time of building permit, submit a plan to Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons,
gsimmons Alittlerock.gov or 501.379.1813 showing Traffic Control details for any
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construction or utility work on street, or in right-of-way, that will affect normal flow of traffic.
A Traffic Control Permit may be needed even if the construction work is outside the right-
of-way if such work involves removal/relocation/alteration of existing traffic signage or
pavement markings. Contractor shall contact Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons,
gsim_mons[a-littlerock.gov or 501.379.1813 or Travis Herbner, therbner@-littlerock.gov or
501.379.1805 to confirm if a traffic control permit is needed. All Traffic Control must be
done in accordance with guidelines given in the latest edition of Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD).
3. All signage, pavement markings and parking lot striping shall conform to requirements
given in Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All parking spaces shall be
marked in white as per MUTCD. Contact Traffic Engineering, Greg Clay,
gclay@littlerock.gov or 501.379.1811 if you have any questions regarding striping.
4. Contractor shall not remove or alter in anyway, existing traffic signage or pavement
marking without prior permission from City of Little Rock Traffic Engineering. If any
signage needs to be relocated, contact Traffic Engineering, Greg Clay,
gclay@,Iittlerock.gov or 501.379.1811 for prior inspection and approval. If construction
work is going to affect any existing signage or pavement marking, contractor shall use
appropriate temporary traffic control devices to guide motorists in accordance with
MUTCD during the course of construction.
5. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not
in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Evaluation and analysis of existing grease trap
required - upgrade if the grease trap does not meet current procedures. Contact Little Rock
Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Underground service is already provided
to the existing building on the property from the north side. Extreme caution should be used
when excavating and re -pouring the concrete drive-thru as proposed on the plan. The
electrical service wires appear to cross this work area. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities.
Centerpoint Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service
must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s)
are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
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3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas
Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service.
Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the
Little Rock Fire Department is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including
metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas
Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is
required.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires
that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by
a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central
Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross
Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the
Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private
facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction
specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the
State of Arkansas. Execution of a customer owned line agreement is required.
9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated
with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure.
10. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system.
Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access
road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road,
the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
3. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not
exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
4. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities,
buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
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concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire
apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus
access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet
that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of
the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses.
6. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of
Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP
Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
cri cheyC� I ittle rock. g ov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Landscape must be in compliance with current landscape code upon completion of the
project. Any exiting landscape or irrigation disturbed by construction shall be repaired or
replaced before a certificate of occupancy can be obtained.
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3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be
given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Transportation/P la n n i ng:
Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on or near a dedicated Rock Region Metro
Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Commercial (C) for this property. The Commercial category includes a broad range of
retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services and general
business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area
that they serve. The applicant has applied for revised PD -C (Planned Development
Commercial) to add Starbucks as an allowed user.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Kanis Road and it is shown as a Minor Arterial
Street on the Master Street Plan. West of the property South Shackleford Road and it is
shown as a Minor Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short
distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize
negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on South Shackleford and Kanis Roads since they
are Minor Arterials. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require
street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
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ITEM NO.: 5. Z -4745-C
NAME: Shackleford — Kanis Revised Short -form PD -C
LOCATION: 10721 Kanis Road
Planninq Staff Comments:
Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the site,
including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of
mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than September 5, 2018. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September
14, 2018.
-Starbucks will comply.
2. Are there any changes proposed for the signage plan other than replacing the faces
with the Starbucks signage and logo. The previous approval allowed wall signage
on the north, south and west facades. No signage was allowed on the east fagade.
A ground sign with a maximum height of 36 -feet and sign area of 160 square feet
was approved.
Starbucks will have the pian for 0120 meeting, note we will replace the three existing
signs with Siren.
3. Staff recommends the dumpster service hours be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday
through Friday.
-0k. Starbucks will comply.
4. The location of menu board speakers for drive-through windows of restaurants are to
comply with the following criteria:
a. Each speaker shall be so mounted that it is baffled on all sides in a
manner which will direct the sound produced to the vehicle served.
b. Each speaker location shall be designed to provide for a solid wall at least
six (6) feet in height and twenty (20) feet in length along the opposite lane
line. This wall shall be constructed of masonry or wood with a textured
finish to diminish sound deflection.
The current approval did not require the order board to be screened. Are you also
requesting to not screen the order board?
--Yes, Starbuck requests to not screen the order board.
5. Provide details of any proposed fences, location, construction material, total height.
--Starbucks will provide details as requested.
