HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5110-A Staff Analysis1. Meeting Date: June 16, 1992
2. Case No.: Z -5110-A
3. Request: Approval of reclassification from R-2 Single
Family to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial.
4. Location: 6917 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR
5. owner/Applicant: Bryan L. Savells
6. Existing Status: Vacant
7. proposed Use: Neighborhood Retail
8. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the application as
modified because it conforms with the adopted neighborhood
plan.
9. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval of the amended
application to C--1 General Commercial as recommended by the
staff.
10. Conditions or issues Remaining to be Resolved: None
11. Right -of -Way issues: Five feet of street right-of-way will
be required along Dailey Drive on the east boundary.
12. Recommendation Forwarded With: A vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays,
0 absent and 1 abstention.
13. Objectors: None
14. Neighborhood Plan: Geyer Springs West
FILE NO.: Z -5110-A
NAME: Savells Planned Unit Development
RE UEST ODIFICATION: The applicant amended his application to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial at the meeting.
LOCATION: 6917 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
DEVELOPER• ENGINEER:
BRYAN L. SAVELLS ROBERT D. HOLLOWAY, INC.
103 Royale 200 Casey Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503 Maumelle, AR. 72113
903-832-3903 501-851-3366
AREA: 0.653 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 180 foot
Curb and Gutter and
4 foot Sidewalk
ZONING: Residential PROPOSED USES: Planned Unit Development
(PUD)
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 NAME: Geyer Springs West
CENSUS TRACT: 41.06
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to construct a carwash on this corner
previously occupied by a dwelling. The application is a mixed use
development since there will be a small office space included in
the building on the south property line. Mr. Savells proposes the
larger area within the larger building to be devoted to lease or
rental space to general commercial activities. The site plan, as
presented, contains the following site characteristics. Under
roof. On-site there will be approximately 4,600 square feet of
building. The land area occupied by driveway and parking will be
14,687 square feet. There will be nine parking spaces required and
the applicant is providing for twelve. The green space planned
within the boundary of the project is approximately 10,200 square
feet. The owner proposes the construction of 180 lineal feet of
sidewalk along the side street, Dailey Road, and in addition, the
curb and gutter and street widening to the appropriate city
standard.
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A. PROPOSAL/REQ:
The application filed is for a planned commercial district
which is a second or third generation attempt to place
commercial property on this corner. Staff, the Commission and
the Board have reviewed several plans over the last eight or
ten years, with this being the project with the greatest
potential for development. This corner and a somewhat larger
area surrounding it were included in the Geyer Springs West
land use plan area as commercial in order to provide for the
PCD preliminary which was approved prior to the plan adoption.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This tract of land is principally a flat parcel with several
large trees, and a vacant cleared area which was previously
occupied by a residential structure. The boundary street on
the north, Baseline Road, has been recently reconstructed as a
five lane principal arterial. The street adjacent to the
east, Dailey Road is a partly improved collector street on the
Master Street Plan.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Dailey Drive is required to be reconstructed to a collector
standard which may or may not include additional pavement,
curb and gutter in a 60 foot right-of-way. Some additional
right-of-way will be required. The engineer of record
should certify as to the location of the centerline of the
right-of-way in order to make this determination. Sidewalk
will be required.
D. ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
The site layout is adequate in almost every respect,
especially in regard to the Landscape and Buffer Ordinance.
However, there are a number of issues that we would bring to
the attention of the developer and the Commission which
requires resolution. The dumpster site, shown on the north
side of the building, should be provided with screening in
accordance with the Landscape Ordinance. The handicapped
spaces, indicated within the parking lot, should be increased
to the Ordinance standards. The mobile home park to the south
is to be screened by a 6 foot board fence. This has been
indicated on the site plan, however, the fence should be noted
as a good neighbor fence, with paneling on both sides. The
use mix of the commercial lease building should be identified.
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E. ANALYSIS•
The staff's view of this proposal is that it is entirely
appropriate given the collector and arterial corner plus the
plan identification. Parcels of land running to the west are
currently zoned or used commercial for over a quarter mile.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this planned commercial district
subject to resolution of the several issues and the material
above.
