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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5079-E Staff AnalysisApril 23, 2015 ITEM NO.: C NAME: Family Dollar Short -form PD -C LOCATION: Located at 3407 John Barrow Road DEVELOPER: Team Development 12788 Hammock Road Denham Springs, LA 70726 ENGINEER: Machado I Patano, PLLC 1641 Popps Ferry Road, Suite A-4 Biloxi, MS 39532 AREA: 0.80 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: VARIANCEMAIVERS: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 C-3, General Commercial General Retail PD -C Family Dollar FILE NO.: Z -5079-E FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1. A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow driveways inconsistent with the typical driveway spacing criteria. 2. A waiver of the required right of way dedications on the abutting streets. BACKGROUND: An application was filed with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow a reduction in the front yard setback. After staff's review of the request it was determined additional variances wauid be required to allow the development as proposed. The applicant submitted a request for withdrawal of the item which was granted at the Zoning Board of Adjustment's meeting on October 27, 2014, public hearing. April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5079-E A. PROPOSALIREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is now requesting a rezoning of the site from C-3, General Commercial District to PD -C, Planned Development Commercial, to allow the development of the site with an 8,320 square foot retail building and associated parking. The plan indicates the placement of 30 -parking spaces to serve the proposed retail use. The request includes a reduction in the required front yard setback along John Barrow Road. The underlying C-3, General Commercial zoning requires the front setback to be 25 -feet. The site plan as proposed indicates the front setback along John Barrow Road at 7.48 -feet on the south corner and 12.47 -feet on the north corner of the building. The request also includes the placement of the dumpsters along West 34th Street within the front building setback. The site plan indicates the placement of the dumpster 1.08 -feet from the property line along West 34th Street. The site is located within the John Barrow Overlay District which has specific development criteria related to signage, building materials, fencing and dumpster locations. Within this area a preliminary conceptual design for streetscape is under development. The final design may not allow full access to the driveway from John Barrow Road. Within the design a multi -use trail is proposed on the east side of John Barrow Road. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Along John Barrow Road in this area there is a mixture of uses including residential and non-residential. There is a daycare center located to the north of the site and a barber shop located to the south of the site. Across John Barrow Road there is a commercial building, Dollar General, currently under construction near the intersection with West 36th Street. There is a church located across John Barrow Road at the intersection of Ludwig and West 35th Streets. East of the site are single-family homes. Very few of the lots are vacant. West 34th and West 35th Streets are substandard streets with no curb, gutter or sidewalk. John Barrow Road is a four (4) lane roadway with a continuous center turn lane adjacent to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site along with the John Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. 2 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5079-E D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. John Barrow Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 34th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 35th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of John Barrow Road and West 34th Street. 5. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of John Barrow Road and West 35th Street. 6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan to be installed along John Barrow Road. If the issuance of the building permit precedes the bid opening of the John Barrow Road Streetscape Project, a payment should be made for construction of sidewalk in -lieu of construction. 7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to West 35th Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The existing curb and- gutter should be continued to the east property line maintaining the improved street width. The back of the new sidewalk should be placed at the new property line. 8. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to West 34th Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The existing curb and gutter should be continued to the east property line maintaining the improved street width. The back of the new sidewalk should be placed at the new property line. 9. 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. 10. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 3 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C(Cont.)-FILE NO.: Z -5079-E 11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 12. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 13. Driveway locations on West 34th Street and West 35th Street do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. City code states driveway spacing on commercial streets is 250 feet from intersection. A variance must be requested for the driveways to be installed in the proposed locations on West 34th Street and West 35th Street. 14. Show the existing driveway apron on the west side of John Barrow Road. The John Barrow Road driveway should not create a turn movement conflict with the existing driveway on the west side of John Barrow Road. 15. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 16. At time of construction of the driveways, trees and underbrush may need to be removed within the alley and right-of-way to provide adequate sight distance. 17. The driveway radii should not exceed 15 feet. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Three phase power is available from the west side of John Barrow Road and single phase power is available from 34th Street. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss service requirements and facilities locations. Centerpoint Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 4 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5079-E 2. 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 the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 3. 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. 4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. 6. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 7. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. 9. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. 5 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.