HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4923-R Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -4923-R
NAME: Shackleford Crossing Lot 1 — Cracker Barrel - Revised Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 2618 South Shackleford Road
DEVELOPER:
Cracker Barrel
c/o Cindy Gray
2618 South Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72205
ENGINEER:
Design and Engineering
5105 Maryland Way Suite 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
AREA: 2.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 — 1-430 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: Mixed Use Shopping Center
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: Mixed Use Shopping Center—Add temporary storage module on the
site for inventory storage
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,237 on November 23, 2004,
approving a Conceptual PCD known as Shackleford Crossing Long -form PCD, which was
located at the southwest corner of South Shackleford Road and Interstate 430. The
conceptual plan included the north 62 acres being developed with C-2, Shopping Center
District permitted uses, the south 20 acres being 0-2, Office and Institutional District
permitted uses and the middle 15 acres being a transition area where 0-2, Office and
Institutional District and C-2, Shopping Center District permitted uses would be allowed.
FILE NO.: Z -4923-R (Cont.
The plan also showed four out parcels along the Shackleford Road frontage, with three
maim entry drives from Shackleford Road. The total project would consist of
1,000,000 square feet of gross building area.
Ordinance No. 19,399 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 20,
2005, established revisions to the previously approved PCD. The approval defined the
site plan for Phase I, the commercial portion of the project and one of the office lots. With
the request, a preliminary plat for the subdivision of the site with sixteen lots and
out -parcels was also approved. The approved site plan included an area previously
excluded containing the Comcast office tract on Shackleford Road and incorporated the
area into the overall project plan.
Subsequent revisions have allowed the development of the shopping center as currently
developed. With the currently under construction Taco's 4 Life all the lots and
out -parcels of the shopping center are currently developed.
On January 8, 2009, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request by Cracker
Barrel to allow the placement of modular buildings within the parking lot area. The
applicant sought to place two (2) modules within the parking lot area to remain from
August to December yearly.
A. PROPOSAUREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to add a
mini trailer to the site to serve as inventory storage for seasonal items of the
business. The mini trailer is to be placed within the parking area behind the
existing Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The mini trailer proposed for the site is
40 -feet in length. The delivery and use of the storage trailer is proposed from
August 1St to January 31St yearly. The applicant states the need for the mini trailer
is to serve as inventory storage for the Christmas Holiday season. Items to be
stored in the mini trailer are stock and inventory of the retail merchandise
associated with the business and fixtures that cannot be stored in the stock room
of the existing building. No perishable items are proposed for storage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The restaurant is located on an outparcel of the Shackleford Crossing Shopping
Center. The center is fully developed with JC Penny located immediately to the
west of this site and a restaurant, Texas Roadhouse, located to the south of this
site. All the outparcels are currently developed or being developed, Taco's 4 Life
being the final outparcel being developed. Across Shackleford Road is Camp
Aldersgate. North of the site is 1-430 and the exit ramps.
Shackleford Road has been completed with two (2) lanes in each direction and a
center landscaped median. There are sidewalks along this property frontage. The
street was constructed with curb and gutter.
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FILE NO.: Z-4923-R Cont.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 31, 2016)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating
there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff
stated the request was to allow the placement of a temporary storage module
within the parking lot of the existing Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Staff stated the
request was from August to January yearly. There were no more issues for
discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final action.
E. ANALYSIS:
There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of
addressing raised at the August 31, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to add temporary
storage on the Cracker Barrel site via a storage module. The storage module is
40 feet in length and 8 feet in width and will be located behind the restaurant
building. The delivery of the storage is early August (August 1St) and the module
will remain on the site until January 31St. Items to be stored in the storage module
are stock and inventory of retail merchandise and fixtures that cannot be stored in
the stock room of the existing restaurant building. No perishable items are
proposed for storage.
According to the developers of Shackleford Crossings Shopping Center, they have
placed limits on the place the storage modules can be located. The developer has
stated the storage module must be placed behind the building to not be visible
from South Shackleford Road. This would place the storage module within the fire
lane. The Fire Department has previously raised concerns related to the storage
module being placed within the fire lane.
Staff is not supportive of the placement of storage modules to act as inventory
storage on this site. Per Section 36-252, "Accessory buildings in certain districts"
the ordinance outlines appropriate accessory building construction specifications.
The ordinance states accessory buildings are to be specifically designed and
constructed for the purpose of serving as an accessory building and items such as
cargo containers, truck boxes and trailers, train cars and cabooses, mobile homes,
manufactured homes and recreational vehicles or trailers shall not be deemed
appropriate to serve as an accessory building" Although this section of the
ordinance applies to residential zoning districts, staff feels it applicable to
accessory buildings in other zones as well.