SUBDIVISION_COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 30, 1992)
The Planning and Engineering staff presented their comments. The
engineer, Mr. Holloway, was in attendance. There was a brief
discussion of the proposal. There was some concern expressed by
Mr. Holloway about the roadway improvement required by Public Works
Department for Dailey Road. Jerry Gardner of staff indicated that
Mr. Holloway should make an attempt to locate the centerline of the
right-of-way. He should attach such information to the preliminary
plat in order to assure an accurate location for the 30 feet of
dedication from the centerline. This dedication is a requirement
of the Master Street Plan.
The discussion moved to the use mix on the property since the
application did not include specifics for the types of tenants.
The Subdivision Committee and staff felt the use mix should be
provided and indicated on the plat, and/or a cover letter submitted
with the application. This would assure the owner of the types of
uses which would be permitted. Staff felt because this is a
neighborhood commercial site the use mix should be limited,
primarily to the C-1 use group.
Comments were offered from Bob Brown concerning the landscaping and
screening. He pointed out that the project was well designed in
this regard, except the screening fence on the south should be a
good neighbor or double-faced fence. After brief additional
comments, the item was forwarded to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 19, 1992)
Richard Wood of the staff offered a brief summary of the issue,
outlining some of the history of this corner. This corner is
provided for on the adopted land use plan as Neighborhood
Commercial. Wood indicated that the staff feels the application
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is entirely appropriate to the circumstances given the immediate
neighborhood and past history of the corner. He pointed out that
there are no outstanding issues. Public Works and staff have
worked with the applicant to resolve access on to Baseline Road
and the landscaping and screening issues.
The only remaining point of discussion is the requirement for
submittal of a list of the proposed uses, which the southern most
building would contain when developed as the second phase of this
project. This list was discussed with the applicant at the
Subdivision Committee meeting with the instruction that a strong
leaning toward the C-1 use group should be offered, with the
exception of the car wash on the frontage of the property. The
Chairman then asked for the applicant to come forward and present
his case. Mr. Bob Holloway, the civil engineer acting for the
owner, Mr. Savells, presented the application. Mr. Holloway
offered an explanation of the proposal and gave a brief history of
the site and Mr. Savells' ownership. He illustrated the adjacent
uses and activities to the west and south of the property.
Mr. Holloway pointed out that he had worked with Mr. Bill Henry of
the City's Traffic Engineering section. The result was a design
approach to the Baseline Road access drive which will preclude a
left turn onto Baseline Road. While at the same time, it will
allow a free-flow of traffic onto the site. He also pointed out
the Dailey Drive right-of-way had been properly located and the
appropriate dedication as necessary will be provided at 5 feet.
Furthermore, he indicated that he had met with other staff persons
for the purpose of assuring screening, landscaping and new elements
have been properly illustrated on the site plan. Mr. Holloway
indicated that in conjunction with the widening of Dailey Drive,
they would also construct the required sidewalk.
In response to a question by one of the commissioners, Mr. Holloway
again pointed out that their design would preclude left turn access
from this site onto Baseline. This access would be an extremely
dangerous turning movement and would also deter persons stopping on
Baseline waiting to enter the site as a left turn. Mr. Holloway
then moved to the issue of land use. He pointed out that current
history on this site, a C-3 is not necessarily the proper use mix.
But, he would like to see at least a C-2 district listing applied
which would include 1,500 square feet of C-2 uses and 1,000 square
feet, the balance of the building to be utilized as office space.
He indicated that both of these use areas would be in the second
phase of the project. Mr. Holloway then indicated that he was
accompanied by Mr. Savells', as a property owner who would be glad
to offer comments should the Commission desire.
The Chairman then asked if there were members of the Commission who
had questions. A commissioner pointed out that a visit to the site
was somewhat shocking and it revealed a substantial number of
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residential units within the area of this property. She felt that
of all the potential uses for this site, the car wash was perhaps
the most disturbing because of the residential relationship and the
noise factors.
Jim Lawson of the staff responded to the commissioner's comments
by stating that "the adopted plan for this area does reflect the
corner as Neighborhood Commercial". "We felt commercial was
appropriate, however, the site has previously been reviewed for car
wash type use and has been approved." He expanded his comments to
say that this intersection at Dailey and Baseline, an intersection
of a collector and arterial street which is a location appropriate
for service kinds of uses that are oriented to traffic
relationships. Mr. Lawson pointed out that Warren Road (entering
this area from the south) was currently tied and arranged by the
Master Street Plan will be a continuously alignment to Baseline
over Dailey Drive at some point in the future. Mr. Lawson then
stated that this is about the third occasion for this property to
appear before the Commission for retail type uses.
