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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5491-B Staff AnalysisMarch 12, 2020 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z -5491-B NAME: Miles Memorial CME Church Daycare — Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1804 E. Capitol Avenue OWNER/APPLICANT: Miles Memorial CME Church/Richard Johnson, Pastor PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a daycare center to be operated in a portion of the existing church building located on this R-4 zoned, 1.04 acre property. SITE LOCATION: The site is located at the northeast corner of E. Capitol Avenue and Bender Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The church has been part of the neighborhood for many years. Single family residences and vacant residential lots (zoned R-4) are located to the north, east and west. A Little Rock School District warehouse facility is located across E. Capitol Avenue to the south, with a commercial building to the southwest. A Little Rock city park is located to the southeast. Adding a daycare use to the existing church facility should not affect the church's continued compatibility with the neighborhood. Notice of public hearing was sent to all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the East Little Rock Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The church has an existing, asphalt paved parking lot with access off of E. Capitol Avenue. The proposed daycare is to operate Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The existing parking lot will be available during these times without conflict with typical church activity times. The existing parking is sufficient for the proposed use. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. March 12, 2020 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5491-B 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Surveyor should check the labeled street name of the north boundary street. 2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of E. Capitol Avenue and Bender Street. 6. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. Fire Department: Full Plan review Maintain Access: Fire H drants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where afire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and 2 March 12, 2020 ITEM NO.: 3 Cont) FILE NO.: Z -5491-B loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates -shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 3 March 12, 2020 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5491-B 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey0liftlerock.orci or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain@littlerock.gov NOTE: A Field Inspection / Review is required with Building Codes and LR Fire Marshal's Office. 7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING: Cou ityPianninq: No comments received. N March 12, 2020 ITEM NO_: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5491-B Rock Region METRO: The site is not located on a Rock Region Metro bus route. Route #12 (Clinton Center/Airport Route) runs along East 6th Street to the south. Planning Division: No Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 19, 2020) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. In a response to a question, the applicant stated signage would consist of an addition to the existing ground sign. The applicant also noted the proposed hours of operation. Public Works Comments were noted. Staff stated that a radial dedication of right-of-way was required. Outside Agency, Utility and Fire Department Comments were noted. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: Miles Memorial CME Church occupies the R-4 zoned, 1.04 acre property located at 1804 E. Capitol Avenue. The church is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a daycare center in a portion of the existing church building. Staff is aware of no outstanding issues associated with this current proposal. The proposed day care is to have an enrollment of 25 children with 3 to 4 staff, and will operate Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The site has more than sufficient parking to accommodate the day care. A playground area will be located adjacent to the west end of the building. Signage will consist of an addition to the existing ground sign. The church has been a part of this neighborhood for many years and allowing the proposed small day care to operate in a portion of the existing facility should not have any impact on .the neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 5 March 12, 2020 ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5491-B PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 12, 2020) The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in support or opposition. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS FEBRUARY 19, 2020 ITEM NO.:3. MILES MEMORIAL CME CHURCH DAYCARE REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1804 E. CAPITOL AVE. Z -5491-B Planning Staff Comments: 1. The applicant is proposing to add a daycare use for up to 25 children within the existing church building. The daycare use will have 3 to 4 staff persons. 2. Provide days and hours of operation for the daycare use. 3. The daycare use will require 6 to 7 on-site spaces. Adequate on-site parking exists to serve the proposed daycare use. 4. Will there be an outside play area? If so, show on the site plan. 5. Will there be any additional signage on the site for the daycare use? 6. Will the daycare hours of operation conflict with any normal church activities? Variance/Waivers: e None requested Public Works: 1. Surveyor should check the labeled street name of the north boundary street. 2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of E. Capitol Ave and Bender St. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: No comments received. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No comments received. ITEM NO.:3. (CON Fire Department: Full Plan review Maintain Access: Fire Hvdrants. -5491-B Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Grade Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief. Loading Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads. ITEM NO. -.3, (CON' Z -5491-B Gates Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet. 2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type. 3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one person. 4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and replaces or repaired when defective. 5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official. 6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location. 7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval \by the fire code official 8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. 9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200. Fire Hydrants Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. County Planning: No comments received. Rock Region METRO: No comments received. Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche littlerock.or or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain littlerock.aov NOTE: A Field Inspection / Review is required with Building Codes and LR Fire Marshals Office, Plannina Division: No comments. ITEM NOA. CONT (Z-5491 -BA Landscape: No Comment Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than February 26, 2020. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than February 26, 2020. The City provided notice form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than March 6, 2020.