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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4997-F Staff AnalysisJ FILE NO.: Z -4997-F NAME: Bale Chevrolet -Honda - Revised PCD LOCATION: 13101 Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: Bale Chevrolet 13101 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 12.93 acres ENGINEER: White-Daters and Assoc. 401 S. Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: PCD ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: Auto Dealership Auto Dealership with the addition of a "quick lube" facility VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On May 3, 1988, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 15,472, rezoning a portion of this property from C-3/0-3 to PCD for an auto dealership. On August 15, 1989, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 15,735 and No. 15,736. Ordinance No. 15,735 rezoned the remainder of this property from C-3 to PCD and Ordinance No. 151736 revised the plan approved by Ordinance No. 15,472. On August 20, 1991, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 16,083 revising the previously approved PCD to allow a driveway on the Chenal Parkway frontage. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PCD by constructing a 31 foot by 59 foot (one-story) "quick lube" building and areas of additional parking/vehicular display. The "quick lube" facility will operate as a component of the auto dealership, with hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. The new building will be a one-story structure with a full basement for servicing vehicles and storage of materials. The applicant is FILE NO.: Z -4997-F (Cont. Proposing 157 additional vehicular storage/display spaces throughout the site. This will be accomplished by moving existing interior curb lines and double stacking the vehicles. The proposed building and additional areas for parking are noted on the attached site plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Bale Chevrolet -Honda auto dealership currently occupies the property. The existing buildings, parking areas and vehicular display areas are noted on the attached site plan. There is a large apartment complex and two small office buildings to the south across West Markham Street. There are commercial uses along Old Town Road to the west, with an apartment complex and medical clinic across Chenal Parkway to the north. There is a commercial strip center to the east across Gamble Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. The Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge and Parkway Place Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate the additional right-of-way for existing sidewalks. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at all corners. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Appropriate handicap ramp will be required per current ADA standards. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. West Markham has a 1996 average daily Traffic Count of 8,000. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: No Comment. 2 FILE NO.: Z -4997-F (Cont. Fire Department: No Comment. County Plannin : No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial at this location. The proposed new building to house the quick lube component of the existing business is consistent with the current land use category. City Recognized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan recommends the use of Planned Zoning Districts to influence more neighborhood -friendly and better quality developments. Landscape Issues: The four (4) evergreen trees that will be lost must be relocated or replaced on the site. Show on revised site plan. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional information to staff on February 2, 2000. The revised plan addresses the outstanding issues or raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant notes that no new ground -mounted signage will be placed on the site. The applicant also provided staff with the hours of operation for the "quick lube" facility and additional details on parking as requested. The applicant has noted that an attempt will be made to relocate the trees that are in the areas where additional parking is proposed. If the trees cannot be relocated, new trees of similar quality will be planted. The trees will be relocated or replaced in existing exterior buffer areas and interior landscaped areas. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The proposed revised PCD should have no adverse effect on the general area. 3 FILE NO.: Z -4997-F (Cont.) H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and F of this report. 2. The trees located within areas where additional parking is proposed must be relocated or replaced. 3. There is to be no new ground -mounted signage on the site. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2000) Tim Daters was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the revised PCD, noting that some additional information was needed. Mr. Daters noted that the additional parking proposed was to be for vehicular display. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Tad Borkowski, of Public Works, stated that the centerlines of the streets needed to be shown in order to determine if any additional right-of-way dedication would be required. It was noted that the trees that would be lost must be relocated or replaced on the site. Mr. Daters stated that an attempt would be made to relocate the trees. There being no further- issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised PCD to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 17, 2000) The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 4 February 17, 2000 ITEM NO.: 3 NAME: Bale Chevrolet -Honda - Revised PCD LOCATION: 13101 Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: Bale Chevrolet 13101 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 12.93 acres ZONING: PCD ENGINEER: FILE NO.: Z -4997-F White-Daters and Assoc. 401 S. Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ALLOWED USES: Auto Dealership PROPOSED USE: Auto Dealership with the addition of a "quick lube" facility VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On May 3, 1988, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 15,472, rezoning a portion of this property from C-3/0-3 to PCD for an auto dealership. On August 15, 1989, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 151,735 and No. 151736. Ordinance No. 15,735 rezoned the remainder of this property from C-3 to PCD and Ordinance No. 15,736 revised the plan approved by Ordinance No. 15,472. On August 20, 1991, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 16,083 revising the previously approved PCD to allow a driveway on the Chenal Parkway frontage. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PCD by constructing a 31 foot by 59 foot (one-story) "quick lube" building and areas of additional parking/vehicular display. The "quick lube" facility will operate as a component of the auto dealership, with hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. The new building will be a February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4997-F one-story structure with a full basement for servicing vehicles and storage of materials. The applicant is proposing 157 additional vehicular storage/display spaces throughout the site. This will be accomplished by moving existing interior curb lines and double stacking the vehicles. The proposed building and additional areas for parking are noted on the attached site plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Bale Chevrolet -Honda auto dealership currently occupies the property. The existing buildings, parking areas and vehicular display areas are noted on the attached site plan. There is a large apartment complex and two small office buildings to the south across West Markham Street. There are commercial uses along Old Town Road to the west, with an apartment complex and medical clinic across Chenal Parkway to the north. There is a commercial strip center to the east across Gamble Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. The Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge and Parkway Place Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Dedicate the additional right-of-way for existing sidewalks. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at all corners. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Appropriate handicap ramp will be required per current ADA standards. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. West Markham has a 1996 average daily Traffic Count of 8,000. K February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4997-F E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: No Comment. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: -No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial at this location. The proposed new building to house the quick lube component of the existing business is consistent with the current land use category. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan recommends the use of Planned Zoning Districts to influence more neighborhood -friendly and better quality developments. Landscape Issues: The four (4) evergreen trees that will be lost must be relocated or replaced on the site. Show on revised site plan. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan and additional information to staff on February 2, 2000. The revised plan addresses the outstanding issues or raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant notes that no new ground -mounted signage will be placed on the site. The applicant also provided staff with the hours of operation for the "quick lube" facility and additional details on parking as requested. 3 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4997-F The applicant has noted that an attempt will be made to relocate the trees that are in the areas where additional parking is proposed. If the trees cannot be relocated, new trees of similar quality will be planted. The trees will be relocated or replaced in existing exterior buffer areas and interior landscaped areas. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The proposed revised PCD should have no adverse effect on the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and F of this report. 2. The trees located within areas where additional parking is proposed must be relocated or replaced. 3. There is to be no new ground -mounted signage on the site. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 27, 2000) Tim Daters was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the revised PCD, noting that some additional information was needed. Mr. Daters noted that the additional parking proposed was to be for vehicular display. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Tad Borkowski, of Public Works, stated that the centerlines of the streets needed to be shown in order to determine if any additional right-of-way dedication would be required. It was noted that the trees that would be lost must be relocated or replaced on the site. Mr. Daters stated that an attempt would be made to relocate the trees. There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised PCD to the full Commission for resolution. 4 February 17, 2000 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: Z -4997-F (FEBRUARY 17, 2000) The Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 5