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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5306-A Staff AnalysisApril 10, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 9 Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 12, 1990) Mr. Joe White and Alan Runnell, Branch Manager were present. Mr. White described the "PID" as an existing structure with stipulation of allowing present use and uses permitted under I-2 zoning. Jim Lawson pointed out that gravel parking is allowed only with the present use. In case of changing its use, the City would require parking to paved. The discussion then moved to the dedication of additional R/W along Mabelvale Pike. It was pointed out by Mr. Richard Wood and Jim Lawson from the Planning Staff that all the street improvements will not be required with the present use, but the City would like to request additional R/W. Jim Lawson also added that redevelopment of this site will require all the street improvements. Commissioner W. Reddick asked Mr. Alan Runnell if they plan to park vehicles on the site. Mr. Runnell stated that additional lot was purchased only to allow the maneuvering of the long trucks on the site. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 24, 1990) Richard Wood of the Planning Staff offered a brief comment on the Staff recommendation and pointed out the Staff supports the second submittal with the changes that have been done. Mr. Joe White, the Engineer of record on this project, indicated that he addressed all of the subdivision committee concerns on the second submittal. Ben Moody, a property owner, was concerned about possible leakage of chemicals from trucks parking close to his house causing danger for children playing in the backyard. Mr. Paul Runnells, Branch Manager for Parker Solvent, stated that they don't have any intention of parking trucks there. He stated that they just only would like to have the space to maneuver them around before they dispose of the chemicals. Mr. Carrol Parker, owner of Parker Solvent, stated that leakage of chemicals is not allowed and that the truck would be stopped on the highway before it gets to that site. A lengthy discussion followed involving several of the Commissioners. The discussion centered on whether the trucks can leak or whether a fence would protect a neighboring house. It was determined that the fence be built up to 72 feet from Mabelvale Pike right-of-way and 3 April 24, 1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -5306-A NAME: Parker Solvent - Short Form PID LOCATION: Off Interstate I-30 on Mabelvale Pike DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Mr. Parker White-Daters Assoc. Inc. P. O. Box 271 401 Victory Street Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR 72201 785-2321 374-1666 AREA: 1.18 NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: ZONING: R-2 PROPOSED USES: Industrial PLANNING DISTRICT: Geyer Springs West 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 VARIANCES REQUESTED: None STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: The Parker Solvent is seeking to rezone property it owns at Mabelvale Pike as a Planned Industrial Development. Parts of the existing site have been used for a number of years as a storage for manufactured chemicals. The owner wishes to develop an additional small tract for onsite truck traffic as a Phase I and be able to add to the existing facility in the future as a Phase II. The property is currently zoned R-2 as are all the adjoining properties. The appearance and function of the property,will remain unchanged. The primary improvement to the site would be a six foot high wood fence to effectively eliminate visibility to next door residential home and the truck maneuvering area will be covered with compacted gravel. 1 April 10, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 9 (Continued) A. PROPOSALIREQUEST: C. i� E. This application consists of a proposal to add the additional tract of land as onsite truck traffic maneuvering room and additional 1200 s.f. building expansion for existing non -conforming chemical storage facility. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site currently is occupied by a chemical storage faculty with several horizontal type tanks, 4,000 s.f., one story metal building and one story sheet metal shed. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Five foot additional R/W on 25' portion of Mabelvale Pike needed to complete R/W to collector standard, required improvements include 1/2 of 36 -foot pavement with curbs and gutters, sidewalks and buried drainage. Stormwater Detention and Excavation Ordinances apply. MWOR.IU M0210s1NWA02161so1MINA WA012MMIF The only issues in this category which will require resolution is the list of future uses requested by owner and allowed on this site. Engineer also need to show type of reinforcement for loose gravel on the new addition. ANALYSIS• The Planning Staff finds preliminary plat subject, items pointed out in Item F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: no serious fault with this however, to resolving the C and D above. Staff recommends approval subject to comments made by Engineering and Planning Staff. K April 24, 1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 24, 1990) additional lot will be used only to maneuver trucks. A motion was made to approve the application as presented on the second submittal. A motion was made and passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 2 noes, 2 absent. 