HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4907-A Staff AnalysisApril 2, 2009
ITEM NO.: 4
FILE NO.: Z-4907-A
NAME: Celebrity Cutz Barber and Beauty Salon —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 4021 Asher Avenue
OWNER/APPLICANT: Jim Doyle/Vernon Jones
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow use of
this existing building for a barber and beauty salon.
The property is zoned 1-2.
1. SITE LOCATION:
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The site is located on the south side of Asher Avenue, between Elm and
Cedar Streets.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning; including 1-2,
C-3, C-4 and PCD zoned properties. The site fronts onto an arterial
street. The proposed use is compatible with uses and zoning in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be
identified and the Love, Goodwill and Midway Neighborhood Associations.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The building is approximately 2,100 square feet in size. A beauty and
barber salon requires 1 space per 200 square feet. This building requires
10 parking spaces. The site has paved parking for 25+ vehicles with
access from Asher Avenue and Elm Street.
SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Depending upon rehabilitation costs associated with this project, the
parking lot and property may have to be brought into full compliancy with
the City's landscaping and buffer minimal ordinance requirements.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. A dedication of right-of-way is required along the property adjacent to
Cedar Street to 25 ft. from centerline;
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-4907-A
2. A dedication of right-of-way is not being requested along the property
adjacent to Elm Street;
3. A dedication of right-of-way is not being requested along the property
adjacent to Asher Avenue.
4. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the
intersection of Asher Avenue and Elm Street.
5. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the
intersection of Asher Avenue and Cedar Street.
6. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo,
371-4818) for any parking to be located in the right-of-way.
UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding requirements for re-
establishment of water service to this building. Due to the nature of
this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water
service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use.
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) 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
CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and
annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-
1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for
this project.
Fire Department: No comment received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-4907-A
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 12, 2009)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted additional
information was needed regarding signage, dumpster location and days of
operation. The applicant responded the shop would operate Tuesday through
Saturday.
Public Works and Utility Comments were noted. After a discussion of the issue
of right-of-way dedication, staff stated they would study the matter further.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by March 18, 2009. The
Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The 1-2 zoned, 0.448-acre tract located at 4021 Asher Avenue is occupied by a
one-story, brick and frame commercial building and an asphalt paved parking lot.
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow use of
the building for a barber and beauty salon. The site will be cleaned up and the
interior of the building remodeled to accommodate the new use.
The shop will operate Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or
as needed to finish. The doors will be locked at 8:00 p.m. The business will
have at least 5 barbers, 3 beauticians and 2 nail technicians. Signage will
consist of wall/window signage on the facades of the building, which have street
frontage. If a ground -sign is added in the future, it will comply with ordinance
standards for the industrial district. No dumpster is proposed at this point. The
applicant states he hopes to work out an accommodation with the owner of an
adjacent property to allow shared use of the dumpster on that site. If a dumpster
is placed on this property, it will be located on the south side of the property and
will be screened as required by the Code.
Public Works staff has studied the issue of right-of-way dedication and has
determined the only required dedication is 5 ft. along Cedar Street and 20-foot
radial dedications at the intersections of Elm/Asher and Cedar/Asher.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The use is appropriate for
the site. The 1916 Bill of Assurance does not address use issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIO
Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of
the agenda staff report.
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ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-4907-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 2, 2009)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved by a vote
of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
MARCH 12, 2009
ITEM NO.: 4. CELEBRITY CUTZ BARBER AND BEAUTY SALON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
4021 ASHER AVENUE Z-4907-A
Plannin,g Staff Comments:
1. Provide days of operation. Hours are indicated as 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m.
2. Provide signage plan.
3. Locate dumpster/trash collection area and required screening.
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested.
Public Works:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Elm Street for the frontage of
this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from
centerline.
2. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to
fifty-five (55) feet from centerline will be required.
3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Cedar Street for the frontage
of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from
centerline.
4. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Asher Avenue and
Elm Street.
5. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Asher Avenue and
Cedar Street.
6. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for any parking to be located
in the right-of-way.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning -
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding requirements for re-establishment of water service to this
building. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point
of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) 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 CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of
installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss
backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: No comment received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route.
ITEM NO.. 4. CON'T Z-4907-A
Planning Division: No Comments.
Landscape. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
Depending upon rehabilitation costs associated with this project, the parking lot and property may have to be
brought into full compliancy with the City's landscaping and buffer minimal ordinance requirements.
Street trees are recommended.
Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan no later than Wednesday March
18, 2009. Required notices must be sent via certified mail no later than March 18, 2009 and proof of notice
returned to staff by March 27, 2009.