} FILE NO.: Z -5079-E Fire Department: Fire Hydrants: Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Fire Hydrants: Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The area is currently served by CATA at this location via the Route #9 West Central Barrow Road and by the Links para -transit. This location is currently in CATA's long range plan. The proposal impacts service in that the proposed Family Dollar store will be a draw for CATA's ridership. Improving the pedestrian way in this area would create a safe environment for both residents and workers to have access to the retail center and the transit route. A continuous pedestrian way should be created from the store entrance to the sidewalk and curb line along the transit route to allow passengers to disembark and embark safely and access to the front door. A continuous route along frontage on West 34th and 35th Streets will allow neighbors from the adjacent residential neighborhoods to access the transit route and the retail center safely. Minimize parking lot curb cut turning radii to provide pedestrians a shorter and move expedient crossing area at the driveway entrances. Even without a designated stop, because CATA offers on demand service, the driver will be able to load passengers from the sidewalk on request. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; cricheVQJittleroick.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderferP Wittlerock.or 0 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5079-E Planninq Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) and Commercial (C) for this property. The Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-3 (General Commercial District) to PDC (Planned District Commercial) to allow for the construction of a Dollar Store on the site. The site is within the John Barrow Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: John Barrow Road is a Minor Arterial and 34th and 35"' Streets are Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. 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 John Barrow Road. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along John Barrow Road. Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the John Barrow Read Overlay District. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (Y2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the City's landscape ordinance requirements. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet. a. The lot is approximately two hundred and eighty (280) feet deep, a seventeen (17) foot buffer is required on West 35th Street. 2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape 7 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -5079-E area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 3. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. 4. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. 5. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 6. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 7. For developments of less than one (1) acre there shall be a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 8. Dumpsters and trash containment areas shall not be located within the front yard setback area or street side or exterior side yard setback area. 9. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. 10. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 7, 2015) Representatives of the applicant were present. Staff stated there were a number of issues and concerns related to the site plan which were in need of addressing prior to the full Commission acting on the request. Staff stated they would work with the developer's engineering firm to address their questions. Staff noted the site was located within the John Barrow Design Overlay District as well as within an area proposed for a streetscape project. 1.1 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5079-E There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing few of the outstanding issues associated with staff comments provided from the January 7, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to PD -C to allow the development of a Family Dollar on this one-half block. The site is located within the John Barrow Design Overlay District. The Overlay states service/loading and waste/dumpster areas shall not be located within the front setback facing John Barrow Road or between the building and John Barrow Road or side streets on corner lots. The overlays states the facilities are to be located to the side or rear of buildings and must be screened. The site has street frontage on three (3) sides which does not allow placement of a dumpster without encroaching into one of the street side setbacks. The Overlay outlines fencing material. The Overlay states electric fences and the use of barbed, concertina wire or other types of wire specifically designed to inflict injury upon human contact are prohibited. The Overlay states chain-link fencing is prohibited from the building facade to John Barrow Road and that chain-link fencing on other portions for the site are to be vinyl coated. The applicant is not proposing fencing inconsistent with the typical development standards of the Overlay. The Overlay states facades facing John Barrow Road may be any standard material, except corrugated or ribbed metal materials. The applicant states building materials will be nichiha brick panels on the John Barrow Road side. The front elevation will have EIFs in the center with nichiha panels on the sides. The Overlay states any freestanding signs on the premises are to be monument style no more than ten (10) feet in height and consistent with other standards of Article X of Chapter 36. The sign is indicated at 10 -feet 1 -inches in height and 12 -feet in width for a total sign area of 121.2 -square feet. Building signage is indicated with an overall square footage of 144.17 -square feet. Building signage will be located on the front fagade and on the John Barrow Road fagade both of which have street frontage. The site plan indicates the placement of a six (6) foot wood fence along the eastern property line and on the west side of the platted alley. The maximum building height proposed is 24 -feet. The days and hours of operation are from 8 am to 9 pm seven (7) days per week. Deliveries are proposed from 8 am to N April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) . FILE NO.: Z -5079-E 5 pm. Dumpster service hours are limited to 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. The dumpster will be screened with a six (6) foot masonry wall constructed of materials similar to the proposed building materials. The site plan indicates the construction of an 8,320 square foot building and 29 -parking spaces. Based on one (1) space per three hundred (300) gross square feet of floor area, the typical ordinance requirement for a commercial development 27 -parking spaces would typically be required. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the required right of way dedication on all three (3) street frontages. The request includes a waiver of right of way dedications on West 34th and West 35th Streets and on John Barrow Road. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the radial dedications at the intersections of the abutting streets. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the drives on West 34th and West 35th Streets nearer the property line than typically allowed per Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the radiuses of the driveways at the intersections streets to exceed the 15 -feet typically required per the ordinance. The applicant has indicated 25 -foot driveway radiuses are required to allow for delivery truck access to the site. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced landscape strip along West 35th Street. The ordinance would typically require the placement of a landscape strip along West 34th and West 35th Streets averaging 17 -feet. The site plan appears to indicate a street buffer on West 35th Street of 6 -feet. The street buffer along John Barrow Road and West 34th Street (with the exception of the dumpster is placed within the street buffer) are indicated consistent with the typical ordinance standard. Staff is not supportive of the request. The site plan as presented by the applicant does not provide the required right of way dedications and the typically required landscape strips. Although the site is one-half block the site plan cannot comply with the minimum development standards of the ordinances. In addition once the streetscape for John Barrow Road is developed additional landscaping may be lost to allow the development of the pedestrian paths. Staff does not feel the development as proposed is appropriate for this site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request as filed. 10 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5079-E PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (JANUARY 29, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had failed to respond to comments raised at the January 7, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of the item to the March 12, 2015, PLIblic hearing. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 12, 2015) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request for deferral of the item to the April 23, 2015, public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late deferral request. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a waiver of the By-laws with regard to the late deferral request. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant attended the April 1, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting which staff presented their concerns and comments related to the proposed site plan. On April 8, 2015, the applicant stated their desire was to move forward with the site plan which was included in the Commission's March 12, 2015, agenda. As noted in the previous analysis the site plan does not provide the required right of way dedications and landscape strips to comply with the buffer and landscape ordinances. The site is one-half block and still the site plan cannot comply with the minimum development standards of the landscape ordinance and/or provide the proper right of way dedications. Staff feels with the lack of landscaping and right of way dedications the development is not appropriate. Staff recommends denial of the request. 11 April 23, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5079-E PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 23, 2015) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated April 17, 2015, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff stated they were in supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for approval .of the item as presented by staff by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 12 ITEM Na.: 4. Z -5079-E NAME: Family Dollar Short -form PD -C LOCATION: located at 3407 John Barrow Road Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than January 14, 2015. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than January 23, 2015. Notification sent out 2/19/15 2. Why does the site require the placement of a 30 -foot driveway along the eastern boundary? The 30 foot driveway is required for delivery truck access. 3. Provide details of any proposed signage including ground and building signage. Provide the location of any proposed ground sign and include the total height and total sign area. The site is located within the John Barrow DOD which requires signs to be monument style signs with a maximum height of 10 -feet. Location of proposed ground sign added to site plan. Sign types noted on plan and details attached. 4. Provide the location and total fagade area proposed for signage on the building. Building signage is typically allowed along the facades which have public street frontage and are generally limited to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the fagade area. Building signage type noted on plans and details attached. 5. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site. The John Barrow DOD prohibits the placement of electric fences and the use of barbed, concertina wire or other types of wire specifically designed to inflict injury upon human contact. Chain- link fencing is prohibited from the building facade to John Barrow Road. Chain-link fencing on other portions for the site are to be vinyl coated. 6' high wood privacy fence proposed along east property line. 6. Service/loading and waste/dumpster areas are not to be located within the front setback facing John Barrow Road or between the building and John Barrow Road or side streets on corner lots. Dumpsters and service/loading docks are to be located to the side or rear of buildings and must be screened to comply with the zoning ordinance. The property has road frontage on three sides. Due to the limited depth of the lot, placing the dumpster in the rear is not feasible. The location shown seems to be most feasible. Screening and landscaping will be provided. 7. Provide details of the proposed building materials. The DOD states facades facing John Barrow Road may be any standard material, except corrugated or ribbed metal materials. We are proposing to use nichiha brick panels for the John Barrow Road side and the front of the building. The front elevation will have EI Fs in the center with nichiha panels on the side. 8. Provide the days and hours of operation for the business. 7 days a week, 8am — 9pm 9. Provide the days and hours of dumpster service. Due to the close proximity to the residential homes to the east staff recommends the dumpster hours be limited to 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. We will limit dumpster hours as recommended. 