The discussion then continued involving staff and the Commission
and the several issues attendant to the types of retail uses
proposed. The Chairman and several commissioners offered their
concerns about the zoning relationship between this application,
which is simply a "stone's throw" from the property that was
located at the 6608 Baseline Road location. The concerns expressed
had to do more with consistency in review than recommendation and
the appearance of inconsistency.
Mr. Holloway pointed out that the adopted land use plan reflected
commercial on this corner. He and his client assumed that the
proposed commercial use mix on this corner would work.
Mr. Savells, the owner of the property, again offered his thoughts
on the application and some history on the property. Mr. Holloway
indicated that if he could have a moment with Mr. Savells, aside
in the room, that they could make some decisions on the kinds of
issues raised.
A lengthy discussion then followed with several people offering
commentary on the composition of the neighborhood, size of the
tract, and the effect of various street and land use issues. Jim
Lawson of staff then restated for the record and for clarification,
staff's position on these applications. "Staff's position is that
we support the application as filed, with the car wash and a mix of
C-1 uses and office use for the phase two structure. However, we
do not support and would recommend denial of the application with
a mix of C-2 uses."
Mr. Holloway, at this point of the discussion, asked that the
Chairman address a potential change. He would suggest would be
the reduction of the car wash to a C-1 activity and perhaps C-2
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t!LE NO.: 2-5110-A Continued
commercial on the phase two portion of the plat. Jim Lawson
instructed the Commission that it would be inappropriate to make
such an adjustment at this point in the PUD, and it should be
properly restructed and refiled. A commissioner then raised the
question of Mr. Holloway as to whether or not he was suggesting an
amendment of this application from PCD to C-1 on the entire parcel.
Mr. Holloway responded in the affirmative. Several commissioners
commented by saying they had no problems with a C-1 application on
the total project site.
A question was posed of Steve Giles, Assistant City Attorney, as to
whether or not the Commission could make such a conversion of a PCD
to a C-1 application. Mr. Giles responded by saying that "it is
done all the time". He expanded his comment to tell the Commission
that they could not demand change to a C-1, but if he offered it,
they could accept such a change. Jim Lawson added comments that
buttressed the remarks of the City Attorney. Chairman McDaniel
offered for the record that no member of the Commission or staff
had encouraged or coerced the applicant to make such a modification
in his application, it was voluntary. The Chairman then determined
that the question,had been called, the issue was on the floor for
a vote. The amended application to C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial"
from "R-2" Single Family was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays,
0 absent and 1 abstention.
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ITEM NO.• 6 FILE NO.: Z -5110-A
NAME: Savells Planned Unit Development
RE UEST MODIFICATION: The applicant amended his application to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial at the meeting..
LOCATION: 6917 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
BRYAN L. SAVELLS ROBERT D. HOLLOWAY, INC.
103 Royale 200 Casey Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503 Maumelle, AR 72113
903-832-3903 501-851-3366
.1�EA: 0.653 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 180 foot
Curb and Gutter and
4 foot Sidewalk
ZONING: Residential PROPOSED USES: Planned Unit Development
(PUD)
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 NAME: Geyer Springs West
CENSUS TRACT: 41.06
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to construct a carwash on this corner
previously occupied by a dwelling. The application is a mixed use
development since there will be a small office space included in
the building on the south property line. Mr. Savells proposes the
larger area within the larger building to be devoted to lease or
rental space to general commercial activities. The site plan, as
presented, contains the following site characteristics. Under
roof. On-site there will be approximately 4,600 square feet of
building. The land area occupied by driveway and parking will be
14,687 square feet. There will be nine parking spaces required and
the applicant is providing for twelve. The green space planned
within the boundary of the project is approximately 10,200 square
feet. The owner proposes the construction of 180 lineal feet of
sidewalk along the side street, Dailey Road, and in addition, the
curb and gutter and street widening to the appropriate city
standard.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 (continued) FILE NO.: 17-9r,;
A. PROPOSAL RE UEST:
The application filed is for a planned commercial district
which is a second or third generation attempt to place
commercial property on this corner. Staff, the Commission and
the Board have reviewed several plans over the last eight or
ten years, with this being the project with the greatest
potential for development. This corner and a somewhat larger
area surrounding it were included in the Geyer Springs West
land use plan area as commercial in order to provide for the
PCD preliminary which was approved prior to the plan adoption.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This tract of land is principally a flat parcel with several
large trees, and a vacant cleared area which was previously
occupied by a residential structure. The boundary street on
the north, Baseline Road, has been recently reconstructed as a
five lane principal arterial. The street adjacent to the
east, Dailey Road is a partly improved collector street on the
Master Street Plan.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Dailey Drive is required to be reconstructed to a collector
standard which may or may not include additional pavement,
curb and gutter in a 60 foot right-of-way. Some additional
right-of-way will be required. The engineer of record
should certify as to the location of the centerline of the
right-of-way in order to make this determination. Sidewalk
will be required.
