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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4933-G Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-493 NAME: National Home Center Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 15707 Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: National Home Center 15707 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: Crafton, Tull and Associates 10825 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 5.749 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot RRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PCD and C-3, General Commercial District Retail - Lumber Sales, General Retails Sales Revised PCD Expansion of Lumber Storage Area VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: A deferral of the required street improvements to Wellington Village Road until development of abutting properties. BACKGROUND: On December 26, 1990, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 15,990 establishing Mechanics Lumber Company PCD. The approval allowed for the construction of a hardware store and lumberyard at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The project consisted of 17,500 square feet of retail and 32,320 square feet of lumber storage. Two out parcels were proposed with no immediate development plans for the parcels. A requirement was that any subsequent use proposed for the out parcels be approved by the Commission and Board of Directors. FILE NO.: Z -4933-G (Cont. On December 20, 1994, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 16,811 revising the previously approved PCD to allow Worthern Bank Branch, Chenal Parkway to locate on a 1.46 acre out parcel lot located at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The branch bank facility was to contain 2,466 square feet with a 2,340 square foot drive-thru canopy. Ordinance No. 16,812 waived the sidewalk requirement for the Worthen Bank Branch, Chenal Parkway along the Kanis Road frontage. Ordinance No. 17,008 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 21, 1995 amended the previously approved PCD to allow for elimination of the eastern out parcel and combining the out parcel with the hardware store lot. The applicant proposed the construction of a 15,000 square foot addition to the existing building, including an expanded parking area. Ordinance No. 17,009 provided for the location and restriction of access drives to the site from the proposed north/south arterial (Wellington Hills Road). Ordinance No. 17,012 provided for the payment of $20,000 toward the construction for the intersection of Chenal Parkway and the future east boundary street. Ordinance No. 17,013 provided for the construction of the east boundary street to be the full width of the north one-half of the east boundary street. Ordinance No. 17,574 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 16, 1997, removed the eastern most lot from the PCD and zoned the property C-3, General Commercial District. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: National Home Center located at 15707 Chenal Parkway is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD for the site to allow an expansion of the current facilities located on the site. The subject property contains 5.749 acres, which is the result of combining Lot 1, a platted lot and Lot 3, which is unplatted. Lot 1 is currently zoned PCD and Lot 3 is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial District. The site contains an existing 12,951 square foot material storage area and 63 parking spaces. The desire is to expand the material storage area by 13,327 square feet and add 36 new parking spaces. The new material storage area is proposed under roof and the storage area that faces the Parkway is proposed with exposed aggregate concrete tilt -up panel walls. The new materials storage area that faces east will be finished in the same manner as the existing structure, which is painted metallic siding. The application includes a request for a deferral of the required one-half street improvements to Wellington Village Road. The deferral request is to require street construction at the time adjacent property across Wellington Village Road is developed. The applicant has indicated improvements will be constructed to Kanis Road with the proposed building expansion. The applicant is requesting the required improvements to Chenal Parkway be constructed with the public project (the extension of Wellington Village Road and Chenal Parkway) scheduled to begin in the summer of 2006. FA FILE NO.: Z -4933-G Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: National Home Center is located on the site with vacant properties located to the east and west. The area of the proposed expansion for National Home Center is currently wooded. Chenal Parkway is constructed to Master Street Plan standard with a sidewalk located along a portion of the site. Wellington Village Road has not been constructed adjacent to the site. Kanis Road is a narrow unimproved road with open ditches along the property frontage. Other uses in the area include commercial and office uses. An automobile related use is located to the east of this site, which was recently approved as a PCD. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site and the Parkway Place Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Proposed Wellington Road and Kanis Road are classified on the Master Street Plan as minor arterials. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 30 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Wellington Road and Chenal Parkway, and Wellington Road and Kanis Road. 4. With the site development, provide the design of these streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. Contact Traffic Engineering (Bill Henry 379-1816) regarding lane requirements at the intersections. 5. Pians of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right- of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 6. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 3 FILE NO.: Z -4933-G Cont. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 11. Any future proposed driveways on Wellington Road will have to be located close to the midpoint on Wellington Road. (Insufficient frontage for two (2) driveways). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Pant Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. If larger and/or additional meters are installed, a Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of a PCD for an expansion of an existing use. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Wellington Hills and Kanis are shown as Minor Arterials on the Master Street Plan and Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through 4 FILE NO.: Z-49 33-G Cont. traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. 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 all of the abutting streets since they are arterials. Bicycle Plan: A Class I bike route is located along Chenal parkway adjacent to this property. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. City Recv nixed Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. In the Office and Commercial Development Goal, it states to "Aggressively use Planned Zoning Districts (PZDs) to influence more neighborhood -friendly and better quality developments." This application is a revision of a PCD and would support this objective. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer minimal ordinance requirements. 2. A thirty-eight foot (38) wide street buffer is required along Chenal Parkway. This area is to average 38 foot, but in no case less than half, nineteen foot (19). It appears to be a directional parking lot, thus appears maneuvering area can be reduced to help meet this average. 3. All dead/diseased landscaping should be replaced per the minimal city landscape ordinance requirements. 4. A forty-eight percent (48%) upgrade is required towards meeting the City's minimal landscaping ordinance requirements due to the expansion. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 8, 2006) The applicant's representative was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the site plan did not include any existing or proposed dumpster locations and requested the applicant indicate any proposed dumpster locations on the proposed site plan. Staff also questioned if any additional signage was being proposed as a part of the development. I.1 FILE NO.: Z -4933-G (Cont. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated dedication of right-of-way and half street improvements would be required on all abutting roadways per the Master Street Plan. Staff also stated a grading permit would be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities on the site. Staff stated the City's Storm Water Detention Ordinance would apply to any development of the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscaping improvements would be required on the site. Staff stated a forty-eight (48) percent upgrade would be required due to the expansion. Staff also stated any dead or diseased landscaping should be replaced per the minimum landscape ordinance requirements. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the March 8, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the proposed dumpster location and the location of the existing signage. The applicant has also indicated additional building signage will be added to the new construction. The site plan indicates landscaping upgrades will be completed per current ordinance requirements. The site plan indicates any additional dumpsters will be located within the development and screened from adjoining roadways. The requested revision is to allow an expansion of the existing hardware store located on the site. The expansion is proposed with an additional 13,327 square feet of materials storage and 36 parking spaces. The new material storage area is proposed under roof and the storage area that faces the Parkway is proposed with exposed aggregate concrete tilt -up panel walls. The new materials storage area that faces east will be finished in the same manner as the existing structure, which is painted metallic siding. Based on the square footage after expansion a total of 87 parking spaces would typically be required. The site plan indicates a total of 99 on-site parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required for the proposed development. There are existing signs located along Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The sign along Chenal Parkway is a seven foot by fifteen foot sign on a twelve foot by sixteen foot concrete base. The sign located along Kanis Road is a five foot three inches by fifteen foot sign on a twelve foot by sixteen foot base. The application includes a request for a deferral of the required one-half street improvements to Wellington Village Road. The deferral request is to require 6 FILE NO.: Z -4933-G (Cont. street construction at the time adjacent property across Wellington Village Road is developed. The applicant has indicated improvements will be constructed to Kanis Road with the proposed building expansion. The applicant is requesting the required improvements to Chenal Parkway be constructed at the time of the intersection improvements and signalization for Wellington Village Road and Chenal Parkway scheduled to begin in the summer of 2006. I. 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 above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the deferral request of the required street construction to Wellington Village Road until abutting properties are developed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the deferral request of the required street construction to Wellington Village Road until abutting properties are developed. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 March 30, 2006 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z -4933-G NAME: National Home Center Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 15707 Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: National Home Center 15707 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: Crafton, Tull and Associates 10825 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 5.749 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD and C-3, General Commercial District ALLOWED USES: Retail - Lumber Sales, General Retails Sales PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Expansion of Lumber Storage Area VARIANCESIVVAIVERS REQUESTED: A deferral of the required street improvements to Wellington Village Road until development of abutting properties. BACKGROUND: On December 26, 1990, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 15,990 establishing Mechanics Lumber Company PCD. The approval allowed for the construction of a hardware store and lumberyard at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The project consisted of 17,500 square feet of retail and 32,320 square feet of lumber storage. Two out parcels were proposed with no immediate development plans for the parcels. A requirement was that any subsequent use proposed for the out parcels be approved by the Commission and Board of Directors. March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12(Cont.)_FILE NO.: Z -4933-G On December 20, 1994, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 16,811 revising the previously approved PCD to allow Worthern Bank Branch, Chenal Parkway to locate on a 1.46 acre out parcel lot located at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The branch bank facility was to contain 2,466 square feet with a 2,340 square foot drive-thru canopy. Ordinance No. 16,812 waived the sidewalk requirement for the Worthen Bank Branch, Chenal Parkway along the Kanis Road frontage. Ordinance No. 17,008 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on :November 21, 1995 amended the previously approved PCD to allow for elimination of the eastern out parcel and combining the out parcel with the hardware store lot. The applicant proposed the construction of a 15,000 square foot addition to the existing building, including an expanded parking area. Ordinance No. 17,009 provided for the location and restriction of access drives to the site from the proposed north/south arterial (Wellington Hills Road). Ordinance No. 17,012 provided for the payment of $20,000 toward the construction for the intersection of Chenal Parkway and the future east boundary street. Ordinance No. 17,013 provided for the construction of the east boundary street to be the full width of the north one-half of the east boundary street. Ordinance No. 17,574 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 16, 1997, removed the eastern most lot from the PCD and zoned the property C-3, General Commercial District. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: National Home Center located at 15707 Chenal Parkway is requesting a revision to the previously approved PCD for the site to allow an expansion of the current facilities located on the site. The subject property contains 5.749 acres, which is the result of combining Lot 1, a platted lot and Lot 3, which is unplatted. Lot 1 is currently zoned PCD and Lot 3 is currently zoned C-3, General Commercial District. The site contains an existing 12,951 square foot material storage area and 63 parking spaces. The desire is to expand the material storage area by 13,327 square feet and add 36 new parking spaces. The new material storage area is proposed under roof and the storage area that faces the Parkway is proposed with exposed aggregate concrete tilt -up panel walls. The new materials storage area that faces east will be finished in the same manner as the existing structure, which is painted metallic siding. The application includes a request for a deferral of the required one-half street improvements to Wellington Village Road. The deferral request is to require street construction at the time adjacent property across Wellington Village Road is developed. The applicant has indicated improvements will be constructed to Kanis Road with the proposed building expansion. The applicant is requesting the required improvements to Chenal Parkway be constructed with the public 2 March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4933-G project (the extension of Wellington Village Road and Chenal Parkway) scheduled to begin in the summer of 2006. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: National Home Center is located on the site with vacant properties located to the east and west. The area of the proposed expansion for National Home Center is currently wooded. Chenal Parkway is constructed to Master Street Plan standard with a sidewalk located along a portion of the site. Wellington Village Road has not been constructed adjacent to the site. Kanis Road is a narrow unimproved road with open ditches along the property frontage. Other uses in the area include commercial and office uses. An automobile related use is located to the east of this site, which was recently approved as a PCD. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site and the Parkway Place Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Proposed Wellington Road and Kanis Road are classified on the Master Street Plan as minor arterials. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 30 foot radial dedication of right -of --way is required at the intersections of Wellington Road and Chenal Parkway, and Wellington Road and Kanis Road. 4. With the site development, provide the design of these streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. Contact Traffic Engineering (Bill Henry 379-1816) regarding lane requirements at the intersections. 5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right- of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 6. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the 3 March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4933-G proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 11. Any future proposed driveways on Wellington Road will have to be located close to the midpoint on Wellington Road. (Insufficient frontage for two (2) driveways). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Paint Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. If larger and/or additional :meters are installed, a Capital Investment Charge based on the size of: the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of a PCD for an expansion of an existing use. 0 March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4933-G The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan Master Street Plan: Wellington Hills and Kanis are shown as Minor Arterials on the Master Street Plan and Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. 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 all of the abutting streets since they are arterials. Bicycle Pian: A Class I bike route is located along Chenal parkway adjacent to this property. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. In the Office and Commercial Development Goal, it states to "Aggressively use Planned Zoning Districts (PZDs) to influence more neighborhood -friendly and better quality developments." This application is a revision of a PCD and would support this objective. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer minimal ordinance requirements. 2. A thirty-eight foot (38) wide street buffer is required along Chenal Parkway. This area is to average 38 foot, but in no case less than half, nineteen foot (19). It appears to be a directional parking lot, thus appears maneuvering area can be reduced to help meet this average. 3. All dead/diseased landscaping should be replaced per the minimal city landscape ordinance requirements. 4. A forty-eight percent (48%) upgrade is required towards meeting the City's minimal landscaping ordinance requirements due to the expansion. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. E March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4933-G G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 8, 2006) The applicant's representative was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the site plan did not include any existing or proposed dumpster locations and requested the applicant indicate any proposed dumpster locations on the proposed site plan. Staff also questioned if any additional signage was being proposed as a part of the development. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated dedication of right-of-way and half street improvements would be required on all abutting roadways per the Master Street Plan. Staff also stated a grading permit would be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities on the site. Staff stated the City's Storm, Water Detention Ordinance would apply to any development of the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscaping improvements would be required on the site. Staff stated a forty-eight (48) percent upgrade would be required due to the expansion. Staff also stated any dead or diseased landscaping should be replaced per the minimum landscape ordinance requirements. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the March 8, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the proposed dumpster location and the location of the existing signage. The applicant has also indicated additional building signage will be added to the new construction. The site plan indicates landscaping upgrades will be completed per current ordinance requirements. The site plan indicates any additional dumpsters will be located within the development and screened from adjoining roadways. The requested revision is to allow an expansion of the existing hardware store located on the site. The expansion is proposed with an additional 13,327 square feet of materials storage and 36 parking spaces. The new material storage area is proposed under roof and the storage area that faces the Parkway is proposed with exposed aggregate concrete tilt -up panel walls. The new materials storage area that faces east will be finished in the same manner as the existing structure, which is painted metallic siding. D March 30, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4933-G Based on the square footage after expansion a total of 87 parking spaces would typically be required. The site plan indicates a total of 99 on-site parking spaces. The indicated parking is more than adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required for the proposed development. There are existing signs located along Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road. The sign along Chenal Parkway is a seven foot by fifteen foot sign on a twelve foot by sixteen foot concrete base. The sign located along Kanis Road is a five foot three inches by fifteen foot sign on a twelve foot by sixteen foot base. The application includes a request for a deferral of the required one-half street improvements to Wellington Village Road. The deferral request is to require street construction at the time adjacent property across Wellington Village Road is developed. The applicant has indicated improvements will be constructed to Kanis Road with the proposed building expansion. The applicant is requesting the required improvements to Chenal Parkway be constructed at the time of the intersection improvements and signalization for Wellington Village Road and Chenal Parkway scheduled to begin in the summer of 2006. 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 above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the deferral request of the required street construction to Wellington Village Road until abutting properties are developed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the deferral request of the required street construction to Wellington Village Road until abutting properties are developed. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 12 ' Z -4933-G NAME: National Home Center Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: located at 15707 Chenal Parkway ts PlanningStaff taff Comments: 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than March 15, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than March 24, 2006. The site plan indicates the placement of additional lumber/material storage on the site. The existing indicates 17,845 square feet of retail space, 36,517 square feet of material storage and 63 parking spaces. 2,537 square feet of material storage space is proposed for removal and 13,327 square feet of material storage added for a total of 47,307 square feet of material storage. 29 additional parking spaces are also proposed. Based on the proposed use and expansion area a total of 87 parking spaces would typically be required. The indicated parking 99 parking spaces is more than adequate to meet the typical minimum parking required. The applicant's cover letter and site plan indicates the entire storage area will be constructed under roof and will be screened from the adjoining roadways. Is platting of the site being proposed? Are any new drives being proposed to Wellington Village Road now or in the future? Is there any new signage being proposed as a part of this development including any additional building signage? If so provide details of the proposed signage including building signage locating the area for signage and to percent of the fagade area to be covered with signage. Identify the height and area of the existing indicated signage located on the site. Will the days and hours of operation remain as were previously approved? Please provide a note in the general notes section of the site plan indicating the days and hours of operation. Are there any existing or proposed dumpster(s) located on the site? If so locate the dumpster(s) and provide a note concerning the required screening. Any additional site lighting must be low level and directional, directed inward to the site to avoid over -spilling to adjacent properties. Public Works Conditions: Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal a erial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. f M Proposed Wellington Road and Kanis Road are classified on the Master Street Plan Item # 12 as minor arterials. A dedication of right-of=way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 30 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of Wellington Road and Chenal Parkway, and Wellington Road and Kanis Road. 4. With the site development, provide the design of these streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. Contact Traffic Engineering (Bill Henry 379-1816) regarding lane requirements at the intersections. 5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 6. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 8. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 11. Any future proposed driveways on Wellington Road will have to be located close to the midpoint on Wellington Road. (Insufficient frontage for two (2) driveways). Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Center -Point Ener : SBC: Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. If larger and/or additional meters are installed, a Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: Item # 12 CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: Landscape: Revised plat/plan. Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Item # 12 Additional Landscaping Comments: 12. National Home Center (Z -4933-G Site plan must comply with the cities minimal landscape and buffer minimal ordinance requirements. A thirty-eight foot (3 8) wide street buffer is required along Chenal Parkway. This area is to average 38 foot, but in no case less than half, nineteen foot (19). It appears to be a directional parking lot, thus appears maneuvering area can be reduced to help meet this average. All dead/diseased landscaping should be replaced per the minimal city landscape ordinance requirements. A forty-eight percent (48%) upgrade is required towards meeting the cities minimal landscaping ordinance requirements due to the expansion. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.