6. Provide the days and hours of operation for the facility
-Monday — Thursday: 5.30am - Opm, Friday 5:30am - 10pm, Saturday Sam —
10:30pm. SLInday yarn — 0:30pm
ITEM NO.: 5.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
blic Works Conditions:
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1. Prior to construction, property owner shall locate and protect any traffic control
devices (above and/or underground) located within the right-of-way. Owner will be
held responsible for any damages to such devices that occur due to construction
activity. Owner shall also be responsible for any relocation of traffic control devices
as deemed necessary by the City of Little Rock Traffic Engineering Division. Contact
Traffic Control Center at 501.379.1813 for more information regarding location and
protection of traffic control devices.
2. At time of building permit, submit a plan to Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons,
Simmons littlerock.gov or 501.379.1813 showing Traffic Control details for any
construction or utility work on street, or in right-of-way, that will affect normal flow of
traffic. A Traffic Control Permit may be needed even if the construction work is
outside the right-of-way if such work involves removal/relocation/alteration of existing
traffic signage or pavement markings. Contractor shall contact Traffic Engineering,
Greg Simmons,sig i-nmons@littlerock.gov or 501.379.1813 or Travis Herbner,
therbner a@ ittierock.g_ov or 501.379.1805 to confirm if a traffic control permit is
needed. All Traffic Control must be done in accordance with guidelines given in the
latest edition of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
3. All signage, pavement markings and parking lot striping shall conform to
requirements given in Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All
parking spaces shall be marked in white as per MUTCD. Contact Traffic
Engineering, Greg Clay, gclay@iittlerock.gov or 501.379.1811 if you have any
questions regarding striping.
4. Contractor shall not remove or alter in anyway, existing traffic signage or pavement
marking without prior permission from City of Little Rock Traffic Engineering. If any
signage needs to be relocated, contact Traffic Engineering, Greg Clay,
gcla,y@iittlerock.gov or 501.379.1811 for prior inspection and approval. If
construction work is going to affect any existing signage or pavement marking,
contractor shall use appropriate temporary traffic control devices to guide motorists
in accordance with MUTCD during the course of construction.
5. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged
and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
-Starbuck will comply with all of the Public Works Conditions.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Evaluation and analysis of existing grease
trap required — upgrade if the grease trap does not meet current procedures. Contact
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
-Starbuck will comply.
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Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Underground service is already
provided to the existing building on the property from the north side. Extreme caution
should be used when excavating and re -pouring the concrete drive-thru as proposed on
the plan. The electrical service wires appear to cross this work area. Contact Entergy
in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing
facilities.
-Starbucks will contact Entergy as requested and comply with the requirements.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire
hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of
Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to
this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections
including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service
is required.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service.
This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas
Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly
must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas
and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central
Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed
to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a customer owned line agreement
is required.
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9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be
isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a
reduced pressure.
10. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system.
Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire
protection.
-Starbucks will ^ ornply with these iterris from Central Arkansas .:eater.
Fire Department:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as
per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1
Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus
access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
3. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access
roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
4. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible
to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with
an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code Vol. 1
a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have
at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings
or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet
shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access
roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square
feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all
building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler
systems.
d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required,
they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the
length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be
served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
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-Requireanents frorn #5 do not pertain to this building.
6. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution
of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
-Starbucks will comply with the Fire Department requirements. Please note #5 does
not pertain to the, existing building/project.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and
MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
cricheyCc-iittlerock.gov
Landscape.
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
2. Landscape must be in compliance with current landscape code upon completion of
the project. Any exiting landscape or irrigation disturbed by construction shall be
repaired or replaced before a certificate of occupancy can be obtained.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can
be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
-Per Sub-ivisi n ane ting on 8/29, the site landscape is currently in compliance and
Starbucks ,ivill replace any landscape darnaged during construction.
Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on or near a dedicated Rock Region Metro
Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Commercial (C) for this property. The Commercial category includes a broad
range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services and
general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on
the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for revised PD -C (Planned
Development Commercial) to add Starbucks as an allowed user.
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ITEM NO.: 5.
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Master Street Plan: North of the property is Kanis Road and it is shown as a Minor
Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. West of the property South Shackleford Road
and it is shown as a Minor Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial
provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to
provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be
limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on South Shackleford and
Kanis Roads since they are Minor Arterials. These streets may require dedication of
right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
-Star Llc s provided a Traffic study and will con'7ply with the requirements.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
Revised pla#/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
-Per Sub -Division rneeling on 8/29, this dacurnent with our responses in RED will
suffice.
