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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5427-A Staff AnalysisAugust 7, 2003 ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-5427 NAME: J. D. Leasing Parking Lot — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: SE corner of Kanis Road and Cherry Brook Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: J. D. Leasing, Inc./Mark Rickett, PE PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the two -phased development of this 0-3 zoned lot. Phase I is a 21 -space parking lot to serve the adjacent, PCD zoned office/showroom/warehouse use. A conditional use permit is required for the parking lot. Phase II is an office building and additional parking which are allowed by -right on the 0-3 zoned lot. 0J ITE LOCATION: The lot is located at the southeast corner of Kanis Road and Cherry Brook Drive. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is zoned 0-3 which allows, by -right, the development of the site with an office building and associated parking lot. Allowing the construction of a small parking lot, prior to construction of the office building and the remainder of the parking, should not affect the site's compatibility with the neighborhood. Attention must be given to proper screening and landscaping the southern perimeter of the site, where it is adjacent to residentially zoned property. An office building is located on the 0-3 zoned property to the west. The applicant's business, Global Docugraphix, is located on the PCD zoned site to the east. The properties across Kanis Road are undeveloped. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the Gibralter Heights — Point West — Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association was notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: Phase I consists of a 21 -space, paved and landscaped parking lot taking access, via a single driveway, off of Cherry Brook Drive. At the time the office building is constructed (Phase II) an additional 40 parking spaces will be built. No additional curb cuts are proposed. Augdst 7, 2003 ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: 2-5427-A 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. The plan submitted does not allow for building landscaping between the public parking areas and the building. There is considerable flexibility with this requirement. Additionally, a portion of the proposed landscape strip width along the eastern perimeter falls below the six (6) foot nine (9) inch minimum allowed by the landscape ordinance. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Right-of-way widths and boundary street improvements are in place and are acceptable. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Only a single driveway access would be allowed on Cherry Brook Drive. Maximum driveway width is 36 feet. The southern -most driveway location will be acceptable. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No Comments received. CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted. Southwestern Bell: No Comments received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) may apply to this project in addition to normal charges. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central 2 August 7, 2003 ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5427-A Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATH: No Comments received. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 17, 2003) Mark Rickett was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted additional information was needed regarding signage, lighting, fencing, the treatment of the north edge of the Phase I parking lot and access from the Phase I parking lot to the property adjacent to the east. Staff asked that the applicant confirm that the remainder of the site will remain undisturbed until Phase II construction begins. The applicant provided a copy of the bill of assurance showing that this tract was approved for office uses. Landscape and Public Works Comments were presented. Staff noted that the site was permitted only one driveway onto Cherry Brook and the driveway could either be in the center of the tract or at the point where the southern driveway was shown. The applicant responded that he would make the change. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by July 23, 2003. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The 0-3 zoned lot located at the southeast corner of Kanis Road and Cherry Brook Drive is currently undeveloped and wooded. The lot is owned by the owner of the business on the PCD zoned lot adjacent to the east. The PCD zoned lot is occupied by Global Docugraphix (formerly Bank N Business Systems) a documents company. The applicant proposes the two -phased development of the lot with a 21 -space parking lot being Phase I and an office building and additional parking being Phase II. An office building and its associated parking would be permitted by -right on this 0-3 zoned lot. Since the applicant is proposing to construct the 21 -space parking lot, to provide additional parking for the employees of the adjacent Global Docugraphix business, a conditional use permit is required. The applicant did submit a copy of the bill of assurance for the lot which specifies that it is to be used for "office purposes" unless (otherwise) approved by the City of Little Rock. 3 Augdst 7, 2003 ITEM NO_: 11 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5427-A The proposed parking lot is located on the southern portion of the lot and is accessed via a single driveway off of Cherry Brook Drive. The parking lot will be landscaped and screened to comply with code. A sidewalk will provide access from the parking lot to the adjacent Global Docugraphix property. The remainder of the site will remain undisturbed until Phase II construction has been permitted. No lighting or signage is proposed for the Phase I parking lot. On July 23, 2003, the applicant submitted a revised site plan and responses to issues discussed at Subdivision Committee. One of the two driveways has been removed and perimeter landscaping area has been increased. Building landscaping will be detailed and provided when a permit is requested for the Phase II building and parking. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. With proper screening and landscaping, the proposed use should be compatible with uses and zoning in the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit to allow the 21 -space parking lot subject to compliance with the staff comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the staff report. If, at some point, site lighting is added, it must be shielded downward and aimed inward to the site. Any signage must comply with the standards for the 0-3 district. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 7, 2003) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. 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 11 ayes and 0 nays. The application was approved. 0