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FILE NO.: Z -4923-R (Cont.
The approval will allow a storage module to be on the site for five (5) months of the
year. The fire department has previously indicated the storage module cannot be
located within the fire access drive. Staff feels based on the fire department
concerns and the time frame requested for the storage modules to be located on
the site, the applicant should construct a permanent building for inventory storage.
Section 36-289 states Accessory permanent structures which meet all setback
requirements are allowed for the storage of sale items. Retail sales may not take
place in an accessory structure. The ordinance notes the accessory buildings are
to be constructed as permanent buildings. Staff feels the building construction
should be of an architectural style and materials that is compatible with the existing
building and the overall development.
The request is somewhat similar to the request previously denied by the
Commission in January of 2009. With that request Cracker Barrel requested the
placement of two (2) modular buildings within the parking lot area behind the
building also to be placed on a temporary basis. Staff previously did not support
the placement of the storage modules and recommended at the time the applicant
construct a permanent building.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 22, 2016)
Ms. Sherry Riggin was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial.
Ms. Riggin addressed the Commission on the merits of the request. She stated the
request was to allow the placement of a temporary storage module on the site to serve
as inventory storage. She stated the module would be placed on the site yearly from
August 31St to January 1St. She stated this allowed Cracker Barrel the ability to store
excess inventory and seasonal items as well as supplies and fixtures that could not be
stored in their existing storage areas. She stated it was a corporate decision to not build
permanent storage. She stated to allow the module on site would be a service to the
customers and the citizens of Little Rock.
There was a general discussion by the Commission concerning the length of time the
module would be on the site and the reasoning for not including the additional storage
space within the building during construction. Ms. Riggin stated Cracker Barrel Corporate
had determined the short term use of the storage module better fit their needs. She stated
corporate did not care if the storage took place on-site or off-site. She stated to allow the
placement of the module on the site was more efficient for the employees of the store.
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FILE NO.: Z -4923-R (Cont.
Commissioner Berry stated the use of storage modules was a concern around the City.
He stated the item was first review when Wal -mart had wanted to use modules for
seasonal storage and staff and the Commission had determined this was not a good
practice at this location.
There was a motion made to approve the request including all staff recommendations
and comments except that of denial. The motion failed by a vote of 1 aye, 9 noes,
0 absent and 1 open position.
STAFF UPDATE:
This item was before the Board of Directors for review on February 7, 2017, on an appeal
of the Commission's recommendation of denial of the request to allow the placement of
a temporary storage module within the parking lot of the Cracker Barrel for four (4) months
during the holiday season. At the Board of Directors meeting the applicant amended the
request to limit the time to three (3) months. The applicant also amended the request to
include painting or placing a wrap on the module to soften the visual impact of the module.
The applicant is seeking to place the temporary storage module on the site from October
15th of each year to January 15th of each year for the storage of seasonal items. The
applicant has also indicated they will work with staff concerning the placement and
painting of the module to a natural color to lessen the visual impact of the module.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant has worked with staff to come
up with a plan which lessens the time the module will be in place and also has agreed to
paint the module to a natural color which will blend with the building and be complimentary
with the shopping center. To staffs knowledge there are no remaining outstanding
technical issues associated with the request. Staff recommends approval of the request
to allow the placement of the temporary storage module on the site as indicated by the
applicant.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 16, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item stating the applicant had amended their request and was seeking to place the
temporary storage module on the site from October 15th of each year to January 15th of
each year for the storage of seasonal items. Staff stated the applicant had also indicated
they would work with staff concerning the placement and painting of the module to a
natural color to lessen the visual impact of the module. Staff presented a
recommendation of approval of the request to allow the placement of the temporary
storage module on the site as indicated by the applicant. 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.
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FILE NO.: Z -4923-R
NAME: Shackleford Crossing Lot 1 — Cracker Barrel - Revised Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 2618 South Shackleford Road
DEVELOPER:
Cracker Barrel
c/o Cindy Gray
2618 South Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72205
ENGINEER:
Design and Engineering
5105 Maryland Way Suite 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
AREA: 2.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 —1-430 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
Mixed Use Shopping Center
Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: Mixed Use Shopping Center—Add temporary storage module on the
site for inventory storage
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,237 on November 23, 2004,
approving a Conceptual PCD known as Shackleford Crossing Long -form PCD, which was
located at the southwest corner of South Shackleford Road and Interstate 430. The
conceptual plan included the north 62 acres being developed with C-2, Shopping Center
District permitted uses, the south 20 acres being 0-2, Office and Institutional District
permitted uses and the middle 15 acres being a transition area where 0-2, Office and
Institutional District and C-2, Shopping Center District permitted uses would be allowed.