4 April 24, 1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -5306-A NAME: Parker Solvent - Short Form PID LOCATION: Off Interstate I-30 on Mabelvale Pike DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Mr. Parker White-Daters Assoc. Inc. P. O. Box 271 401 Victory Street Fort Smith, AR Little Rock, AR 72201 785-2321 374-1666 AREA: 1.18 NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: ZONING: R-2 PROPOSED USES: Industrial PLANNING DISTRICT: Geyer Springs West 15 CENSUS TRACT: 41.03 VARIANCES RE VESTED: None STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: The Parker Solvent is seeking to rezone property it owns at Mabelvale Pike as a Planned Industrial Development. Parts of the existing site have been used for a number of years as a storage for manufactured chemicals. The owner wishes to develop an additional small tract for onsite truck traffic as a Phase I and be able to add to the existing facility in the future as a Phase II. The property is currently zoned R-2 as are all the adjoining properties. The appearance and function of the property,will remain unchanged. The primary improvement to the site would be a six foot high wood fence to effectively eliminate visibility to next door residential home and the truck maneuvering area will be covered with compacted gravel. 1 April 10, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 9 Continued A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: This application consists of a proposal to add the additional tract of land as onsite truck traffic maneuvering room and additional 1200 s.f. building expansion for existing non -conforming chemical storage facility. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: u The site currently is occupied by a chemical storage faculty with several horizontal type tanks, 4,000 s.f., one story metal building and one story sheet metal shed. C. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Five foot additional R/W on 25' portion of Mabelvale Pike needed to complete R/W to collector standard, required improvements include 1/2 of 36 -foot pavement with curbs and gutters, sidewalks and buried drainage. Stormwater Detention and Excavation Ordinances apply. D. ISSUESILEGAL/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: The only issues in this category which will require resolution is the list of future uses requested by owner and allowed on this site. Engineer also need to show type of reinforcement for loose gravel on the new addition. E. ANALYSIS• The Planning Staff finds no serious fault with this preliminary plat subject, however, to resolving the items pointed out in Item C and D above. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval subject to comments made by Engineering and Planning Staff. K April 10, 1990 SUBDIVISION Item No. 9 (Continued) SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 12, 1990) Mr. Joe White and Alan Runnell, Branch Manager were present. Mr. White described the "PID" as an existing structure with stipulation of allowing present use and uses permitted under I-2 zoning. Jim Lawson pointed out that gravel parking is allowed only with the present use. In case of changing its use, the City would require parking to paved. u The discussion then moved to the dedication of additional R/W along Mabelvale Pike. It was pointed out by Mr. Richard Wood and Jim Lawson from the Planning Staff that all the street improvements will not be required with the present use, but the City would like to request additional R/W. Jim Lawson also added that redevelopment of this site will require all the street improvements. Commissioner W. Reddick asked Mr. Alan Runnell if they plan to park vehicles on the site. Mr. Runnell stated that additional lot was purchased only to allow the maneuvering of the long trucks on the site. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 24, 1990) Richard Wood of the Planning Staff offered a brief comment on the Staff recommendation and pointed out the Staff supports the second submittal with the changes that have been done. Mr. Joe White, the Engineer of record on this project, indicated that he addressed all of the subdivision committee concerns on the second submittal. Ben Moody, a property owner, was concerned about possible leakage of chemicals from trucks parking close to his house causing danger for children playing in the backyard. Mr. Paul Runnells, Branch Manager for Parker Solvent, stated that they don't have any intention of parking trucks there. He stated that they just only would like to have the space to maneuver them around before they dispose of the chemicals. Mr. Carrol Parker, owner of Parker Solvent, stated that leakage of chemicals is not allowed and that the truck would be stopped on the highway before it gets to that site. A lengthy discussion followed involving several of the Commissioners. The discussion centered on whether the trucks can leak or whether a fence would protect a neighboring house. It was determined that the fence be built up to 72 feet from Mabelvale Pike right-of-way and 3 & pk' 24, 1990 SU'BpIVISION ITEM NO.; 9 Continued (April 24, 1990) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: y to additional lot willabe�oVEdthelapplicationeastpresented on motion was made to PP the second submittal. A2motion ntwas made and passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 2 2