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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4933-C Staff AnalysisNovember 29, 1994• ITEM NO.: 13 FILF NO.: Z -4933 - NAME: WORTHEN BANK BRANCH, CHENAL PARKWAY -- AMENDED SHORT - FORM PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: At the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Rd. DEVELOPER: ENGINEER- WORTHEN BANK MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS C/O Mark Buerkle, Agent 900 W. Markham St. Rector Phillips Morse Little Rock, AR 72201 P. O. Box 7300 371-0272 Little Rock, AR 72217 664-7807 AREA: 1.46 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: PCD PROPOSED❑SES: Bank PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 VARIANCES REQUESTED: Approval of a waiver of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the site. BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: On November 20, 1990, the Planning Commission approved a PCD for the site; on December 26, 1990, in Ordinance No. 15,990, the Board of Directors established the PCD. The PCD which was established included the land for an 8.8 acre site with three lots. On one of the lots, the One Source store which is currently located on the site, was constructed. The originally approved PCD includes approval of a site plan for this store. On the two other lots, included in the PCD as outparcels, no uses or site plans were proposed. There was a requirement that any subsequent use proposed for the outparcels he approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. The applicant, then, proposes an amended PCD for development of a 1.46 acre outparcel lot for construction of a branch bank facility. A 2,466 square foot bank building, with a 2,340 square foot drive-thru canopy is planned. Parking for 20 vehicles is provided, as well as maneuvering and stacking space for vehicles at the drive-thru facility. One access point to Kanis Rd. is provided; the only other access point is to the common internal driveway shared with the One Source store. One monument sign is to be constructed at the Kanis Rd.-Chenal Parkway intersection. The hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays thru November 29, 1994 SUBDIVISION ITEM NQ.: I3 fContfnued) FILE ND.: Z-4933-� Friday, and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays. Construction of the required Master Street Plan improvements on Kanis Road are Proposed; however, a waiver from the requirement to provide a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the lot is requested. A. PROPOSAL RE VEST: B. C. Review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Directors is requested for an amended PCD for the development of a branch banking facility on an outparcel of a previously approved PCD. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently vacant, and is an outparcel of a PCD established in 1990. The existing zoning of the tract is PCD, with the remainder of the approved PCD being located on the tract's east and south borders. To the west, across Kanis Rd., and to the north, across Chenal Parkway, the land is zoned R-2. ENGINEERING ❑TILITY COMMS TS: Public Works comments that: 1) one-half street improvements for Kanis Rd. will be required (The Master Street Plan shows this street to be a collector street, and the street width is to be 361.); 2) the developer needs to contact Pulaski County Public Works Dept. and talk with the Floodplain Administrator (at 370-8620) for base flood elevation data; 3) a sketch grading and drainage plan, meeting the requirements of Sec. 29-186, is required; 4) stormwater detention and boundary survey information will be required. Water Works comments that a pro -rata front footage charge of $15.00 per foot applies for connections on Kanis Rd, and an acreage charge of $300 per acre applies, in addition to normal connection charges, in this area. Wastewater comments that a sewer main extension, with an easement, will be required. Arkansas Power and Light Co. comments that a 15 foot easement will be required along all four boundaries of the site. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. approved the submittal without comment. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. approved the submittal without comment. KO November 29, 1.994. sUBDI�r ION ITEM NO.: 13 Continued FILE NO.; Z -4933-C The Fire Department approved the site plan without comment. Landscape review comments that the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appear to meet Ordinance requirements. The interior landscaping, however, should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicular use area. D- ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICALDESIGN: Section 31-282 requires sidewalks be constructed on both sides of commercial streets. Kanis Rd. is a commercial street; therefore, construction of the sidewalk along the development's Kanis Rd. frontage is required. All technical requirements of the submittal have been met. A discussion of site lighting needs to be conducted. E. ANALYSIS• The proposed development is consistent with the PCD zoning of the site, and all requirements for street construction, except for the one waiver which is being requested, and site improvements have been met. The applicant states that the isolated location of the site makes pedestrian traffic along Kanis Rd. remote, and states that, due to the surface drainage in the right-of-way along Kanis Rd., a sidewalk would be difficult to provide. F. STAFF RECaMMENDp,TTONS: Staff recommends approval of the amended PCD site plan, and the Planning staff recommends approval of the sidewalk waiver. UBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 10, 1994) The applicant was represented by Mr. Mark Buerkle, with Rector Phillips Morse, Staff presented the request and outlined the deficiencies and concerns noted in the discussion outline. Mr. Buerkle responded that all deficiencies would be remedied, and the Committee forwarded the item to the full commission for the public hearing. PLA WI COMMTSSTON ACTSO (NOVEMBER 29, 1994) Staff presented the request, and indicated that the proposed development is located on an outparcel of the One Source PCD Previously approved. As such, the proposal is for an amendment to the previously approved PCD. Staff pointed out that the 3 November -29, 1994 95DIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 lContinuedl FILE NO.: Z -4933-C applicant is requesting a wavier of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the site. Mr. Mark Burkle, with Rector Phillips Morse, represented the applicant, and outlined the proposed development. He reiterated the request for a waiver of the sidewalk along Kanis, saying that, because of no sidewalks being required along Chenal Blvd., no sidewalks existing south of the site along the One Source frontage on Kanis Rd., and because of a large drainage ditch which must occupy the area between Kanis Rd. and the applicant's property line, the -applicant maintains that a sidewalk is inappropriate. A sidewalk along the Worthen frontage, he said, would be an isolated section which would not continue to the north or to the south. Commissioner Walker pointed out that Kanis Rd. is being diverted to the north at the south edge of the One Source site, and that the classification of the section of Kanas Rd. abutting the One Source and Worthen Bank sites on the west is being changed from a minor arterial to a collector street. He said that the pedestrian traffic along this section of street, at least on the east side of the street, would be minimal. He said he supported development of a pedestrian circulation plan for areas, and, where sidewalks are omitted, that alternate pedestrian circulation provisions be made. He suggested that, if the land owner to the west, across Kanis Rd. were to develop that land, that a sidewalk might be more appropriate on that side of Kanis Rd. Mr. David Scherer, or the Public Works staff, said that too many sidewalks had been waived, and that the City is required to build them at a later date. He said that the Public Works staff does not support waiving the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County, spoke in support of the Public Works staff recommendation on the sidewalk. She said that sidewalks are important, and urged the Commission not to waive the requirement unless there is a real reason to do so. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the amended PCD. The motion carried with the vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and O'abstentions. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the waiver of the sidewalk requirement, but the motion failed with the vote of 1 aye, 8 nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions. 4 Meeting Date: December 20, 1994 2. Case No.: Z-4933-C 3. Request: Establish WORTHEN BANK BRANCH, CHENAL PARKWAY --- AMENDED SHORT-FORM PCD 4. Location: At the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Rd. 5. Owner/Applicant: Worthen Bank 6. Existing Status: Vacant. The tract is an outparcel of an existing PCD. 7. Proposed ❑se: Bank 8. Staff Recommendation: Approval 9. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval 10. Conditions or Issues Remaining to be Resolved: Approval of a waiver of the requirement to construct- a sidewalk along Kanis Rd. 11. Right-of-Way Issues: None. The required right-of-way is being dedicated. 12. Recommendation Forwarded With: A'vote of 9 ayes, no nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions 13. Objectors: None 14. Neighborhood Contact Person Others: None 15. Neighborhood Plan: Ellis Mountain (18) FILE NO.: Z -4933-C NAME: WORTHEN BANK BRANCH, CHENAL PARKWAY -- AMENDED SHORT - FORM PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: At the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Rd. DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: WORTHEN BANK ,MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS C/O Mark Buerkle, Agent -900.W. Markham St. Rector Phillips Morse Little Rock,.AR 72201 P. O. Box 7300 371-0272 Little Rock, AR 72217 664-7807 AREA: 1.46 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING:- PCD PROPOSED USES: Bank PLANNING'DISTRICT,: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 VARIANCES REQUESTED:_, --Approval of a waiver of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage. of the site. BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: On November 20, 1990, the Planning Commission approved a PCD for the site; on December 26, 1990, in Ordinance No. 15,990, the Board of Directors established the PCD. The PCD which was established included the land for an 8.8 acre site with three lots. On one of the lots, the One Source store which is currently located on the site, was constructed. The originally approved PCD includes approval of a site plan for this store. On the two other lots, included in the PCD as outparcels, no uses or site plans were proposed. There was a requirement that any subsequent use proposed, for the outparcels he approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. The applicant, then, proposes an amended PCD for development of a 1.46 acre outparcel lot for construction of a branch bank facility. A 2,466 square foot bank building, with a 2,340 square foot drive-thru canopy is planned. Parking for 20 vehicles is provided, as well as maneuvering and stacking space for vehicles at the drive-thru facility. One access point to Kanis Rd. is provided; the only other access point is to the common internal driveway shared with the One Source store. One monument sign is to be constructed at the Kanis Rd.