D. ISSUESILEGALITECHNICAL/DESIGN:
The site layout is adequate in almost every respect,
especially in regard to the Landscape and Buffer Ordinance.
However, there are a number of issues that we would bring to
the attention of the developer and the Commission which
requires resolution. The dumpster site, shown on the north
side of the building, should be provided with screening in
accordance with the Landscape Ordinance. The handicapped
spaces, indicated within the parking lot, should be increased
to the Ordinance standards. The mobile home park to the south
is to be screened by a 6 foot board fence. This has been
indicated on the site plan, however, the fence should be noted
as a good neighbor fence, with paneling on both sides. The
use mix of the commercial lease building should be identified.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 Continued FILE NO.: Z -5110-A
E. ANALYSIS•
The staff's view of this proposal is that it is entirely
appropriate given the collector and arterial corner plus the
plan identification. Parcels of land running to the west are
currently zoned or used commercial for over a quarter mile.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this planned commercial district
subject to resolution of the several issues and the material
above.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(APRIL 30, 1992)
The Planning and Engineering staff presented their comments. The
engineer, Mr. Holloway, was in attendance. There was a brief
discussion of the proposal. There was some concern expressed by
Mr. Holloway about the roadway improvement required by Public Works
Department for Dailey Road. Jerry Gardner of staff indicated that
Mr. Holloway should make an attempt to locate the centerline of the
right-of-way. He should attach such information to the preliminary
plat in order to assure an accurate location for the 30 feet of
dedication from the centerline. This dedication is a requirement
of the Master Street Plan.
The discussion moved to the use mix on the property since the
application did not include specifics for the types of tenants.
The Subdivision Committee and staff felt the use mix should be
provided and indicated on the plat, and/or a cover letter submitted
with the application. This would assure the owner of the types of
uses which would be permitted. Staff felt because this is a
neighborhood commercial site the use mix should be limited,
primarily to the C-1 use group.
Comments were offered from Bob Brown concerning the landscaping and
screening. He pointed out that the project was well designed in
this regard, except the screening fence on the south should be a
good neighbor or double-faced fence. After brief additional
comments, the item was forwarded to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 19, 1992)
Richard Wood of the staff offered a brief summary of the issue,
outlining some of the history of this corner. This corner is
provided for on the adopted land use plan as Neighborhood
Commercial. Wood indicated that the staff feels the application
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 Continued FILE NO.: 2-5110-A
is entirely appropriate to the circumstances given the immediate
neighborhood and past history of the corner. He pointed out that
there are no outstanding issues. Public Works and staff have
worked with the applicant to resolve access on to Baseline Road
and the landscaping and screening issues.
The only remaining point of discussion is the requirement for
submittal of a list of the proposed uses, which the southern most
building would contain when developed as the second phase of this
project. This list was discussed with the applicant at the
Subdivision Committee meeting with the instruction that a strong
leaning toward the C-1 use group should be offered, with the
exception of the car wash on the frontage of the property. The
Chairman then asked for the applicant to come forward and present
his case. Mr. Bob Holloway, the civil engineer acting for the
owner, Mr. Savells, presented the application. Mr. Holloway
offered an explanation of the proposal and gave a brief history of
the site and Mr. Savells' ownership. 'He illustrated the adjacent
uses and activities to the west and south of the property.