10. The parking spaces located at the entrance drive will not function properly. Cars backing out of these spaces will most likely cause traffic to stack onto John Barrow Road. Shifted the middle section of parking 3 feet to the east and 2 foot south to allow for more maneuvering room and allow for backing into the drive without encroaching into John Barrow Road. 11. What are the hours of deliveries? Truck idling while waiting or making deliveries will not be allowed due to the close proximity of the residential homes. Deliveries will be between 8am — 5pm. 12. Provide the percentage of building coverage, the percentage of paved area and the percentage of landscaped area in the general notes of the site plan. Revised site plan to add table. 13. Provide the maximum building height for the building in the general notes section of the site plan. Maximum building height is 23'-6"± 14. Provide details of the proposed dumpster screening mechanism. Dumpster will be screened by 6' high masonry wall, the material will be brick veneer to match or be similar to the nichiha panels on the building. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow driveways inconsistent with the typical driveway spacing criteria. Public Works Conditions: 1. John Barrow Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Due to the limited width of this lot, we are unable to provide any additional right of way and a variance for this is part of this planned commercial development. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 34th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Due to the limited size and layout of this lot, we are unable to provide any additional right of way and a variance for this is part of this planned commercial development. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 35th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Due to the limited size and layout of this lot, we are unable to provide any additional right of way and a variance for this is part of this planned commercial development. 4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of John Barrow Road and West 34th Street. This property already has an angled right of way dedication in this area. Due to the limited size and layout of this lot, we are unable to provide any additional right of way and a variance for this is part of this planned commercial development. 5. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required, at the intersection of John Barrow Rd and West 35th Street. This property already has an angled right of way dedication in this area. Due to the limited size and layout of this lot, we are unable to provide any additional right of way and a variance for this is part of this planned commercial development. 6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan to be installed along John Barrow Road. If the issuance of the building permit proceeds the bid opening of the John Barrow Road Streetscape Project, a payment should be made for construction of sidewalk in -lieu of construction. Revised site plan to show ADA ramps on each side of driveway. There is existing sidewalk along John Barrow. New sidewalk has been added to site plan where a gap was shown before. 7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to West 35th Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The existing curb and gutter should be continued to the east property line maintaining the improved street width. The back of the new sidewalk should be placed at the new property line. Revised site plan to show new curb and gutter. We will upgrade our half of the street as required. Details will be provided as part of the site construction plans. 8. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to West 34th Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The existing curb and gutter should be continued to the east property line maintaining the improved street width. The back of the new sidewalk should be placed at the new property line. Revised site plan to show new sidewalks. 9. 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. A grading permit will be obtained as part of the site permit process. 10. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Due to site constraints, detention will be underground. 11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Note added to site plan. 12. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Project site is less than 1 acre. 13. Driveway locations on West 34th Street and West 35th Street do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. City code states driveway spacing on commercial streets is 250 feet from intersection. A variance must be requested for the driveways to be installed in the proposed locations on West 34th Street and West 35th Street. A variance for the driveway locations are part of this request for a PDC 14. Show the existing driveway apron on the west side of John Barrow Road. The John Barrow Road driveway should not create a turn movement conflict with the existing driveway on the west side of John Barrow Road. Revised site plan to show existing drive apron on west side of John Barrow Road. The drive location for this site is located in the best location for this site and will minimize conflicts with the drive on the west side of John Barrow Rd. 15. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Duly noted. 16.At time of construction of the driveways, trees and underbrush may need to be removed within the alley and right-of-way to provide adequate sight distance. Duly noted. 17. The driveway radiuses should be not exceed 15 feet. Driveways which access West 34th and West 35th Street need a larger radius (25 foot) to provide for delivery truck access. We are requesting a variance for this as part of the PDC. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Duly noted. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Three phase power is available from the west side of John Barrow Road and single phase power is available from 34th Street. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss service requirements and facilities locations. Duly noted. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. Duly noted. AT & T: No comment received. Duly noted. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Duly noted. 2. 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 the Little Rock Fire Department is required. Plans will be submitted once final design is complete. 3. 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. Duly noted. 4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Duly noted. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Duly noted. 6. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results° must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Duly noted. 7. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Duly noted. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. Duly noted. 9. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Duly noted. Fire Department: Fire Hydrants: Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. There are no fire hydrants located on project site. Fire Hydrants: Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. There are no fire hydrants located on project site. There are two existing fire hydrants across John Barrow Rd at each end of the project. We will coordinate with Little Rock Fire Marshal to verify/determine if any additional fire hydrants are required. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The area is currently served by CATA at this location via the route 9 West Central Barrow Road and by the Links para -transit. This location is currently in CATA's long range plan. The proposal impacts service in that the proposed Family Dollar store will be a draw for CATA's ridership. Improving the pedestrian way in this area would create a safe environment for both residents and workers to have access to the retail center and the transit route. A continuous pedestrian way should be created from the store entrance to the sidewalk and curb line along the transit route to allow passengers to disembark and embark safely and access to the front door. A continuous route along frontage on West 34th and 35th Streets will allow neighbors from the adjacent residential neighborhoods to access the transit route and the retail center safely. Minimize parking lot curb cut turning radii to provide pedestrians a shorter and move expedient crossing area at the driveay entrances. Even without a designated stop, because CATA offers on demand service, the driver will be able to load passengers from the sidewalk on request. Revised site plan to add sidewalk connection. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey .littlerock.orq or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littlerock.org. Duly noted. Planning Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) and Commercial (C) for this property. The Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-3 (General Commercial District) to PDC (Planned District Commercial) to allow for the construction of a Dollar Store on the site. The site is within the John Barrow Design Overlay District. No comment to address. Master Street Plan: John Barrow Road is a Minor Arterial and 34th and 35th Streets are Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. 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 John Barrow Road. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Duly noted. Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along John Barrow Road. Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Due to the limited depth of the lot, no bike lane has been provided. We are requesting a variance for this as part of the PDC. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the John Barrow Road Overlay District. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one- half (%2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the City's landscape ordinance requirements. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet. a. The lot is approximately two hundred and eighty (280) feet deep, a seventeen (17) foot buffer is required on West 35'h Street. Due to the limited depth of this lot we are requesting a variance for this as part of the PDC. We will provide as much landscaping as feasible for this project as noted in items following and as required to satisfy the City of Little Rock. 2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. Revised site plan to reflect this. 3. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. Site plan revised to provide landscape areas in the interior of the parking lot. 4. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Site plan revised to add additional green space in the vehicular use area and meet the 8% requirement. 5. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 3 trees added to interior landscape islands (30 parking spaces) 6. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. An irrigation system will be installed even though property is less than 1 acre. For developments of less than one (1) acre there shall be a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. An irrigation system will be installed even though property is less than 1 acre. 7. Dumpsters and trash containment areas shall not be located within the front yard setback area or street side or exterior side yard setback area. The property has road frontage on three sides. Due to the limited depth of the lot, placing the dumpster in the rear is not feasible. The location shown seems to be most feasible. Screening and landscaping will be provided. 8. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. Wheel stops or concrete curbs will be provided adjacent to all landscape areas. Location of curbs will be determined at time of final site design based on strormwater drain requirements. 9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Duly noted. 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, January 14, 2015. NO.: 4. Z -5079-E NAME: Family Dollar Short -form PD -C LOCATION: located at 3407 John Barrow Road Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than January 14, 2015. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than January 23, 2015. 2. Why does the site require the placement of a 30 -foot driveway along the eastern boundary? 3. Provide details of any proposed signage including ground and building signage. Provide the location of any proposed ground sign and include the total height and total sign area. The site is located within the John Barrow DOD which requires signs to be monument style signs with a maximum height of 10 -feet. 4. Provide the location and total facade area proposed for signage on the building. Building signage is typically allowed along the facades which have public street frontage and are generally limited to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the facade area. 5. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site. The John Barrow DOD prohibits the placement of electric fences and the use of barbed, concertina wire or other types of wire specifically designed to inflict injury upon human contact. Chain-link fencing is prohibited from the building facade to John Barrow Road. Chain-link fencing on other portions for the site are to be vinyl coated. 6. Service/loading and waste/dumpster areas are not to be located within the front setback facing John Barrow Road or between the building and John Barrow Road or side streets on corner lots. Dumpsters and service/loading docks are to be located to the side or rear of buildings and must be screened to comply with the zoning ordinance. 7. Provide details of the proposed building materials. The DOD states facades facing John Barrow Road may be any standard material, except corrugated or ribbed metal materials. 8. Provide the days and hours of operation for the business. 9. Provide the days and hours of dumpster service. Due to the close proximity to the residential homes to the east staff recommends the dumpster hours be limited to 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. 10. The parking spaces located at the entrance drive will not function properly. Cars backing out of these spaces will most likely cause traffic to stack onto John Barrow Road. 11. What are the hours of deliveries? Truck idling while waiting or making deliveries will not be allowed due to the close proximity of the residential homes. 