-Chenal Parkway intersection. The hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays thru FILE NO.: Z -4933-C Continued Friday, and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays. Construction of the required Master Street Plan improvements on Kanis Road are proposed; however, a waiver from the requirement to provide a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the lot is requested. A. PROPOSAL RE VEST: B. C. Review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Directors is requested for an amended PCD for the development of a branch banking facility on an outparcel of a previously approved PCD. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently vacant, and is an outparcel of a PCD established in'1990. The existing zoning of -the tract is PCD, with the remainder of the approved PCD being located on the tract's east and south borders. To the west, across Kanis Rd., and to the north,.across Chenal Parkway, the land is,zoned R-2. ENGINEERING UTILITY COMMENTS: Public Works comments that: 1) one-half street improvements for Kanis Rd. will be required (The Master Street -Plan shows this street to be a collector street,,and-the street width is to be 361.); 2) the developer needs to contact Pulaski County Public Works Dept. and talk with,the Floodplain Administrator (at 370-8620) for base.flood_elevation data; 3) a sketch grading and drainage plan, meeting the requirements of Sec.'29-186, is required; 4) stormwater detention and boundary survey information will be required. Water Works comments that a pro -rata front footage charge of $15.00 per foot applies for connections on Kanis Rd, and an acreage charge of $300 per acre applies, in addition to normal connection charges, in this -area. Wastewater comments that a sewer main extension, with an easement, will be required. Arkansas Power and Light Co. comments that a 15 foot easement will be required along all four boundaries of the site. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. approved the submittal without comment. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. approved the submittal without comment. The Fire Department approved the site plan without comment. 2 FILE NO.: Z -4933-C (Continued) Landscape review comments that the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appear to meet Ordinance requirements. The interior landscaping, however, should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicular use area. D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICALIDESIGN: Section 31-282 requires sidewalks be constructed on both sides of commercial streets. Kanis Rd. is a commercial street; therefore, construction of the sidewalk along the development's Kanis Rd. frontage is required. All technical requirements of the submittal have been met. A discussion of site lighting needs to be conducted. E. ANALYSIS: The proposed development is consistent with the PCD zoning of the site, and all requirements for street cons truct-i.on,- except for the one waiver which is being requested, and site improvements have been met.- The applicant states that--the- isolated location of the site -makes pedestrian -traffic -along Kanis Rd. remote, and states that, due to the surface drainage in the right-of-way along Kanis Rd., a sidewalk would be difficult to provide. F. --STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the amended PCD site plan, and the Planning staff recommends approval bf the sidewalk waiver. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE CQMMENT: (NOVEMBER 10, 1994) The applicant was represented by Mr. Mark Buerkle, with Rector Phillips Morse. Staff presented the request and outlined the deficiencies and concerns noted in the discussion outline. Mr. Buerkle responded that all deficiencies would be remedied, and the Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission for the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 29, 1994) Staff presented the request, and indicated that the proposed development is located on an outparcel of the One Source PCD previously approved. As such, the proposal is for an amendment to the previously approved PCD. Staff pointed out that the applicant is requesting a wavier of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of'the site. Mr. Mark Burkle, with Rector Phillips Morse, represented the applicant, and outlined the proposed development. He reiterated 3 FILE NO.: Z -4933-C (Continued) the request for a waiver of the sidewalk along Kanis, saying that, because of no sidewalks being required along Chenal Blvd., no sidewalks existing south of the site along the One Source frontage on Kanis Rd., and because of a large drainage ditch which must occupy the area between Kanis Rd. and the applicant's property line, the applicant maintains that a sidewalk is inappropriate. A sidewalk along the Worthen frontage, he said, would be an