FILE NO.: Z -4923-R Cont.
The plan also showed four out parcels along the Shackleford Road frontage, with
three main entry drives from Shackleford Road. The total project would consist of
1,000,000 square feet of gross building area.
Ordinance No. 19,399 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 20,
2005, established revisions to the previously approved PCD. The approval defined the
site plan for Phase I, the commercial portion of the project and one of the office lots. With
the request, a preliminary plat for the subdivision of the site with sixteen lots and out -
parcels was also approved. The approved site plan included an area previously excluded
containing the Comcast office tract on Shackleford Road and incorporated the area into
the overall project plan.
Subsequent revisions have allowed the development of the shopping center as currently
developed. With the currently under construction Taco's 4 Life all the lots and
out -parcels of the shopping center are currently developed.
On January 8, 2009, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request by Cracker
Barrel to allow the placement of modular buildings within the parking lot area. The
applicant sought to place two (2) modules within the parking lot area to remain from
August to December yearly.
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PROPOSAUREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to add a
mini trailer to the site to serve as inventory storage for seasonal items of the
business. The mini trailer is to be placed within the parking area behind the
existing Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The mini trailer proposed for the site is
40 -feet in length. The delivery and use of the storage trailer is proposed from
August 1 st to January 31 st yearly. The applicant states the need for the mini trailer
is to serve as inventory storage for the Christmas Holiday season. Items to be
stored in the mini trailer are stock and inventory of the retail merchandise
associated with the business and fixtures that cannot be stored in the stock room
of the existing building. No perishable items are proposed for storage.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The restaurant is located on an outparcel of the Shackleford Crossing Shopping
Center. The center is fully developed with JC Penny located immediately to the
west of this site and a restaurant, Texas Roadhouse, located to the south of this
site. All the outparcels are currently developed or being developed, Taco's 4 Life
being the final outparcel being developed. Across Shackleford Road is Camp
Aldersgate. North of the site is 1-430 and the exit ramps.
Shackleford Road has been completed with two (2) lanes in each direction and a
center landscaped median. There are sidewalks along this property frontage. The
street was constructed with curb and gutter.
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FILE NO.: Z -4923-R (Cont.)
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 31, 2016)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating
there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff
stated the request was to allow the placement of a temporary storage module
within the parking lot of the existing Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Staff stated the
request was from August to January yearly. There were no more issues for
discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final action.
E. ANALYSIS:
There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of
addressing raised at the August 31, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to add temporary
storage on the Cracker Barrel site via a storage module. The storage module is
40 feet in length and 8 feet in width and will be located behind the restaurant
building. The delivery of the storage is early August (August 1st) and the module
will remain on the site until January 31st. Items to be stored in the storage
module are stock and inventory of retail merchandise and fixtures that cannot
be stored in the stock room of the existing restaurant building.
No perishable items are proposed for storage.
According to the developers of Shackleford Crossings Shopping Center, they have
placed limits on the place the storage modules can be located. The developer has
stated the storage module must be placed behind the building to not be visible
from South Shackleford Road. This would place the storage module within the fire
lane. The Fire Department has previously raised concerns related to the storage
module being placed within the fire lane.
Staff is not supportive of the placement of storage modules to act as inventory
storage on this site. Per Section 36-252, "Accessory buildings in certain districts"
the ordinance outlines appropriate accessory building construction specifications.
The ordinance states accessory buildings are to be specifically designed and
constructed for the purpose of serving as an accessory building and items such as
cargo containers, truck boxes and trailers, train cars and cabooses, mobile homes,
manufactured homes and recreational vehicles or trailers shall not be deemed
appropriate to serve as an accessory building". Although this section of the
ordinance applies to residential zoning districts, staff feels it applicable to
accessory buildings in other zones as well.
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FILE NO.: _Z -4923-R (Cont.)
The approval will allow a storage module to be on the site for five (5) months of the
year. The fire department has previously indicated the storage module cannot be
located within the fire access drive. Staff feels based on the fire department
concerns and the time frame requested for the storage modules to be located on
the site, the applicant should construct a permanent building for inventory storage.
