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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5299 Staff AnalysisMarch 13, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 5 J,qqqtiirkped The last item for discussion was a request of the applicant to waive the additional five foot right-of-way on Pine Street. The applicant was instructed to make a formal request to waive right-of-way dedication. There being no further items for discussion, this item was forwarded to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (March 13, 1990) The applicant was present. Staff offered a recommendation of approval subject to reducing the outside car display to four, limiting the operating hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., an edicating an additional 5 feet of right-of-way on Pine Street. The Chairman then asked Mr. Stuart Yancy to present his application. Mr. Yancy offered a lengthy presentation wherein he addressed the staff's recommendation. He described the property as "junk" property which he is trying to restore. Jerry Garner of the Engineering Department explained to the Commission that the additional 5 feet of right-of-way can be waived by the Board of Directors with a Planning Commission recommendation. He also added that Pine Street functions as a one-way collector with two lanes going north and there is no need for the additional 5 foot right-of-way at this point. Mr. Yancy stated that he needs more spaces for outside display. He further responded to the stafi.,comments by indicating that all cars being repaired will be kept inside the building. Jim Lawson pointed out that the staff's concern was also intensity of the land use. His concern was that allowing the applicant more parking for outside display could cause some traffic problems. Commission Nicholson then inserted a comment that the site is small and needs to have a limitation. There was some discussion by the Planning Commission about the proposed parking design. Comments were offered by various individuals. 4 March 13, 1990 .SUBDIVISION Item No. 5 Continued The discussion then moved to reduction of curb cuts and landscape requirements. It was determ' ' y cannot require additional lan sca in on an existing business site. The Chairman then recognized persons present who desired to offer comments. Mr. Fredrick Lee, who lives on Pine Street next to this site (his mother lives on 12th Street), offered additional comments concerning traffic problems on Pine Street at rush hours. He also pointed out that the retaining wall needs to be repaired. A lengthy discussion of the matter and the several options that have been offered to Mr. Yancy then followed. The Planning staff was instructed to work with the applicant to design an appropirate site plan. A motion was made to defer this matter to the next Planning Commission meeting in order to permit additional time to work on the site plan. The motion to defer was withdrawn by Commissioner Riddick who had an additional option for the parking arrangement. A second motion was made to approve the site plan with the elimination of Spaces 1 and 2 on West 12th Street and Spaces 7, 8 and 9 on Pine Street; limes outside di la 'bn e ncet of the lot to �xc�� a—a5�o angle`rsznning southwest; maintain the hed e; limit the hours of operation rom 7 a.m. to 7 _p.m.; and waive the additional 5 foot right-of-way. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstention (Martha Miller) and 0 absent. f- 5 .i March 13, 1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-5299 NAME: Auto Repair and Sale PCD ................ LOCATION: Soitl;w'st corner of West 12th and Pine Streets. DEVELOPER: Stuart Yancy P. O. Box 1468 Little Rock, AR 72203 376-2520 ENGINEER: Laha Engineering Inc. P. O. Box 9251 Little Rock, AR 72219 AREA: 0.3 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1(9) FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: "C-3" PROPOSED USES: Auto repair and sales PLANNING DISTRICT: I-630 (9) CENSUS TRACT: 13 VARIANCES..RE@UESTED: STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: Mr. Stuart Yancy, property owner, is seeking to rezone property he owns at Pine and West 12th Streets. The property consists of two adjacent lots and two structures. One of the structures was built as a service station and was most recently used as a detail shop. The second structure was built as a four -bay car wash. The square footage of both buildings is approximately 2500 square feet. The property is level and almost totally paved in concrete and asphalt. The purpose of the request is to permit the use of the property as a sales and repair business which will include both mechanical and paint and body work. All repair work will be done inside or in the northeast quarter of the property. Also, storage will not be visible from the streets. In addition, the property user proposes sale and outside display of used cars. No more than ten vehicles will be displayed for sale at any given time. He also expects to have one to three employees. 1 March 13, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 5 _(Continued) A. PROP OSAL/RiJQUEST: This proposal involves an auto repair and sales firm on a two -lot property in structures previously used as a gas station and car wash. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently occupied by two structures. Both buildings are in a state of extreme disrepair. The parking is paved in asphalt and concrete. The adjacent streets are developed to City standard. C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Five feet of additional right-of-way is needed for the Pine Street frontage. Repair any damaged curbs and sidewalks. Provide handicap ramps at the corner of 12th and Pine Streets. The parking and driveway plan does not meet City requirements, The developer should meet with Traffic Engineering to plan the redesign. D. ISSUES/LEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: There are a number of detail items on the site plan which require some resolution. These are as follows: 1. The storage area for autos awaiting service or repair should be indicated. 2. Details of landscaping and screening treatment in the buffer along the east side should be shown. 3. A lighting scheme for the building and parking areas should be provided. 4. Signage should be designed to the Sign Code standards. 5. Reduce curb cuts to one on West 12th Street and one on Pine Street. 6. Reduce number of car display spaces to four and assign exact location for them. 7. Eliminate old gas pump islands. 8. Eliminate big sign on the southeast corner. 2 March 13, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 5 Continued E. ANALYSIS: The Planning staff view of this proposal is that it is an attempt to renovate the existing auto related business. The site lies in an older area that contains a commercial and residential mix. The staff feels, however, that with proper screening, the proposed renovation could be compatible with the surrounding area. There are several additional items concerning the site plan we feel require additional work on the part of the architect and the developer. This includes the screening, signage, lighting, landscaping and curb cut reduction. The plan also requires complete dimensioning. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to: (1) Comply with Traffic Engineering requirements; (2) meet City landscape requirements; and (3) comply with staff recommendation in Items D and E above. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 1, 1990) Mr. Stuart Yancy, property owner, was present. The staff pointed out that this was a good design attempt but that it needs additional work. The items of a design nature were discussed. Public Works requested that the curb cuts be reduced to one on Pine Street and one on West 12th, and that the parking lot be redesigned. The result of the discussion was that Mr. Yancy would pursue the additional work on design issues. However, he questioned the possibility of postponing some of the street improvements because of his limited budget. The staff concerns about buffering against the residential area was discussed briefly. It was pointed out by staff that a wood fence would be appropriate to screen the residence next door. Mr. Yancy indicated that the retaining wall and hedge are already in place. 3