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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5038-J Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -5038-J NAME: Lot 2R Seven Acres Business Park Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: Located at 6 Seven Acres Drive DEVELOPER: RAAD, LLC Doug Becker #6 Seven Acres Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.31 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 '•t 0-1, Quiet Office Uses Revised POD — Lot 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Office/Warehouse and 0-1, Quiet Office Uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. (Section 31-231) 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 Golden Collision Center (auto repair business) to FILE NO.: Z -5038-J Cont. 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. 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 buffer along the west property line was maintained. The final plat was not executed and the approval has since expired. 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 16 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 building expansion area has not been developed but remains as a request for future development. The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,529 on May 2, 2006, allowing a revision to lots 1 A and 1B of the development. The approval allowed the placement of a six-foot wood fence along the southern perimeter of Lots 1A and 1B. No other modifications were approved with the request. K FILE NO.: Z -5038-J A. PRO POSAUREQUEST/APP LICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to revise the Planned Office Development (POD) to allow Lot 2 to be subdivided into two (2) separate parcels. Lot 2RA contains 0.61 acres and an existing office/warehouse building containing 7,000 square feet. Proposed Lot 2RB will contain 0.70 acres and an 8,000 square foot office/showroom/warehouse building. The new lot will be created as a lot without public street frontage. Access to the lot will be provided via a 30 -foot access and utility easement along the front of the property and second access and utility easement will be provided along the rear of the property. The Bill of Assurance filed May 30, 1996 does not address the use of the property or the request for a lot split. An amendment to the Bill of Assurance for Lots 1 R and 2R was filed July 21, 2004, does not address the current request to allow a lot split of a previously platted lot. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The 7 Acres Business Park has developed with a mixture of uses including office and commercial type uses. There is a branch bank and a mortgage company located on the northwestern lots of the development and a contractor's office is located on the northeastern lot of the development adjacent to Cantrell Road. Also included in the development is an auto collusion repair business, an office/warehouse showroom and an office building. There is also a wireless communication facility tower located on the southern property line of the 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: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the Tulley Cove and Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. FILE NO.: Z -5038-J Cont. 2. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 4. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 5. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of one (1) foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on the plat and grading plans. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements to serve Lot 2RB. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. A private line agreement will be required to provide water service to Lot 2RB. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Fire hydrants will be required. The west drive must maintain a minimum width of 20 -feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route. 0 FILE NO.: Z -5038-J (Cont. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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 revised Planned Office Development to allow the subdivision of Lot 2R for the creation of a new office/warehouse building. A Planned Office Development is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial. 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. Seven Acres Drive is a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets, 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 are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Action Plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the buffer area as undisturbed. The area along the west perimeter is zoned residential. 3. The landscape ordinance requires building landscaping. A variance from this requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. The landscape ordinance requires a perimeter landscaping of nine (9') feet around the sites entirety. A variance from this requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT, (February 4, 2010) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating in 1999 a request to allow a lot split similar to the current request was approved. Staff 5 FILE NO.: Z -5038-J (Cont. stated the developer did not follow through with the final platting and the previous approval had expired. Staff stated there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff questioned any proposed fencing along the southern and western perimeters. Staff also questioned any proposed signage on the new lot. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit for a flood hazard area was required prior to construction. Staff also stated a minimum finish floor elevation of one foot above the base flood elevation was required to be shown on the plat and grading plans. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the landscape ordinance required the placement of building landscaping and a perimeter landscape strip along the northern perimeter. Staff stated any variation from this requirement would require approval by the City Beautiful Commission. Staff requested a -note be included on the site plan stating the western buffer area was to remain undisturbed. 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 issues raised at the February 4, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated fencing is not proposed along the western and southern perimeters. The revised site plan also indicates building signage consistent with signage allowed in office zones will be utilized on the front facade of the building. A single ground mounted sign is proposed within the front yard area of the building. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum sign area of sixty-four (64) square feet. The site plan indicates an 8,004 square foot building with a maximum building height of 30 -feet. The building is proposed with a single overhead door on the front of the building located along the western portion of the building. Building landscaping will be provided per the landscape ordinance requirements. The site plan does not include a landscape strip along the northern perimeter of the parking lot. The applicant has indicated the new drive is an extension of the drive serving the eastern building. The eastern site was developed without landscaping along the northern perimeter. The revised plan includes a note stating the 50 -foot western buffer will remain as undisturbed. A note on the site plan also indicates all site lighting will be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. A FILE NO.: Z -5038-J Cont. The hours of operation proposed for the development are from 7 am to 10 pm seven days per week. The developer has indicated 0-1, Quiet Office Uses as allowable alternative uses for the site. The site plan indicates the placement of 17 parking spaces. The use proposed for the site is an office/warehouse use which would typically require the placement of nine (9) parking spaces. The request includes 0-1, Quiet Office uses as alternative uses for the site. Based on the typically parking requirement for an office use a total of twenty (20) parking spaces would be required. Staff is supportive of the request. Similar lot splits have occurred within the development. The property to the north was split and was developed with a bank and mortgage company. The use of the property as an office/warehouse is consistent with the use of the property to the east. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing associated with the request. 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 agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 25, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors 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 agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion of approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 February 25, 2010 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO NAME: Lot 2R Seven Acres Business Park Revised Short -form POD MCATION: Located at 6 Seven Acres Drive DEVELOPER: RAAD, LLC Doug Becker #6 Seven Acres Drive Little Rock, AR 72223 FNGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.31 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 WE 0-1, Quiet Office Uses Revised POD — Lot 2 Z -5038-J FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Office/Warehouse and 0-1, Quiet Office Uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. (Section 31-231) 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 foliowed 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 Golden Collision Center (auto repair business) to February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-J 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. 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 buffer along the west property line was maintained. The final plat was not executed and the approval has since expired. 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 pail 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 113 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 1B 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 1B. The maximum building height proposed for Lot 113 was also 25.0 feet. These two lots have developed as were previously proposed. The building expansion area has not been developed but remains as a request for future development. The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 19,529 on May 2, 2006, allowing a revision to lots 1A and 113 of the development. The approval allowed the 2 February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION M NO.: 5 (Cant. FILE NO.: Z -5038-J placement of a six-foot wood fence along the southern perimeter of Lots 1A and 1B, No other modifications were approved with the request. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to revise the Planned Office Development (POD) to allow Lot 2 to be subdivided into two (2) separate parcels. Lot 2RA contains 0.61 acres and an existing office/warehouse building containing 7,000 square feet. Proposed Lot 2RB will contain 0.70 acres and an 8,000 square foot office/showroom/warehouse building. The new lot will be created as a lot without public street frontage. Access to the lot will be provided via a 30 -foot access and utility easement along the front of the property and second access and utility easement will be provided along the rear of the property. The Bill of Assurance filed May 30, 1996 does not address the use of the property or the request for a lot split. An amendment to the Bill of Assurance for Lots 1 R and 2R was filed July 21, 2004, does not address the current request to allow a lot split of a previously platted lot. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The 7 Acres Business Park has developed with a mixture of uses including office and commercial type uses. There is a branch bank and a mortgage company located on the northwestern lots of the development and a contractor's office is located on the northeastern lot of the development adjacent to Cantrell Road. Also included in the development is an auto collusion repair business, an office/warehouse showroom and an office building. There is also a wireless communication facility tower located on the southern property line of the 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: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the Tulley Cove and Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. 3 February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-J D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 4. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 5. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of one (1) foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on the plat and grading plans. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements to serve Lot 2RB. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Eneroiy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. A private line agreement will be required to provide water service to Lot 2RB. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to 0 February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5(Cont. FILE NO.: Z-50 �_ _� ._,... Thin foo ,Agri army to all rnnnections this project in addliiur i W I for i tial charges. ges. T � �^rr � -- ---- - - including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Fire hydrants will be required. The west drive must maintain a minimum width of 20 -feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: 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 revised Planned Office Development to allow the subdivision of Lot 2R for the creation of a new office/warehouse building. A Planned Office Development is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial. 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. Seven Acres Drive is a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets, 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 are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity. Nei hborhood Action Plan: This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Action Plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the buffer area as undisturbed. The area along the west perimeter is zoned residential. 