HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5340 Staff AnalysisMarch 8, 2001
ITEM NO.: 9
FILE NO.: Z-5340
NAME: Investment Motorcar Corporation - Short -Form PCD -
Revocation
LOCATION: 2905 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Riverside Properties, LLC
124 W. Capitol, Suite 1590
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 0.5 acre
ZONING: PCD
A. BACKGROUND:
B.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES:
Auto dealership
PROPOSED USE: Commercial
On August 21, 1990, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance
No. 15,920 rezoning this property from C-3 to PCD to allow
an auto dealership. The approved PCD allowed small areas
of outside vehicular display as well as a small service and
auto detail operation within the existing buildings. The
auto dealership recently vacated the property and was
replaced with an antique mall, an entirely enclosed
commercial operation.
PROPOSAL:
The property owner, Riverside Properties, LLC, submitted a
letter to staff on January 4, 2001, requesting that the PCD
be officially revoked and the property revert to its
original C-3 zoning.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Capitol View Stifft Station, Hillcrest and Cedar Hill
Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
revocation request. Staff has received no comment from the
associations, as of this writing.
March 8, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.)
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
FILE NO.: Z-5340
Staff recommends that the PCD be revoked; that Ordinance
No. 15,920 be repealed and that the property be returned to
C-3 General Commercial District as previously existed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 8, 2001)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z-5340
NAME: Investment Motorcar Corporation - Short -Form PCD -
Revocation
LOCATION: 2905 Cantrell Road
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Riverside Properties, LLC
124 W. Capitol, Suite 1590
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 0.5 acre
ZONING: PCD
A. BACKGROUND:
B.
C.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Auto dealership
PROPOSED USE: Commercial
On August 21, 1990, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance
No. 15,920 rezoning this property from C-3 to PCD to allow
an auto dealership. The approved PCD allowed small areas
of outside vehicular display as well as a small service and
auto detail operation within the existing buildings. The
auto dealership recently vacated the property and was
replaced with an antique mall, an entirely enclosed
commercial operation.
PROPOSAL:
The property owner, Riverside Properties, LLC, submitted a
letter to staff on January 4, 2001, requesting that the PCD
be officially revoked and the property revert to its
original C-3 zoning.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Capitol View Stifft Station, Hillcrest and Cedar Hill
Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
revocation request. Staff has received no comment from the
associations, as of this writing.
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
FILE NO.: Z-5340 (Cont.
Staff recommends that the PCD be revoked; that Ordinance
No. 15,920 be repealed and that the property be returned to
C-3 General Commercial District as previously existed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MARCH 8, 2001)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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March 8, 2001
ITEM NO.: 9
FILE NO.: Z-5340
NAME: Investment Motorcar Corporation - Short -Form PCD -
Revocation
LOCATION: 2905 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Riverside Properties, LLC
124 W. Capitol, Suite 1590
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 0.5 acre
ZONING: PCD
A. BACKGROUND:
B.
C.
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES:
Auto dealership
PROPOSED USE: Commercial
On August 21, 1990, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance
No. 15,920 rezoning this property from C-3 to PCD to allow
an auto dealership. The approved PCD allowed small areas
of outside vehicular display as well as a small service and
auto detail operation within the existing buildings. The
auto dealership recently vacated the property and was
replaced with an antique mall, an entirely enclosed
commercial operation.
PROPOSAL:
The property owner, Riverside Properties, LLC, submitted a
letter to staff on January 4, 2001, requesting that the PCD
be officially revoked and the property revert to its
original C-3 zoning.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Capitol View Stifft Station, Hillcrest and Cedar Hill
Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
revocation request. Staff has received no comment from the
associations, as of this writing.
March 8, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-5340
D. STAFF RECONMENDATIONS :
Staff recommends that the PCD be revoked; that Ordinance
No. 15,920 be repealed and that the property be returned to
C-3 General Commercial District as previously existed.
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July 17, 1990
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-5340
NAME: Investment Motorcar Corp.
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LOCATION: 2905 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Mona Mizell McClelland Consulting
1700 First Commercial
Bldg. 900 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72201
372-6300
AREA: 0.5 acres NO. OF LOTS: 1 " FT. OF NEW ST.: 0
ZONING: "C-3" PROPOSED USE: • "PCD"
PLANNING DISTRICT: Heights - Hillcrest
VARIANCES REQUESTED: None
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL:
Investment Motorcar Corporation is seeking to rezone
property at 2905 Cantrell Road as a planned commercial
development. IMC is an Arkansas corporation formed in
October, 1989, for the purpose of selling luxury pre -owned
automobiles (BMW, Jaguar, Ferrari; etc.). In compliance
with the present "C-3" zoning classification, IMC has to
limited its business to inside sales only.
There is also a small service and detailing operation
located in the same structure at the rear of the property.
The property is level and almost totally paved in asphalt.
The business is presently employing 10 people.
A. PROPOSAL RE VEST:
This proposal involves an outside display and service
of the lux,iry pre -owned automobiles on a property
previously used as an automobile air condition sales
and installation.
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July 17, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 (Continued)
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is currently occupied by two structures. Both
buildings are made of metal and concrete blocks. The
parking is paved in asphalt. The adjacent street is
developed to city standard.
C: ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Provide Cantrell Road right-of-way to principal
arterial standards (55' from center line). Construct
sidewalk on Cantrell Road frontage. Existing
landscaping in the Cantrell right-of-way will require a
franchise to remain in place. The existing driveway
encroaches onto the adjacent property to the west and
should be reconstructed to conform to Ordinance
requirements.
D. ISSUESILEGAL/TECHNICALfDESIGN:
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 landscape treatment along Highway
10 side should be shown.
3. Limit operation hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
4. Show dimensions and number of parking spaces
for proposed display area on the site plan.
E. ANALYSIS•
The Planning Staff's view of this proposal is that it
is attempting to conform the existing auto related
business to the City Zoning Ordinance.
The Staff feel that landscaping and improvements would
enhance this site.
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July 17, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 Continued
E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval subject to:
1. Complying with Engineering requirements.
2. Limiting operation hours from 8 a.m. to 8
p.m.
3. Showing dimensions and number of parking
spaces for displayed cars and cars waiting
for service.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (July 5, 1990)
Mrs. Mona Mizell was present representing this application.
The staff recommendation was explained to applicant. There
were several design elements discussed. These dealt
primarily with including right-of-way and landscaping on the
site plan. It was determined that the applicant will submit
revised site plan showing existing right-of-way and required
right-of-way and apply for franchise with the City to keep
existing landscape in place.
There being no further items for discussion, the matter was
forwarded to the full Commission for resolution.
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July 17, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item,......._ No. .5 (Continued
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(July 17, 1990)
Ms. Mona Mizell was present representing this application.
Mr. Lawson of the planning Staff, offered a brief comment on
the staff recommendation and pointed out that he met with
Ms. Mizell ;just before meeting, and she agreed to put
landscape on the front twenty feet of the property, if Fire
Department agrees to release fire easement. Ms. Mizell was
asked by Commission to present tier application. She stated
p that her client agreed to provide landscape areas where
Possible. A brief discussion then followed involving
several of the commissioners and Ms. Mizell dealing
primarily with landscaping and its placement on the
property. The motion was made to approve this application
as amended with Applicant willing to accommodate landscaping
on the front, if permitted by Faire Department and .limit,
operation hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The motion was
made and passed by a vote of 9 ayes, p nays-, 1 abstain, and
1 absent. The motion passed.
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