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FILE NO.: Z -4745-C
NAME: Shackleford — Kanis Revised Short -form PD -C
LOCATION: 10721 Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:
Starbucks Coffee
2401 Utah Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
AKSHAR 5, LLC, Owner
Kimberly Horne, Agent
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR
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Kimberly Horn
6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 600
Memphis, TN 38138
AREA: 0.55 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 — 1-430
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES:
P D -C
Dunkin Donuts only
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 24.07
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PD -C
PROPOSED USE: Add Starbucks as an allowable user
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
FILE NO_: Z -4745-C (Cont.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 20,517 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on December 20,
2011, rezoned the site from 0-3, General Office District to PD -C to allow the development
of a Dunkin' Donuts. The new construction consisted of a 1,850 square foot restaurant
with drive-thru service. The site was designed to allow one-way traffic, which maximizes
the stacking lane for the drive-thru. The approval was limited to Dunkin Donuts and did
not allow any alternate users of the site.
The signage plan approved for the development allowed the placement of a ground sign
and wall signage as typically allowed within commercial districts per the zoning ordinance.
The approval allowed a pole sign a maximum of 36 -feet in height and 160 square feet in
area at the intersection of Shackleford and Kanis Roads. Building signage was approved
on the facades which had direct street frontage. Signage was placed on the facade facing
Kanis Road and on the fagade facing Shackleford Road.
Ordinance No. 20,710 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 2, 2013,
allow a revision to the PD -C zoning to allow the placement of a wall sign on the southern
facade of the building which was located without street frontage. There were no other
modifications proposed to the previously approved site plan.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PD -C, Planned
Development Commercial, to allow Starbucks to occupy the former Dunkin Donuts
building. The applicant is not proposing any changes to the exterior of the building
with the exception of cosmetic changes to rebrand the store as a Starbucks. The
existing approved signage locations will be maintained. The request continues to
include the allowance of a wall sign on the southern fagade of the building, which
is located without public street frontage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site was developed with a Dunkin' Donuts which has now closed. To the east
is Panera Bread and further east is Zaxby's. The property to the south is zoned
0-3, General Office District as is the Bancorp South Bank property. 0-2, Office
and Institutional District zoned property is located further to the south, fronting
South Shackleford Road, containing hotels, restaurant uses and the Heart
Hospital. Across South Shackleford Road is property zoned PCD, 0-3, General
Office District, C-2, Shopping Center District and C-3, General Commercial District
which has developed with a number of uses including a convenience store, hotels,
automobile dealerships and general office uses. Northeast of the site is a large
insurance company office complex, Arkansas Farm Bureau, and a daycare facility.
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FILE NO.: Z -4745-C Cont.)
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along with the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS -
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to construction, property owner shall locate and protect any traffic control
devices (above and/or underground) located within the right-of-way. Owner will
be held responsible for any damages to such devices that occur due to
construction activity. Owner shall also be responsible for any relocation of traffic
control devices as deemed necessary by the City of Little Rock Traffic
Engineering Division. Contact Traffic Control Center at 501.379.1813 for more
information regarding location and protection of traffic control devices.
2. At time of building permit, submit a plan to Traffic Engineering, Greg Simmons,
gsimmons@littlerock.gov or 501.379.1813 showing Traffic Control details
for any construction or utility work on street, or in right-of-way, that will
affect normal flow of traffic. A Traffic Control Permit may be needed even
if the construction work is outside the right-of-way if such work
involves removal/relocation/alteration of existing traffic signage or
pavement markings. Contractor shall contact Traffic Engineering,
Greg Simmons, gsimmons(aDlittlerock.gov or 501.379.1813 or Travis Herbner,
therbnerp_littlerock.gov or 501.379.1805 to confirm if a traffic control permit is
needed. All Traffic Control must be done in accordance with guidelines given
in the latest edition of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
3. All signage, pavement markings and parking lot striping shall conform to
requirements given in Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All
parking spaces shall be marked in white as per MUTCD. Contact Traffic
Engineering, Greg Clay, gciay@littlerock.goy or 501.379.1811 if you have any
questions regarding striping.
