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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: K 3 0 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; April 5, 2009 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. K April 5, 2009 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. 3 April 5, 2009 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. 10 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.