Section 36-289 states Accessory permanent structures which meet all setback
requirements are allowed for the storage of sale items. Retail sales may not take
place in an accessory structure. The ordinance notes the accessory buildings are
to be constructed as permanent buildings. Staff feels the building construction
should be of an architectural style and materials that is compatible with the existing
building and the overall development.
The request is somewhat similar to the request previously denied by the
Commission in January of 2009. With that request Cracker Barrel requested the
placement of two (2) modular buildings within the parking lot area behind the
building also to be placed on a temporary basis. Staff previously did not support
the placement of the storage modules and recommended at the time the applicant
construct a permanent building.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION -
(SEPTEMBER 22, 2016)
Ms. Sherry Riggin was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial.
Ms. Riggin addressed the Commission on the merits of the request. She stated the
request was to allow the placement of a temporary storage module on the site to serve
as inventory storage. She stated the module would be placed on the site yearly from
August 31St to January 1St. She stated this allowed Cracker Barrel the ability to store
excess inventory and seasonal items as well as supplies and fixtures that could not be
stored in their existing storage areas. She stated it was a corporate decision to not build
permanent storage. She stated to allow the module on site would be a service to the
customers and the citizens of Little Rock.
There was a general discussion by the Commission concerning the length of time the
module would be on the site and the reasoning for not including the additional storage
space within the building during construction. Ms. Riggin stated Cracker Barrel Corporate
had determined the short term use of the storage module better fit their needs. She stated
corporate did not care if the storage took place on-site or off-site. She stated to allow the
placement of the module on the site was more efficient for the employees of the store.
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Commissioner Berry stated the use of storage modules was a concern around the City.
He stated the item was first review when Wal -mart had wanted to use modules for
seasonal storage and staff and the Commission had determined this was not a good
practice at this location.
There was a motion made to approve the request including all staff recommendations
and comments except that of denial. The motion failed by a vote of 1 aye, 9 noes,
0 absent and 1 open position.
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September 22, 2016
ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z -4923-R
NAME: Shackleford Crossing Lot 1 — Cracker Barrel - Revised Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 2618 South Shackleford Road
DEVELOPER:
Cracker Barrel
c/o Cindy Gray
2618 South Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72205
ENGINEER.
Design and Engineering
5105 Maryland Way Suite 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
AREA: 2.5 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 6 PLANNING DISTRICT: 11 — 1-430 CENSUS TRACT: 24.08
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: Mixed Use Shopping Center
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: Mixed Use Shopping Center — Add temporary storage module on
the site for inventory storage
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,237 on November 23,
2004, approving a Conceptual PCD known as Shackleford Crossing Long -form PCD,
which was located at the southwest corner of South Shackleford Road and Interstate
430. The conceptual plan included the north 62 acres being developed with C-2,
Shopping Center District permitted uses, the south 20 acres being 0-2, Office and
Institutional District permitted uses and the middle 15 acres being a transition area
where 0-2, Office and Institutional District and C-2, Shopping Center District permitted
September 22, 2016
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4923-R
uses would be allowed. The plan also showed four out parcels along the Shackleford
Road frontage, with three main entry, drives from Shackleford Road. The total project
would consist of 1,000,000 square feet of gross building area.
Ordinance No. 19,399 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 20,
2005, established revisions to the previously approved PCD. The approval defined the
site plan for Phase I, the commercial portion of the project and one of the office lots.
With the request, a preliminary plat for the subdivision of the site with sixteen lots and
out -parcels was also approved. The approved site plan included an area previously
excluded containing the Comcast office tract on Shackleford Road and incorporated the
area into the overall project plan.
Subsequent revisions have allowed the development of the shopping center as currently
developed. With the currently under construction Taco's 4 Life all the lots and
out -parcels of the shopping center are currently developed.
On January 8, 2009, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request by Cracker
Barrel to allow the placement of modular buildings within the parking lot area. The
applicant sought to place two (2) modules within the parking lot area to remain from
August to December yearly.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to add a
mini trailer to the site to serve as inventory storage for seasonal items of the
business. The mini trailer is to be placed within the parking area behind the
existing Cracker Barrel Restaurant. The mini trailer proposed for the site is
40 -feet in length. The delivery and use of the storage trailer is proposed from
AugUSt 1St to January 31St yearly. The applicant states the need for the mini
trailer is to serve as inventory storage for the Christmas Holiday season. Items
to be stored in the mini trailer are stock and inventory of the retail merchandise
associated with the business and fixtures that cannot be stored in the stock room
of the existing building. No perishable items are proposed for storage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The restaurant is located on an outparcel of the Shackleford Crossing Shopping
Center. The center is fully developed with JC Penny located immediately to the
west of this site and a restaurant, Texas Roadhouse, located to the south of this
site. All the outparcels are currently developed or being developed, Taco's 4 Life
being the final outparcel being developed. Across Shackleford Road is Camp
Aldersgate. North of the site is 1-430 and the exit ramps.
