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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5097-F Staff AnalysisMarch 11, 2004 ITEM NO_: 17 FILE NO.: Z-5097 NAME: Murphy Oil Company USA Fueling Station Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: On the Southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: Wal-Mart Store, Incorporated 702 S.W. 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-0550 FNr,INFFR- Carlson Consulting Engineers 7731 Highway 70, Suite 210 Bartlett, TN 38133 CURRENT ZONING: C-3, with conditions - General Commercial District with site plan review. ALLOWED USES: General Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: C-3 PROPOSED USE: C-3, General Retail — Construction of a Murphy Oil Fueling Station VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On December 20, 1988, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 15,603, which rezoned several tracts of land as a part of the Deltic Master Plan from Residential zoning to various multi -family, office and commercial zoning districts. That action rezoned 7.860 acres located at the southeast corner of Highway 10 and Chenal Parkway from R-2 to C-3. The approval of the C-3 zoning was conditioned upon a site plan review, by the Planning Commission, prior to development and a provision of a 40 -foot landscaped setback adjacent to Highway 10 and the Chenal Parkway. Ordinance No. 16,459 rezoned additional properties contained within the proposed site. The Ordinance was approved by the Board of Directors on July 20, 1993, and rezoned 8.7051 acres from R-2 to C-3, General Commercial. March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5097-F Ordinance No. 18,628, adopted by the Board of Directors on January 2, 2002, rezoned an additional 10.92 acres from R-2 to C-3, General Commercial. This area was to the south of the C-3 zoned property and adjacent to Chenal Parkway. At the time of rezoning the applicant also requested and was approved rezoning further south. The zoning approved was 0-2 on 10 plus acres adjacent to the Parkway and 10 plus acres of OS zoning nearer the single-family neighborhood to the east. As a condition of the 1988 zoning, approximately six (6) acres of the site was subject to site plan review. The applicant submitted a proposed site plan for review by the Little Rock Planning Commission at their October 31,2002 Public Hearing. The Commission approved the proposed site plan with a modification to the pole height of the proposed lighting in the parking lot. The applicant intended to develop the 28.4 acres as a 210,396 square foot Wal-Mart Super center, associated parking and service areas. The parking lot consisted of 988 parking spaces, including 24 handicap accessible parking spaces. Two driveways were to provide access to the proposed project from Cantrell Road and two driveways from Chenal Parkway. The southernmost driveway on Chenal Parkway will align opposite the existing Northfield Drive and is proposed to be signalized. This drive would be a shared drive with the currently undeveloped property to the south (zoned 0-2), thus helping to limit future access points on the Parkway. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing the placement of a single story 440 square foot kiosk on Lot 4 of the proposed Chenal Valley Phase 2 Commercial Subdivision (S-867- EEEEE - Item #5). The applicant has indicated the station will include two 20,000 -gallon tanks located on the southwest corner of the canopy. There will be eight fuel islands, and two of these islands will be for diesel fuel only. A large landscape berm is provided on the west side of the lot to help screen the lot from the residential area across Chenal Parkway. The applicant is proposing a dumpster that will be enclosed in brick with wooden doors with a maximum height of six feet. The canopy columns will be wrapped in the same type brick that is proposed for the Wal-Mart Super center. The proposed site plan includes the placement of a single location for dispensing air and water and a separate location for a phone booth. The applicant has indicated a single ground mounted sign located near the northern drive and a sign easement for the Wal-Mart signage on proposed Lot 4. The applicant has indicated wall signage to include a logo sign fronting Chenal Parkway and pricing information signage on the Chenal Parkway facade of the canopy. 2 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5097-F B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site has been cleared for construction for the Wal-Mart Super Center. Chenal Parkway, in this area, is a two-lane road and Cantrell Road is a four -lane road with a center turn lane at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Cantrell Road. Other uses in the area include a Quick Stop Service Station on the northwest corner and mini -warehouses on the northeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Cantrell Road. The southwest corner is zoned C-3, General Commercial and is currently undeveloped. Vacant 0-2 zoned property is located to the south of the site with OS zoned property located bE;tween the office zoning and the single- family residential located further southeast. South and west of the proposed development are also single-family residences adjoining vacant 0-2 and C-2 zoned property across Chenal Parkway. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site, the Aberdeen Court Property Owners Association, the Bayonne Place Property Owners Association, the Margeaux Property Owners Association and the DuQuesne Place Property Owners Association and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Driveway locations and widths are acceptable. Left turns will be allowed in the northern most drive if the island is removed. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTY PLANNING; Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas 3 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-5097 -F Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. The meter location may be different than that shown on the plans. 