4. Contractor shall not remove or alter in anyway, existing traffic signage or
pavement marking without prior permission from City of Little Rock Traffic
Engineering. If any signage needs to be relocated, contact Traffic Engineering,
Greg Clay, gclay@littlerock.gov or 501.379.1811 for prior inspection and
approval. If construction work is going to affect any existing signage or
pavement marking, contractor shall use appropriate temporary traffic control
devices to guide motorists in accordance with MUTCD during the course of
construction.
5. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
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E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authoritv: Evaluation and analysis of existing
grease trap required — upgrade if the grease trap does not meet current
procedures. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional
information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Underground service is
already provided to the existing building on the property from the north side.
Extreme caution should be used when excavating and re -pouring the concrete
drive-thru as proposed on the plan. The electrical service wires appear to cross
this work area. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service
requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities.
Centergoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required.
If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the
Developer's expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire
Department is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all
connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water
service is required.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure
zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water
service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests
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of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed
by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test
results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section
within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross
Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private
lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material
and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an
engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a
customer owned line agreement is required.
9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall
be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are
used, a reduced pressure.
10. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution
system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure
and fire protection.
Fire Department:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations
as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a
fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive
of shoulders.
3. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus
access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the
fire chief.
4. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall
be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at
least 75,000 pounds.
5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 rneans of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1
a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall
have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
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b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area.
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than
62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved
fire apparatus access roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to
124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus
access road when all building are equipped throughout with
approved automatic sprinkler systems.
d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than
one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of
the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between
accesses.
6. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval
prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements
and the review process. This project will require fully developed Architectural,
Structural, Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; cricheyCd_)Iittlerock.gov
Landscape:
Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
2. Landscape must be in compliance with current landscape code upon
completion of the project. Any exiting landscape or irrigation disturbed by
construction shall be repaired or replaced before a certificate of occupancy can
be obtained.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
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G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
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Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on or near a dedicated Rock Region
Metro Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Commercial (C) for this property. The Commercial category includes
a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional
services and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for
a revised PD -C (Planned Development Commercial) to add Starbucks as an
allowed user.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Kanis Road and it is shown as a Minor
Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. West of the property South Shackleford
Road and it is shown as a Minor Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor
Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary
function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances
and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians
on South Shackleford and Kanis Roads since they are Minor Arterials. These
streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(August 29, 2018)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview
of the development stating the previous approval did not allow for alternate users
and was specifically approved for a Dunkin' Donuts. Staff questioned if the request
continued to include the previously approved signage plan and the allowance for
the order board to not be screened. The applicant stated there were no changes
proposed from the previous approval. Staff questioned the days and hours of
operation for the business.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated if any changes were
proposed to the site traffic engineering should be contacted to ensure the traffic
control devices were not damaged. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or
sidewalk located in the public right of way was to be repaired prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any
questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
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ANALYSIS
The applicant provided written responses to comments raised at the August 29,
2018, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting the previously
approved signage plan remain for the current request. The applicant is also
requesting the order menu board not be screened per typical ordinance
requirements.
The request is to amend the previously approved PD -C, Planned Development
Commercial, to allow Starbucks to occupy the former Dunkin' Donuts building. The
applicant is not proposing any changes to the exterior of the building with the
exception of cosmetic changes to rebrand the store as a Starbucks. The existing
approved ground and building signage will be maintained.
As previously approved the applicant is requesting to maintain the allowance of a
wall sign on the southern facade of the building, which is located without public
street frontage. The sign is proposed with a maximum sign area often (10) percent
of the southern wall fagade. Building signage will be placed along the north facade,
which has frontage on Kanis Road and the western fagade, which has frontage on
South Shackleford Road. Each of the wall signs will not exceed ten (10) percent
of the wall fagade area. A ground sign is proposed near the Kanis/South
Shackleford Road intersection. The sign will not exceed 36 -feet in height and
160 square feet of sign area.
As noted there are no other changes proposed for the site other than cosmetic
changes to allow the rebranding of the site. The hours of operation for the
Starbucks are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm, Friday from
5:30 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm and Sunday from
5:00 am to 9:30 pm.
The hours proposed are similar to the previous tenant's hours of operation. The
applicant has noted the dumpster service hours will be limited to 7:00 am to
6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant has provided a traffic
analysis for the proposed user which indicates there will not be a significant impact
on traffic due to the change in user. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining
outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site plan. Staff
feels the request to allow the change in users from a Dunkin' Donuts to a Starbucks
is appropriate.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 20, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented 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 agenda
staff report. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.