Mr. Holloway pointed out that he had worked with Mr. Bill Henry of
the City's Traffic Engineering section. The result was a design
approach to the Baseline Road access drive which will preclude a
left turn onto Baseline Road. While at the same time, it will
allow a free-flow of traffic onto the site. He also pointed out
the Dailey Drive right-of-way had been properly located and the
appropriate dedication as necessary will be provided at 5 feet.
Furthermore, he indicated that he had met with other staff persons
for the purpose of assuring screening, landscaping and new elements
have been properly illustrated on the site plan. Mr. Holloway
indicated that in conjunction with the widening of Dailey Drive,
they would also construct the required sidewalk.
In response to a question by one of the commissioners, Mr. Holloway
again pointed out that their design would preclude left turn access
from this site onto Baseline. This access would be an extremely
dangerous turning movement and would also deter persons stopping on
Baseline waiting to enter the site as a left turn. Mr. Holloway
then moved to the issue of land use. He pointed out that current
history on this site, a C-3 is not necessarily the proper use mix.
But, he would like to see at least a C-2 district listing applied
which would include 1,500 square feet of C-2 uses and 1,000 square
feet, the balance of the building to be utilized as office space.
He indicated that both of these use areas would be in the second
phase of the project. Mr. Holloway then indicated that he was
accompanied by Mr. Savells', as a property owner who would be glad
to offer comments should the Commission desire.
The Chairman then asked if there were members of the Commission who
had questions. A commissioner pointed out that a visit to the site
was somewhat shocking and it revealed a substantial number of
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TTEM NO.: 6 Continued FILE Un- Z -5110-A
residential units within the area of this property. She felt that
of all the potential uses for this site, the car wash was perhaps
the most disturbing because of the residential relationship and the
noise factors.
Jim Lawson of the staff responded to the commissioner's comments
by stating that "the adopted plan for this area does reflect the
corner as Neighborhood Commercial". "We felt commercial was
appropriate, however, the site has previously been reviewed for car
wash type use and has been approved." He expanded his comments to
say that this intersection at Dailey and Baseline, an intersection
of a collector and arterial street which is a location appropriate
for service kinds of uses that are oriented to traffic
relationships. Mr. Lawson pointed out that Warren Road (entering
this area from the south) was currently tied and arranged by the
Master Street Plan will be a continuously alignment to Baseline
over Dailey Drive at some point in the future. Mr. Lawson then
stated that this is about the third occasion for this property to
appear before the Commission for retail type uses.
The discussion then continued involving staff and the Commission
and the several issues attendant to the types of retail uses
proposed. The Chairman and several commissioners offered their
concerns about the zoning relationship between this application,
which is simply a "stone's throw" from the property that was
located at the 6608 Baseline Road location. The concerns expressed
had to do more with consistency in review than recommendation and
the appearance of inconsistency.
Mr. Holloway pointed out that the adopted land use plan reflected
commercial on this corner. He and his client assumed that the
proposed commercial use mix on this corner would work.
Mr. Savells, the owner of the property, again offered his thoughts
on the application and some history on the property. Mr. Holloway
indicated that if he could have a moment with Mr. Savells, aside
in the room, that they could make some decisions on the kinds of
issues raised.
A lengthy discussion then followed with several people offering
commentary on the composition of the neighborhood, size of the
tract, and the effect of various street and land use issues. Jim
Lawson of staff then restated for the record and for clarification,
staff's position on these applications. "Staff's position is that
we support the application as filed, with the car wash and a mix of
C-1 uses and office use for the phase two structure. However, we
do not support and would recommend denial of the application with
a mix of C-2 uses."
Mr. Holloway, at this point of the discussion, asked that the
Chairman address a potential change. He would suggest would be
the reduction of the car wash to a C-1 activity and perhaps C-2
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May 19, 1992
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 Continued FILE NO.: Z -5110-A
commercial on the phase two portion of the plat. Jim Lawson
instructed the Commission that it would be inappropriate to make
such an adjustment at this point in the PUD, and it should be
properly restructed and refiled. A commissioner then raised the
question of Mr. Holloway as to whether or not he was suggesting an
amendment of this application from PCD to C-1 on the entire parcel.