5 February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-J 3. The landscape ordinance requires building landscaping. A variance from this requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. The landscape ordinance requires a perimeter landscaping of nine (9') feet around the sites entirety. A variance from this regUirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 4, 2010) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the development stating in 1999 a request to allow a lot split similar to the current request was approved. Staff stated the developer did not follow through with the final platting and the previous approval had expired. Staff stated there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff questioned any proposed fencing along the southern and western perimeters. Staff also questioned any proposed signage on the new lot. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a grading permit for a flood hazard area was required prior to construction. Staff also stated a minimum finish floor elevation of one foot above the base flood elevation was required to be shown on the plat and grading plans. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the landscape ordinance required the placement of building landscaping and a perimeter landscape strip along the northern perimeter. Staff stated any variation from this requirement would require approval by the City Beautiful Commission. Staff requested a note be included on the site plan stating the western buffer area was to remain undisturbed. 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 issues raised at the February 4, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated fencing is not proposed along the western and southern 'perimeters. The revised site plan also indicates building signage consistent with signage allowed in office zones will be utilized on the front facade of the building. A single ground mounted sign is proposed within the front yard area of the building. 0 February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-J The sign is proposed with a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum sign area of sixty-four (64) square feet. The site plan indicates an 8,004 square foot building with a maximum building height of 30 -feet. The building is proposed with a single overhead door on the front of the building located along the western portion of the building. Building landscaping will be provided per the landscape ordinance requirements. The site plan does not include a landscape strip along the northern perimeter of the parking lot. The applicant has indicated the new drive is an extension of the drive serving the eastern building. The eastern site was developed without landscaping along the northern perimeter. The revised plan includes a note stating the 50 -foot western buffer will remain as undisturbed. A note on the site plan also indicates all site lighting will be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. The hours of operation proposed for the development are from 7 am to 10 pm seven days per week. The developer has indicated 0-1, Quiet Office Uses as allowable alternative uses for the site. The site plan indicates the placement of 17 parking spaces. The use proposed for the site is an office/warehouse use which would typically require the placement of nine (9) parking spaces. The request includes 0-1, Quiet Office uses as alternative uses for the site. Based on the typically parking requirement for an office use a total of twenty (20) parking spaces would be required. Staff is supportive of the request. Similar lot splits have occurred within the development. The property to the north was split and was developed with a bank and mortgage company. The use of the property as an office/warehouse is consistent with the use of the property to the east. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing associated with the request. 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 agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 25, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to 7 February 25, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 [Cant. FILE NO.: Z-50 compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion of approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 0 Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements to serve Lot 2RB. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. A private line agreement will be required to provide water service to Lot 2RB. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Fire hydrants will be required. The west drive must maintain a minimum width of 20 -feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. 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 revised Planned Office Development to allow the subdivision of Lot 2R for the creation of a new office/warehouse building. A Planned Office Development is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial. 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. Seven Acres Drive is a Local Street. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets 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. Item # 5. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Pian: This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Action Plan. Landscape_ 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Provide a note on the site plan indicting the buffer area as undisturbed. The area along the west is zoned residential. 3. The landscape ordinance requires building landscaping. A variance from this requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. The site plan submitted for review reflects zero building landscaping. 4. The landscape ordinance requires a perimeter landscaping of nine (9') feet around the sites entirety. A variance from this requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. The northern perimeter does not include the nine (9) foot required landscape strip. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Item # 5. ITEM NO.: 5, Z -5038-J NAME: Lot 2R Seven Acres Business Park Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: located at 6 Seven Acres Drive Planninq 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 10, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 19, 2010. 2. Provide the maximum building height in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. 3. Provide details of any proposed signage including ground signage and building signage. 4. Provide details of any proposed perimeter fencing including location, construction material and total height. (Is fencing proposed along the southern boundary?) 5. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. 6. Provide the hours of operation for the proposed new use. 7. Is parking proposed in the front of the building? 8. The site plan does not indicate a landscape strip along the northern perimeter. 9. Will the access easement continue from Lot 2RA to 2RB? Variance/Waivers: A variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 31-231, to allow the creation of a lot without public street frontage. Public Works Conditions: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 4. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 5. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of one (1) foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Item # 5.