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September 22, 2016
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4923-R
Shackleford Road has been completed with two (2) lanes in each direction and a
center landscaped median. There are sidewalks along this property frontage.
The street was constructed with curb and gutter.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 31, 2016)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating
there were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff
stated the request was to allow the placement of a temporary storage module
within the parking lot of the existing Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Staff stated the
request was from August to January yearly. There were no more issues for
discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final action.
E. ANALYSIS:
There were no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need
of addressing raised at the August 31, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting.
The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD to add
temporary storage on the Cracker Barrel site via a storage module. The storage
module is 40 feet in length and 8 feet in width and will be located behind the
restaurant building. The delivery of the storage is early August (August 1s) and
the module will remain on the site until January 31St. Items to be stored in the
storage module are stock and inventory of retail merchandise and fixtures that
cannot be stored in the stock room of the existing restaurant building.
No perishable items are proposed for storage.
According to the developers of Shackleford Crossings Shopping Center, they
have placed limits on the place the storage modules can be located. The
developer has stated the storage module must be placed behind the building to
not be visible from South Shackleford Road. This would place the storage
module within the fire lane. The Fire Department has previously raised concerns
related to the storage module being placed within the fire lane.
Staff is not supportive ,of the placement of storage modules to act as inventory
storage on this site. Per Section 36-252, "Accessory buildings in certain districts"
the ordinance outlines appropriate accessory building construction specifications.
The' ordinance states accessory buildings are to be specifically designed and
constructed for the purpose of serving as an accessory building and items such
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September 22, 2016
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
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as cargo containers, truck boxes and trailers, train cars and cabooses, mobile
homes, manufactured homes and recreational 'vehicles or trailers shall not be
deemed appropriate to serve as an accessory building". Although this section of
the ordinance applies to residential zoning districts, staff feels it applicable to
accessory buildings in other zones as well.
The approval will allow a storage module to be on the site for five (5) months of
the year. The fire department has previously indicated the storage module
cannot be located within the fire access drive. Staff feels based on the fire
department concerns and the time frame requested for the storage modules to
be located on the site, the applicant should construct a permanent building for
inventory storage. Section 36-289 states Accessory permanent structures which
meet all setback requirements are allowed for the storage of sale items. Retail
sales may not take place in an accessory structure. The ordinance notes the
accessory buildings are to be constructed as permanent buildings. Staff feels the
building construction should be of an architectural style and materials that is
compatible with the existing building and the overall development.
The request is somewhat similar to the request previously denied by the
Commission in January of 2009. With that request Cracker Barrel requested the
placement of two (2) modular buildings within the parking lot area behind the
building also to be placed on a temporary basis. Staff previously did not support
the placement of the storage modules and recommended at the time the
applicant construct a permanent building.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 22, 2016)
Ms. Sherry Riggin was present representing the request. There were no registered
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial.
Ms. Riggin addressed the Commission on the merits of the request. She stated the
request was to allow the placement of a temporary storage module on the site to serve
as inventory storage. She stated the module would be placed on the site yearly from
August 31St to January 1St. She stated this allowed Cracker Barrel the ability to store
excess inventory and seasonal items as well as supplies and fixtures that could not be
stored in their existing storage areas. She stated it was a corporate decision to not
build permanent storage. She stated to allow the module on site would be a service to
the customers and the citizens of Little Rock.
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September 22, 2016
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO. Z -4923-R
There was a general discussion by the Commission concerning the length of time the
module would be on the site and the reasoning for not including the additional storage
space within the building during construction. Ms. Riggin stated Cracker Barrel
Corporate had determined the short term use of the storage module better fit their
needs. She stated corporate did not care if the storage took place on-site or off-site.
She stated to allow the placement of the module on the site was more efficient for the
employees of the store.
Commissioner Berry stated the use of storage modules was a concern around the City.
He stated the item was first review when Wal -mart had wanted to use modules for
seasonal storage and staff and the Commission had determined this was not a good
practice at this location.
There was a motion made to approve the request including all staff recommendations
and comments except that of denial. The motion failed by a vote of 1 aye, 9 noes,
0 absent and 1 open position.
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