Mr. Holloway responded in the affirmative. Several commissioners
commented by saying they had no problems with a C-1 application on
the total project site.
A question was posed of Steve Giles, Assistant City Attorney, as to
whether or not the Commission could make such a conversion of a PCD
to a C-1 application. Mr. Giles responded by saying that "it is
done all the time". He expanded his comment to tell the Commission
that they could not demand change to a C-1, but if he offered it,
they could accept such a change. Jim Lawson added comments that
buttressed the remarks of the City Attorney. Chairman McDaniel
offered for the record that no member of the Commission or staff
had encouraged or coerced the applicant to make such a modification
in his application, it was voluntary. The Chairman then determined
that the question had been called, the issue was on the floor for
a vote. The amended application to C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial"
from ""R-21" Single Family was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays,
0 absent and 1 abstention.
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ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: 7-5110-A
NAME: Savells Planned Unit Development
LOCATION: 6917 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
BRYAN L. SAVELLS ROBERT D. HOLLOWAY, INC.
103 Royale 200 Casey Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503 Maumelle, AR 72113
903-832-3903 501-851-3366
AREA: 0.653 Ac. NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 180 foot
Curb and Gutter and
4 foot Sidewalk
ZONING: Residential PROPOSED USES: Planned Unit Development
(PUD)
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 NAME: Geyer Springs West
CENSUS TRACT: 41.06
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to construct a carwash on this corner
previously occupied by a dwelling. The application is a mixed use
development since there will be a small office space included in
the building on the south property line. Mr. Savells proposes the
larger area within the larger building to be devoted to lease or
rental space to general commercial activities. The site plan, as
presented, contains the following site characteristics. Under
roof. On-site there will be approximately 4,600 square feet of
building. The land area occupied by driveway and parking will be
14,687 square feet. There will be nine parking spaces required and
the applicant is providing for twelve. The green space planned
within the boundary of the project is approximately 10,200 square
feet. The owner proposes the construction of 180 lineal feet of
sidewalk along the side street, Daley Road, and in addition, the
curb and gutter and street widening to the appropriate city
standard.
A. PROPOSAL RE VEST:
The application filed is for a planned commercial district
which is a second or third generation attempt to place
commercial property on this corner. Staff, the Commission and
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ITEM NO.: 6 Continued FILE NO.: Z- 5110-A
the Board have reviewed several plans over the last eight or
ten years, with this being the project with the greatest
potential for development. This corner and a somewhat larger
area surrounding it were included in the Geyer Springs West
land use plan area as commercial in order to provide for the
PCD preliminary which was approved prior to the plan adoption.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
This tract of land is principally a flat parcel with several
large trees, and a vacant cleared area which was previously
occupied by a residential structure. The boundary street on
the north, Baseline Road, has been recently reconstructed as a
five lane principal arterial. The street adjacent to the
east, Daley Road is a partly improved collector street on the
Master Street Plan.
C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Daley Drive is required to be reconstructed to a collector
standard which may or may not include additional pavement,
curb and gutter in a 60 foot right-of-way. Some additional
right-of-way will be required. The engineer of record
should certify as to the location of the centerline of the
right-of-way in order to make this determination. Sidewalk
will be required.
D. ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN:
The site layout is adequate in almost every respect,
especially in regard to the Landscape and Buffer Ordinance.
However, there are a number of issues that we would bring to
the attention of the developer and the Commission which
requires resolution. The dumpster site, shown on the north
side of the building, should be provided with screening in
accordance with the Landscape Ordinance. The handicapped
spaces, indicated within the parking lot, should be increased
to the Ordinance standards. The mobile home park to the south
is to be screened by a 6 foot board fence. This has been
indicated on the site plan, however, the fence should be noted
as a good neighbor fence, with paneling on both sides. The
use mix of the commercial lease building should be identified.
E. ANALYSIS•
The staff's view of this proposal is that it is entirely
appropriate given the collector and arterial corner plus the
plan identification. Parcels of land running to the west are
currently zoned or used commercial for over a quarter mile.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 Continued FILE NC.: Z -5110-A
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this planned commercial district
subject to resolution of the several issues and the material
above.