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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5038-I Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: NAME: Seven Acres Business Park Revised Long -form POD LOCATION: On the Southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Seven Acres Drive DEVELOPER: Bank of Little Rock 10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A Little Rock, AR 72210 FNr�INFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.60 Acres CURRENT ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 MW FT. NEW STREET: 0 ALLOWED USES: 0-1, Quiet Office Uses PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: 0-1 Quiet Office Uses — Placement of a six foot fence along the southern property line. VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The Little Rock Board of Directors by Ordinance No. 16,319, adopted on December 15, 1992, established the Seven Acres Business Park containing four lots. This followed a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1992. The approved POD allowed office/showroom/warehouse uses on all lots except Lot 1. The building on Lot 1 was to be used for accessory commercial uses. On February 20, 1996, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,118, amending the POD to allow the Golden Collision Center (auto repair business) to be constructed on Lot 4. An Alltel cellular tower and Comcast cable equipment building were approved for placement on Lot 4 at a later date. FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 (Cont.) On July 7, 1998, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,764 amending the site plan for Lots 1 and 2. The office, showroom/warehouse building for Lot 2 was increased to 17,114 square feet in area and the revised plan maintained the 50 foot landscape buffer along the west property line. On December 20, 1999, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 18,161 amending the site plan for Lot 2. Lot 2 was subdivided into two lots with separate buildings on each lot. The total area for the two buildings was 12,816 square feet, a decrease from 17,764 square feet that was previously approved for Lot 2. The 50 -foot wide landscape area along the west property line was maintained. The Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to revise the previously approved site plan for Lot 1 only on January 3, 2002. The applicant proposed to develop Lot 1 of Seven Acres Business Park with an office/commercial development. The development would have consisted of all office uses facing Cantrell Road and a mini -storage development to the rear. The applicant proposed mini -storage in four separate buildings ranging from 20 feet x 150 feet to 20 feet x 185 feet. The site also contained a resident manager office and apartment (1880 square feet) for the mini - storage facility. There were 42 parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. On January 6, 2004, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,019 amending the previously approved POD for Seven Acres Business Park. The applicant proposed to split Lot 1 of the Seven Acres Business Park into two separate parcels. Each individual lot would contain a building to be used as an office use. Lot 1A would contain a bank building with drive-through lanes and Lot 1B would contain a mortgage company. The applicant indicated 0-1, Quiet Office District uses as alternate uses for each lot. Lot 1A was proposed at 1.11 acres with a proposed building square footage of 2,888 with a proposed expansion area of 2,598. The applicant indicated 38 parking spaces on the lot. The maximum building height proposed was 25.0 feet. Lot 1 B was proposed at 1.30 acres and building square footage of 3,975 and a 2,601 square foot expansion area. The applicant indicated 53 parking spaces to be contained on Lot 1 B. The maximum building height proposed for Lot 1B was also 25.0 feet. These two lots have developed as were previously proposed. The expansion area has not been developed but remains as a request for potential future development. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously approved POD to allow the placement of a six foot wood fence along the southern perimeter of Lots 1A and 1 B. All requirements of the previous approval remain in effect with the current request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is developed with a branch bank facility and a mortgage company. All the lots within the Seven Acres Subdivision have developed. The uses include; OAP FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 (Cont. an auto collusion repair business, an office/warehouse showroom, an office building with two suites and the bank and mortgage company located on the lots currently under review. There is a wireless communication facility tower located on the south property line of this site. Other uses in the area include single-family residences immediately to the west of the site along Bella Rosa Drive and Cantrell Road to the north. There is a landscaping nursery to the east of the site. A creek and floodway are located along the south property line of this subdivision. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Westchester Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one phone call in opposition to the request from an adjoining property owner and one phone call requesting additional information. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 —the Highway 10 Express Route: F. ISSU ES)TEC H N I CAL/D ES i GN : Planning Division: ivision: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of a Planned Office Development for fencing changes. 3 FILE NO.: Z -5038-I Cont. L 2 The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and Seven Acres Drive is shown as Local Street. 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. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a Principal Arterial. Local Streets (Seven Acres Drive), which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes, are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike route on the north side of Cantrell Road along the creek. 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 property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The fence is to be six feet in height, opaque, and face side directed outward. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 26, 2006) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented the item indicating there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding issues associated with the request remaining from the January 26, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is proposing the placement of a six (6) foot wood fence along the southern property line of the existing development. The site plan notes the fence will be constructed with the decorative or face side toward the property located to the south. The applicant has indicated the fence will not be placed within any required building setbacks. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Typically fence placement is allowed on property lines to act as screening and buffering from adjoining properties. The property to the south would not typically require screening or buffering since the property is zoned POD and is currently developed as an office 4 FILE NO.: Z -5038-I Cont. use. The developer has indicated the fencing is desired to enhance the property and provide additional security. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the placement of a fence in this location will negatively impact the adjoining properties. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 16, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There was one registered objector present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of 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. Mr. Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated the owners of the property were requesting the placement of a six-foot wood fence along their southern property line to enhance their development. He stated if the property were not zoned PDD the developers would be allowed the placement of the fence by - right. Mr. Doug Becker addressed the Commission in opposition. He stated his property was located behind the bank facility and the proposed fence would be located forty feet from his front door. He stated currently he looked out and could see Cantrell Road. He stated with the fence he would be looking at a six-foot fence all day long. He stated he would support the placement of a six-foot fence along the portion of the property which did not front his property lowering to a three foot fence in front of his property. He stated with a six-foot fence in front of his property security would be a concern for his building. He stated the street ended at his development and there was little activity within the development at night. The Commission questioned Mr. McGetrick as to the need for the fence. Mr. McGetrick stated the bank wanted the fence to improve the appearance of their site. He stated the fence would be a two-sided shadow box fence. There was a general discussion concerning 'the fence and the need for the fence. The Commission indicated there would be an impact on the adjoining property if the fence were allowed. A motion was made to approve the request. The motion failed by a vote of 2 ayes, 9 noes and 0 absent. 5 February 16, 2006 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 NAME: Seven Acres Business Park Revised Long -form POD LOCATION: On the Southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Seven Acres Drive DEVELOPER: Bank of Little Rock 10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A Little Rock, AR 72210 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.60 Acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 -M 0-1, Quiet Office Uses Revised POD FT. NEW STREET: 0 PROPOSED USE: 0-1 Quiet Office Uses — Placement of a six foot fence along the southern property line. VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The Little Rock Board of Directors by Ordinance No. 16,319, adopted on December 15, 1992, established the Seven Acres Business Park containing four lots. This followed a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1992. The approved POD allowed office/showroom/warehouse uses on all lots except Lot 1. The building on Lot 1 was to be used for accessory commercial uses. On February 20, 1996, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,118, amending the POD to allow the Golden Collision Center (auto repair business) to be constructed on Lot 4. An Alltel cellular tower and Comcast cable equipment building were approved for placement on Lot 4 at a later date. February 16, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-503 On July 7, 1998, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,764 amending the site plan for Lots 1 and 2. The office, showroom/warehouse building for Lot 2 was increased to 17,114 square feet in area and the revised plan maintained the 50 foot landscape buffer along the west property line. On December 20, 1999, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 18,161 amending the site plan for Lot 2. Lot 2 was subdivided into two lots with separate buildings on each lot. The total area for the two buildings was 12,816 square feet, a decrease from 17,764 square feet that was previously approved for Lot 2. The 50 -foot wide landscape area along the west property line was maintained. The Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to revise the previously approved site plan for Lot 1 only on January 3, 2002. The applicant proposed to develop Lot 1 of Seven Acres Business Park with an office/commercial development. The development would have consisted of all office uses facing Cantrell Road and a mini -storage development to the rear. The applicant proposed mini -storage in four separate buildings ranging from 20 feet x 150 feet to 20 feet x 185 feet. The site also contained a resident manager office and apartment (1880 square feet) for the mini - storage facility. There were 42 parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. On January 6, 2004, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,019 amending the previously approved POD for Seven Acres Business Park. The applicant proposed to split Lot 1 of the Seven Acres Business Park into two separate parcels. Each 'individual lot would contain a building to be used as an office use. Lot 1A would contain a bank building with drive-through lanes and Lot 1 B would contain a mortgage company. The applicant indicated 0-1, Quiet Office District uses as alternate uses for each lot. Lot 1A was proposed at 1.11 acres with a proposed building square footage of 2,888 with a proposed expansion area of 2,598. The applicant indicated 38 parking spaces on the lot. The maximum building height proposed was 25.0 feet. Lot 1 B was proposed at 1.30 acres and building square footage of 3,975 and a 2,601 square foot expansion area. The applicant indicated 53 parking spaces to be contained on Lot 1 B. The maximum building height proposed for Lot 1 B was also 25.0 feet. These two lots have developed as were previously proposed. The expansion area has not been developed but remains as a request for potential future development. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously approved POD to allow the placement of a six foot wood fence along the southern perimeter of Lots 1A and 1B. All requirements of the previous approval remain in effect with the current request. Pa February 16, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is developed with a branch bank facility and a mortgage company. All the lots within the Seven Acres Subdivision have developed. The uses include; an auto collusion repair business, an office/warehouse showroom, an office building with two suites and the bank and mortgage company located on the lots currently under review. There is a wireless communication facility tower located on the south property line of this site. Other uses in the area include single-family residences immediately to the west of the site along Bella Rosa Drive and Cantrell Road to the north. There is a landscaping nursery to the east of the site. A creek and floodway are located along the south property line of this subdivision. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Westchester Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one phone call in opposition to the request from an adjoining property owner and one phone call requesting additional information. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: No comment. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 —the Highway 10 Express Route. 3 L I February 16, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 F. ISSU ESITECHN ICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of a Planned Office Development for fencing changes. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and Seven Acres Drive is shown as Local Street. 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. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a Principal Arterial. Local Streets (Seven Acres Drive), which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes, are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike route on the north side of Cantrell Road along the creek. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. CRY Recognized Neighborhood Action Pian: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The fence is to be six feet in height, opaque, and face side directed outward. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 26, 2006) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented the item indicating there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding issues associated with the request remaining from the January 26, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is proposing the placement of a six (6) foot wood fence along the southern property 4 February 16, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont) FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 line of the existing development. The site plan notes the fence will be constructed with the decorative or face side toward the property located to the south. The applicant has indicated the fence will not be placed within any required building setbacks. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Typically fence placement is allowed on property lines to act as screening and buffering from adjoining properties. The property to the south would not typically require screening or buffering since the property is zoned POD and is currently developed as an office use. The developer has indicated the fencing is desired to enhance the property and provide additional security. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the placement of a fence in this location will negatively impact the adjoining properties. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 16, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There was one registered objector present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of 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. Mr. Pat McGetrick addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated the owners of the property were requesting the placement of a six-foot wood fence along their southern property line to enhance their development. He stated if the property were not zoned POD the developers would be allowed the placement of the fence by - right. Mr. Doug Becker addressed the Commission in opposition. He stated his property was located behind the bank facility and the proposed fence would be located forty feet from his front door. He stated currently he looked out and could see Cantrell Road. He stated with the fence he would be looking at a six-foot fence all day long. He stated he would support the placement of a six-foot fence along the portion of the property which did not front his property lowering to a three foot fence in front of his property. He stated with a six-foot fence in front of his property security would be a concern for his building. He stated the street ended at his development and there was little activity within the development at night. 5 February 16, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-5038-1 The Commission questioned Mr. McGetrick as to the need for the fence. Mr. McGetrick stated the bank wanted the fence to improve the appearance of their site. He stated the fence would be a two-sided shadow box fence. There was a general discussion concerning the fence and the need for the fence. The Commission indicated there would be an impact on the adjoining property if the fence were allowed. A motion was made to approve the request. The motion failed by a vote of 2 ayes, 9 noes and 0 absent. A ITEM NO.: 11 Z-5038-1 NAME: Seven Acres Business Park Revised Long -form POD LOCATION: on the Southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Seven Acres Drive Plannina Staff Comments: 1. 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 February 1, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 8, 2006. 2. The request is for the placement of a six foot wood fence along the southern property line. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: No comment. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point 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. Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of a Planned Office Development for fencing changes. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and Seven Acres Drive is shown as Local Street. 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. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a Principal Arterial. Local Streets (Seven Acres Drive), which are abutted by non- residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes, are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike route on the north side of Cantrell Road along the creek. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. City Recognized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The fence is to be six feet in height, opaque, and face side directed outward. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 1, 2006.