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. The existing waterline easement should be shown. No sign may be located within the existing waterline easement and in any case must be located at least 5 feet of the existing 16 -inch water main. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire De artment: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment. F. ISSUES/TECH 4ICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffer and landscaping appear to meet with the landscape and buffer requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 19, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff stated the request was to review placement of a building on a proposed lot currently zoned C-3, with conditions (site plan review). Staff requested the applicant provide additional information concerning the dumpster screening on the proposed site plan. Staff also requested the proposed sign easements be relocated outside the existing right-of-way and easements. Staff questioned the proposed retaining wall. The applicant stated the wall would be approximately 11 feet at the south end tapering to 0 at the north end. Staff questioned if the proposed phone would be visible from the street side. The applicant indicated it would not be visible. Staff also questioned if the lights from the canopy reflect downward. The applicant indicated due to elevations from the site and the parkway the lights would not reflect onto the parkway or to the adjoining homes. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff noted the areas set aside for buffers appeared to meet minimum ordinance requirements. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 4 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z- 097-F H. ANALYSIS: The applicant has submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the February 19, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated screening for the dumpster as required by ordinance or at least two feet above the finished grade of the container. The applicant has also relocated the proposed sign easements outside the right-of-way and proposed easements as requested by staff. Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The applicant has submitted a zoning site plan review adhering to all requirements of the zoning ordinance with regard to signage, setbacks and landscaping. The applicant has indicated a single -ground mounted sign located near the northern drive of the lot. The sign proposed is a six-foot by six-foot sign somewhat less than signage allowed under the Chenal Parkway Design Overlay District. The applicant has also indicated wall signage adjacent to Chenal Parkway consistent with signage allowed in commercial zones. The applicant has indicated less than ten percent of the facade area will be covered with wall signage, consistent with wall signage allowed per the zoning ordinance. The proposed site plan indicates a 440 square foot kiosk for the sale of fuel. The applicant has indicated there will be sales of snacks and cigarettes from the site. The applicant has indicated parking for three cars on the proposed site plan. The typical minimum parking requirement for a 440 square foot retail establishment would be one space. The proposed parking appears adequate to meet the parking demand. The proposed site plan also indicates a location for air and water and a telephone booth. The proposed location should not be visible from the parkway due to terrain in the proposed location. The applicant is proposing the placement of a Murphy Oil Fueling Center with eight fuel islands, and two of the islands will be for diesel fuel only. The applicant has worked with Public Works staff to address concerns of circulation and access for ingress/egress to the site. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels if the site is developed as proposed there should be minimal to no adverse impact on the adjoining properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. 5 March 11, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5097-F PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 11, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as presented by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. [: ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z -5097-F NAME: Murphy Oil Company USA Fueling Station Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION: On the Southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenal Parkway Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Relocate the proposed sign locations outside the right-of-way and utility easements. 3. Will there be any signage other than the logo on the eastern side of the building. 4. Provide details of any proposed ground mounted signage (height/area) on the proposed site plan. 5. Provide a note concern the dumpster screening on the proposed site plan. 6. Provide details of any proposed fencing (height/area/location) on the site plan. Variance/Waivers: A variance to allow signage without public street frontage. Public Works: 1. Driveway locations and widths are acceptable. Left turns will be allowed in the northern most drive if the island is removed. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. The meter location may be different than that shown on the plans. 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. The existing waterline easement should be shown. No sign may be located within the existing waterline easement and in any case must be located at least 5 feet of the existing 16 -inch water main. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional information. Fire Department: Approved as submitted., ``air,' L County Plannin : No comment received. CATA: No comment. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffer and landscaping appear to meet with the landscape and buffer requirements. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2004.