12. Provide the percentage of building coverage, the percentage of paved area and the percentage of landscaped area in the general notes of the site plan. 13. Provide the maximum building height for the building in the general notes section of the site plan. 14. Provide details of the proposed dumpster screening mechanism. Variance/Waivers: A variance from Sections 30-43 and 31-210 to allow driveways inconsistent with the typical driveway spacing criteria. Public Works Conditions: 1. John Barrow Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 34th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that West 35th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of John Barrow Road and West 34th Street. 5. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of John Barrow Rd and West 35th Street. 6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan to be installed along John Barrow Road. If the issuance of the building permit proceeds the bid opening of the John Barrow Road Streetscape Project, a payment should be made for construction of sidewalk in -lieu of construction. 7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to West 35th Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The existing curb and gutter should be continued to the east property line maintaining the improved street width. The back of the new sidewalk should be placed at the new property line. 8. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to West 34th Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The existing curb and gutter should be continued to the east property line maintaining the improved street width. The back of the new sidewalk should be placed at the new property line. 9. 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. 10. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 12. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 13. Driveway locations on West 34th Street and West 35th Street do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. City code states driveway spacing on commercial streets is 250 feet from intersection. A variance must be requested for the driveways to be installed in the proposed locations on West 34th Street and West 35th Street. 14. Show the existing driveway apron on the west side of John Barrow Road. The John Barrow Road driveway should not create a turn movement conflict with the existing driveway on the west side of John Barrow Road. 15. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 16.At time of construction of the driveways, trees and underbrush may need to be removed within the alley and right-of-way to provide adequate sight distance. 17. The driveway radiuses should be not exceed 15 feet. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Three phase power is available from the west side of John Barrow Road and single phase power is available from 34th Street. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss service requirements and facilities locations. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: 1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. 2. 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 the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 3. 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. 4. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. 6. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 7. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. 9. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Fire Hydrants- Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Fire Hydrants: Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The area is currently served by CATA at this location via the route 9 West Central Barrow Road and by the Links para -transit. This location is currently in CATA's long range plan. The proposal impacts service in that the proposed Family Dollar store will be a draw for CATA's ridership. Improving the pedestrian way in this area would create a safe environment for both residents and workers to have access to the retail center and the transit route. A continuous pedestrian way should be created from the store entrance to the sidewalk and curb line along the transit route to allow passengers to disembark and embark safely and access to the front door. A continuous route along frontage on West 34th and 35th Streets will allow neighbors from the adjacent residential neighborhoods to access the transit route and the retail center safely. Minimize parking lot curb cut turning radii to provide pedestrians a shorter and move expedient crossing area at the driveay entrances. Even without a designated stop, because CATA offers on demand service, the driver will be able to load passengers from the sidewalk on request. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichev .littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; maIderfer __littlerock.org. Planning Division_ This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) and Commercial (C) for this property. The Mixed Office Commercial (MOC) category provides for a mixture of office and commercial uses to occur. Acceptable uses are office or mixed office and commercial. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed office and commercial. The Commercial (C) category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-3 (General Commercial District) to PDC (Planned District Commercial) to allow for the construction of a Dollar Store on the site. The site is within the John Barrow Design Overlay District. Master Street Plan: John Barrow Road is a Minor Arterial and 34th and 35' Streets are Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. 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 John Barrow Road. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along John Barrow Road. Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the John Barrow Road Overlay District. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (1/2) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided within the City's landscape ordinance requirements. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet. a. The lot is approximately two hundred and eighty (280) feet deep, a seventeen (17) foot buffer is required on West 35th Street. 2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet. 3. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. 4. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. 5. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. 6. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 7. For developments of less than one (1) acre there shall be a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated. 8. Dumpsters and trash containment areas shall not be located within the front yard setback area or street side or exterior side yard setback area. 9. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter. 10. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 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, January 14, 2015.