isolated section which would not continue to the north or to the south. Commissioner Walker pointed out that Kanis Rd. is being diverted to the north at the south edge of _the One Source site, and that the classification of the section -of Kanis Rd. abutting the One Source and Worthen Bank sites on the west is being changed from a minor arterial to a collector street. He said that the pedestrian traffic along this section of street, at least on the east side of the street, would be minimal. He said he supported development of a pedestrian circulation plan for areas, and, where sidewalks are omitted, that alternate pedestrian circulation provisions be made. He suggested that, if the land owner to the west, across Kanis Rd. were to develop that -land, that a sidewalk might be more appropriate on that side of Kanis Rd. Mr. David Scherer, or the Public Works staff, said that too many sidewalks had been waived, and that the City is required to build them at a later date. He said that the Public Works staff does not support waiving the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters' of Pulaski County, spoke in support of the Public Works staff recommendation on the sidewalk. She said that sidewalks are important, and urged the Commission not to waive the requirement unless there is a real reason to do so. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the amended PCD. The motion carried with the vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the waiver of the sidewalk requirement, but the motion failed with the vote of 1 aye, 8 nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions. 4 Meeting Date: December 20, 1994 2. Case No.: Z -4933-C 3. Request: For WORTHEN BANK BRANCH, CHENAL PARKWAY, approval of a WAIVER of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the site. 4. Location: At the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway- and Kanis Rd. 5. Owner A licant: Worthen Bank 6. Existing Status: Vacant. The tract is an outparcel of an existing PCD. 7. Proposed Use: Bank 8. Planning Staff Recommendation: Approval 9. Planning Commission Recommendation: Denial 10. Conditions or Issues Remaining to be Resolved: None 11. Right -of -Way Issues: None. The required right-of-way is being dedicated. 12. Recommendation for Approval Failed With: A vote of 1 aye, 8 nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions 13. Objectors: None 14. Neighborhood Contact Person/Others: None 15. Neighborhood Plan: Ellis Mountain (18) FILE NO.: Z -4933-C NAME: WORTHEN BANK BRANCH, CHENAL PARKWAY -- AMENDED SHORT - FORM PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: At the southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Rd. DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: WORTHEN BANK MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS C/O Mark Buerkle, Agent 900 W. Markham St. Rector Phillips Morse Little Rock, AR 72201 P. O. Box 7300 371-0272 Little Rock, AR 72217 664-7807 AREA: 1.46 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: PCD _ _ _ _-_ PROPOSED USES: Bank PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 CENSUS TRACT: 42.07 VARIANCES REQUESTED: Approval of a waiver of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the site. BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: On November 20, 1990, the Planning Commission approved a PCD for the site; on December 26, 1990, in Ordinance No. 15,990, the Board of Directors established the PCD. The PCD which was established included the land for an 8.8 acre site with three lots. On one of the lots, the One Source store which is currently located on the site, was constructed. The originally approved PCD includes approval of a site plan for this store. On the two other lots, included in the PCD as outparcels, no uses or site plans were proposed. There was a requirement that any subsequent use proposed for the outparcels he approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors. The applicant, then, proposes an amended PCD for development of a 1.46 acre outparcel lot for construction of a branch bank facility. A 2,466 square foot bank building, with a 2,340 square foot drive-thru canopy is planned. Parking for 20 vehicles is provided, as well as maneuvering and stacking space for vehicles at the drive-thru facility. One access point to Kanis Rd. is provided; the only other access point is to the common internal driveway shared with the One Source store. One monument sign is to be constructed at the Kanis Rd.-Chenal Parkway intersection. The hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays thru FILE Np.: Z-4933-2 Continued Friday, and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays. Construction of the required Master Street Plan improvements on Kanis Road are proposed; however, a waiver from the requirement to provide a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the lot is requested. A. PROPOSAL RE VEST: Review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Directors is requested for an amended PCD for the development of a branch banking facility on an outparcel of a previously approved PCD. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently vacant, and is an outparcel of a PCD established --,in 1990. The existing zoning of the tract is PCD, with the remainder of the approved PCD being located on the tract's east and south borders. To the west, across Kanis Rd., and to the north, across Chenal Parkway, the land is zoned R-2. C. EN INEERING UTILITY COMMENTS: Public Works comments -that: 1) one-half street improvements for Kanis Rd. will be required (The Master Street Plan shows this street to be a collector street, and the street width is to be 36'.); 2) the developer .needs' to contact Pulaski County Public Works Dept. and talk with the Floodplain Administrator (at 370-8620) for base flood elevation data; 3) a sketch grading and drainage plan, meeting the requirements of Sec. 29-186, is required; 4) stormwater detention and boundary survey information will be required. Water Works comments that a pro -rata front footage charge of $15.00 per foot applies for connections on Kanis Rd, and an acreage charge of $300 per acre applies, in addition to normal connection charges, in this area. Wastewater comments that a sewer main extension, with an easement, will be required. Arkansas Power and Light Co. comments that a 15 foot easement will be required along all four boundaries of the site. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. approved the submittal without comment. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. approved the submittal without comment. The Fire Department approved the site plan without comment. 2 FILE NO.: Z -4933-C (Continued) Landscape review comments that the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appear to meet Ordinance requirements. The interior landscaping, however, should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicular use area. D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Section 31-282 requires sidewalks be constructed on both sides of commercial streets. Kanis Rd. is a commercial street; therefore, construction of the sidewalk along the development's Kanis Rd. frontage is required. All technical requirements of the submittal --have been -met. A discussion of site lighting needs to be conducted. E. ANALYSIS• The proposed -development is consistent with the PCD zoning of the site, and all requirements for street construction, except for the one waiver which is being requested, and site improvements have been met. The --applicant states that the isolated location of the site makes pedestrian traffic along Kanis Rd. remote, and states that, due to the surface drainage in the right-of-way along Kanis Rd., a sidewalk would be difficult to provide. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the Planning staff recommends waiver. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: the amended PCD site plan, and approval of'the sidewalk (NOVEMBER 10, 1994) The applicant was represented by Mr. Mark Buerkle-, with Rector Phillips Morse. Staff presented the request and outlined the deficiencies and concerns noted in the discussion outline. Mr. Buerkle responded that all deficiencies would be remedied, and the Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission for the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 29, 1994) Staff presented the request, and indicated that the proposed development is located on an outparcel of the One Source PCD previously approved. As such, the proposal is for an amendment to the previously approved PCD. Staff pointed out that the applicant is requesting a wavier of the requirement to construct a sidewalk along the Kanis Rd. frontage of the site. Mr. Mark Burkle, with Rector Phillips Morse, represented the applicant, and outlined the proposed development. He reiterated 3 FILE NO.. Z-4 33-C Continued the request for a waiver of the sidewalk along Kanis, saying that, because of no sidewalks being required along Chenal Blvd., no sidewalks existing south of the site along the One Source frontage on Kanis Rd., and because of a large drainage ditch which must occupy the area between Kanis Rd. and the applicant's property line, the applicant maintains that a sidewalk is inappropriate. A sidewalk along the Worthen frontage, he said, would be an isolated section which would not continue to the north or to the south. Commissioner Walker pointed out that Kanis Rd. is being diverted to the north at the south edge of,the One Source site, and that the classification of the section_ of Kanis Rd. abutting the One Source and Worthen Bank sites on the west is being changed from a minor arterial to a collector street. He said that the pedestrian traffic along this section of street, at least on the east side of the street, would be minimal. He said he supported development -of a pedestrian circulation plan for areas, and, where sidewalks are omitted, that alternate pedestrian circulation provisions be made. He suggested that, if the land owner to the west, across Kanis Rd. were to develop that land, that a sidewalk might be more appropriate on that side of Kanis Rd. Mr. David Scherer, or the Public Works staff, said that too many sidewalks had been waived, and that the City is required to build them at a later date. He said that the Public Works staff does not support waiving the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County, spoke in support of the Public Works staff recommendation on the sidewalk. She said that sidewalks are important, and urged the Commission not to waive the requirement unless there is a real reason to do so. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the amended PCD. The motion carried with the vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, and 0 abstentions-. A motion was made and seconded to recommend waiver of the sidewalk requirement, but the the vote of 1 aye, 8 nays, 2 absent, and 0 4 approval of the motion failed with abstentions.