HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5282-B Staff AnalysisJuly 12, 2001
ITEM NO.: E
NAME: Pinnacle Bank - Revised PD -0
FILE NO.: Z -5282-B
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Rodney Parham and North Rodney
Parham Roads
DEVELOPER:
ENGINEER:
Pinnacle Bank The Wilcox Group
2610 Cantrell Road 2222 Cottondale Lane, #100
Little Rock, AR 72202 Little Rock, AR 72202
AREA: 0.88 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ZONING: PD -O ALLOWED USES: Branch Bank
PROPOSED USE: Branch Bank
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On July 20, 1999, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
18,061 which rezoned this property from R-2 to PD -0 for the
development of a branch bank. The approved site plan included a
3,580 square foot (two-story) bank building located within the
south one-half of the property, with drive-thru teller lanes on
the west side of the ;building and an ATM machine on the north
side. There isa parking area within the northern portion of
the property, with two (2) access points from North Rodney
Parham Road.
The approved PD -0 development plan allowed for a ground -mounted
sign which was to conform to City Ordinance as it relates to
office zoned property. The sign may have a maximum height of
six (6) feet and a maximum area of 64 square feet.
July 12, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5282-B
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
PD -O only with respect to the size of the ground -mounted
sign near the southeast corner of the property. The
applicant is proposing a pylon sign with a maximum height
of 25 feet and a maximum area of 94 square feet.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The Pinnacle Bank development is currently under
construction.
There is an office building and a commercial building
located adjacent to this property to the east, with single-
family residences immediately north. A new office building
(Cypress Plaza) is located across North Rodney Parham Road
to the west, with a small commercial strip center to the
south across Rodney Parham Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one (1) phone call
from a person expressing concern with the proposed sign
size. The Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association was
notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
No Comments.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
No Comments.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
This request is located in the Rodney Parham Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this
property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an
existing Planned Development - Office for a different sign.
A land use plan amendment is not required.
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July 12, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: E (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -5282-B
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the
River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The plan
contained an Infrastructure Goal that called for the
development of an adequate infrastructure network,
including sidewalks, roadways, and drainage systems, within
the neighborhood which is designed and works to produce a
safe and attractive neighborhood environment.
Landsca a Issues:
No Comments.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MAY 10, 2001)
Frank Withrow, Jr. was present, representing the
application. Staff reviewed the previously approved and
proposed sign sizes with the Committees.
Mr. Withrow discussed with the Committee the need for the
larger ground -mounted sign. It was noted that the larger
size was proposed for a greater degree of visibility.
Staff noted that wall -mounted signage would also be allowed
under the approved PD -O Plan.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the revised
PD -O to the full Commission for resolution.
H. ANALYSIS:
As noted in paragraph A., the applicant proposes to revise
the previously approved PD -O site plan for this property
only with respect to ground -mounted sign size. The maximum
ground -mounted sign size allowed with the approved PD -O
includes a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum
area of 64 square feet. These are the maximum allowed
dimensions for ground -mounted signage in office zones.
The applicant proposes a ground -mounted pylon sign hear the
southeast corner of the property with increased dimensions
as follows:
maximum height - 25 feet
maximum area - 94 square
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July 12, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: E (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5282-B
The applicant is requesting the larger sign for increased
visibility, primarily from the east.
Staff feels that given the small size of the proposed
branch bank development (0.88 acre) with only 110± feet of
street frontage along Rodney Parham Road, the amount of
signage allowed with the approved PD -0 development plan
should be sufficient to serve this property. This would
include a ground -mounted sign with a maximum height of six
(6) feet and maximum area of 64 square feet, as well as
wall -mounted signage on the south and west building fronts
up to 10 percent of the building fagade area. Therefore,
staff cannot support the revised ground -mounted sign
dimensions as proposed.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the revised PD -0.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 31, 2001)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a
letter on May 25, 2001 requesting that this item be deferred to
the July 12, 2001 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 12, 2001
agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by
a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 12, 2001)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a
letter on July 2, 2001 requesting that this item be withdrawn.
Staff supported the withdrawal request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. A motion to that
effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays
and 3 absent.
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