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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5668-B Staff AnalysisJanuary 30, 1996 FILE Z _g TEM ORDINANCE DESTGN STPNDA=RD1 : 1. Site Location: Pinnacle Properties - Conditional Use Permit 12,500 Chenal Parkway Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock/Barksdale McKay A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of an automatic car wash as part of a convenience food store with gas pumps development on this C-3 zoned, 1.288 acre site. The applicant is requesting a waiver of Zoning ordinance. Section 36-298(1)b. regarding the buffering of the menu board speaker location. The proposed site is located at the northeast corner of Chenal Parkway and 'West Markham Street. This site is a 1.288 acre outparcel of the proposed 17.6 acre Morris Commercial Subdivision. 2, om atibilit with Neicrhborhood: The adjacent property to the east, west and north is zoned C-3, and is part of Lot 1 of the proposed Morris Commercial Subdivision. Further west is the R-5 zoned Trinity Presbyterian Church site. The land across Markham Street to the south and Chenal Parkway to the west is zoned C-3. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. January 30, 1996 3, Qn-Site Drives andParkin : Access- to this site will be gained at 2 points, utilizing the interior drives which will service the larger Lot 1, Morris Commercial Subdivision. The number of parking spaces shown on the site plan exceeds the minimum ordinance requirements. 4. Srra!�ning and. Buffere: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance requirements. The shrub spacing along Chenal Parkway and West Markham should average every three feet instead of the eight feet shown on the plan submitted. 5.Ci Engine r' mmen Dedicate right-of-way or easements as agreed upon for Chenal and Markham. The right -turn lane on Markham and the deceleration lane on Chenal will be constructed as. one lane. Construct sidewalks and ramps according to approved standards and ADA standards. Plans for the construction of decel and widening of Markham are to be submitted for approval with the appropriate striping plans. Obtain grading permits and provide erosion control plan prior to construction. All disturbed areas are to seeded and mulched for erosion control prior to final platting the lots. Stormwater detention analysis is required. A sidewalk should be constructed adjacent to access drives -with the development of this lot. 6. IIti l 1 t y and Fire Commence : Fire De : There must be a fire hydrant located within 500 feet of all buildings on this site. Little Rock wastewater Utility indicates that sewer is available on the south side of West Markham Street. Kittle Rack Water Works - A water main extension will be required. An acreage charge of $330/acre will apply in addition to normal connection fees. Submit plans for backflow prevention to the Water Works for approval. An RPZ backflow preventer will be required. E January 30, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM n FILE Z- -B APDL - A 15 foot easement is required along the south, east and north property lines. 7. ft�ff AnalyQis: The applicant proposes to construct a one -bay automatic car wash as part of a convenience food store with gas pumps development on this C-3 zoned site. Included in the convenience food store will be a fast food restaurant (approximately 900 square feet) with a drive-thru window. The convenience food store with gas pumps and fast food restaurant are permitted uses in C-3 zoning, but the automatic car wash requires the conditional use permit review. The convenience food store will be located within the north half of this site with the gas pumps located within the south half of the property. The automatic car wash will be located toward the rear of the site, along the western property line. Access to this site will be gained at two points, utilizing interior drives which will serve the larger Home Depot site. All site lighting and signage will comply with the Chenal Parkway Overlay District ordinance. Section 36-298(1)b. of the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance requires that menu board speaker locations be designed to provide for a solid wall at least six feet in height and twenty feet in length along the opposite lane line. This wall is to be constructed of masonry or wood with a textured finish to diminish sound deflection. The applicant is requesting a waiver from this ordinance requirement, as the menu board is to be located adjacent to the proposed large Home Depot parking lot on Lot 1 of the proposed Morris Commercial Subdivision. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 2. Compliance with City Engineer Comments 3. Compliance with Utility and Fire Department Comments 4. Compliance with the Chenal Parkway Overlay District Ordinance regarding site lighting and signage. January 3U, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.; Cont. FILE N Z -5668-B 5. This lot must be final platted prior to application for building permit. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 4, 1996) Barksdale McKay and Dickson Flake were present, representing the application. David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with the Committee, primarily the dedication of right-of-way on Chenal and West Markham and sidewalks. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, discussed the landscape requirements. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, stated that Mr. McKay has requested a waiver from the Zoning Ordinance requirement of a solid wall across from the menu board speaker location for the purpose of diminishing sound deflection. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 1996) Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant failed to send the required notification (to all the record owners of property within 200 feet of this property) for this meeting. The applicant mailed the notices on January 26, 1996. Staff recommended deferral of this item until the February 13, 1996 Commission meeting. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the February 13, 1996 Commission meeting. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed on a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. El February 13, 1996 ITEM M, , E FILE NO.: Z- 558-E NAME: Pinnacle Properties - Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 12,500 Chenal Parkway OWNER/APPLICANT: Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock/Barksdale McKay PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of an automatic car wash as part of a convenience food store with gas pumps development on this C-3 zoned, 1.288 acre site. The applicant is requesting a waiver of Zoning Ordinance, Section 36-298(1)b. regarding the buffering of the menu board speaker location. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: The proposed site is located at the northeast corner of Chenal Parkway and West Markham Street. This site is a 1.288 acre outparcel of the proposed 17.6 acre Morris Commercial Subdivision. 2. Coat atibility with Neicr borhood: The adjacent property to the east, west and north is zoned C-3, and is part of Lot 1 of the proposed Morris Commercial Subdivision. Further west is the R-5 zoned Trinity Presbyterian Church site. The land across Markham Street to the south and Chenal Parkway to the west is zoned C-3. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. February 13, 1996 ITEM E n FILE Z- -B 3. Qn-Site Drives and Parking: Access to this site will be gained at 2 points, utilizing the interior drives which will service the larger Lot 1, Morris Commercial Subdivision. The number of parking spaces shown on the site plan exceeds the minimum ordinance requirements. 4. Scrgening and Buffers: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance requirements. The shrub spacing along Chenal Parkway and West Markham should average every three feet instead of the eight feet shown on the plan submitted. 5. CitV Engineer's Comments: Dedicate right-of-way or easements as agreed upon for Chenal and Markham. The right -turn lane on Markham and the deceleration lane on Chenal will be constructed as one lane. Construct sidewalks and ramps according to approved standards and ADA standards. Plans for the construction of decel and widening of Markham are to be submitted for approval with the appropriate striping plans. Obtain grading permits and provide erosion control plan prior to construction. All disturbed areas are to seeded and mulched for erosion control prior to final platting the lots. Stormwater detention analysis is required. A sidewalk should be constructed adjacent to access drives with the development of this lot. 6. Utility and Fire Comments: Fire Dent.: There must be a fire hydrant located within 500 feet of all buildings on this site. Little Rock Wastewater Utility indicates that sewer is available on the south side of West Markham Street. Little Rock Water Works - A water main extension will be required. An acreage charge of $330/acre will apply in addition to normal connection fees. Submit plans for backflow prevention to the Water Works for approval. An RPZ backflow preventer will be required. E February 13, 1996 ITEM N E n FILE N Z- -B AP&L - A 15 foot easement is required along the south, east and north property lines. 7. Staff Analyses: The applicant proposes to construct a one -bay automatic car wash as part of a convenience food store with gas pumps development on this C-3 zoned site. Included in the convenience food store will be a fast food restaurant (approximately 900 square feet) with a drive-thru window. The convenience food store with gas pumps and fast food restaurant are permitted uses in C-3 zoning, but the automatic car wash requires the conditional use permit review. The convenience food store will be located within the north half of this site with the gas pumps located within the south half of the property. The automatic car wash will be located toward the rear of the site, along the western property line. Access to this site will be gained at two points, utilizing interior drives which will serve the larger Home Depot site. All site lighting and signage will comply with the Chenal Parkway Overlay District Ordinance. Section 36-298(1)b. of the Little Rock Zoning Ordinance requires that menu board speaker locations be designed to provide for a solid wall at least six feet in height and twenty feet in length along the opposite lane line. This wall is to be constructed of masonry or wood with a textured finish to diminish sound deflection. The applicant is requesting a waiver from this ordinance requirement, as the menu board is to be located adjacent to the proposed large Home Depot parking lot on Lot 1 of the proposed Morris Commercial Subdivision. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 2_ Compliance with City Engineer Comments 3. Compliance with Utility and Fire Department Comments 4. Compliance with the Chenal Parkway Overlay District Ordinance regarding site lighting and signage. 3 February 13., 1996 ITEM -NO.., E(Cont..)FILE Z- -B S. This lot must be final platted prior to application for building permit. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 4, 1996) Barksdale McKay and Dickson Flake were present, representing the application. David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with the Committee, primarily the dedication of right-of-way on Chenal and West Markham and sidewalks. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, discussed the landscape requirements. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, stated that Mr. McKay has requested a waiver from the Zoning Ordinance requirement of a solid wall across from the menu board speaker location for the purpose of diminishing sound deflection. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 1996) Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant failed to send the required notification (to all the record owners of property within 200 feet of this property) for this meeting. The applicant mailed the notices on January 26, 1996. Staff recommended deferral of this item until the February 13, 1996 Commission meeting. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the February 13, 1996 Commission meeting. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed on a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 13, 1996) The staff presented a positive recommendation, with conditions, 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. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent. N