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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5668-D Staff AnalysisMay 15, 1997 ITEM NO.: 3 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT- PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: FILE NO.: Z -5668-D National Tire and Battery - Conditional Use Permit 12,410 W. Markham NTB Stores/Pat McGetrick A conditional use permit is requested for the construction of an auto parts sales business with limited motor vehicle parts installation. The property is zoned C-3. The proposed site is located at the northwest corner of Chenal Parkway and West Markham Street. 2. CoMatibil_ity with Neighborhood: This outparcel of the larger Home Depot site is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses. The zoning and uses near the intersection of Chenal Parkway and West Markham Street are primarily commercial in nature. There are multifamily developments further to the north and west. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. The St. Charles and Parkway Place Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: Access to this site will be gained by utilizing the interior drives which serve the larger Home Depot lot. A total of 54 parking spaces is required by ordinance. Fifty-two (52) exterior parking spaces and 10 parking spaces within the enclosed building are provided on the proposed site plan; for a total of 62 parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers: No Comments. May 15, 1997 UHDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5563-D 5. Public Works Comments: 1. Plan does not indicate right-of-way as required by Master Street Plan and as dedicated through plat. 2. Show the proposed Target drives. 3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 4. West Markham has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 11,000; Chenal has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 14,000. 6. Utility and Fire Department Comments: L.R. Wastewater - Sewer main extension serving property not accepted at this time by Little Rock Wastewater Utility. No connection will be allowed until sewer main is accepted. Contact L.R. Wastewater for details. AP&L - A 15 foot easement is requested around the perimeter of the property. 6A. CATA This site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit Authority bus route. 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an auto parts sales business with limited motor vehicle parts installation (Tires, batteries, oil changes, etc.). The property is zoned C-3. The development will consist of a 12,400 square foot building and associated parking area. Interior drives within the larger Home Depot site will be used for access. There will be several overhead doors located on the north side of the building which will face the Home Depot site. There will be one (1) overhead door on the south side of the building, facing Chenal Parkway. The proposed hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days per week. A total of 54 parking spaces is required by ordinance. The site plan provides for 62 parking spaces (52 exterior spaces and 10 spaces within the enclosed building). According to the Chenal Parkway Overlay District Ordinance, any site lighting must be directed 2 May 15, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. ILE NO.: Z -5668-D to the parking areas and not reflected to adjacent parcels. Any signage placed on the site must comply with the City's Chenal Parkway Overlay District Ordinance. Ground mounted signs must be "monument" type signs, with a maximum area of 100 square feet and a maximum height of eight (8) feet. With compliance with the conditions noted in the "Staff Recommendation", this proposed use should not have an adverse impact on the surrounding properties. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 2. Compliance with the Utility Comments 3. All signage and site lighting must comply with the Chenal Parkway Overlay District Ordinance. 4. Compliance with the Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 5. No outside storage of supplies, merchandise, etc. 6. All work on vehicles to be done within the enclosed building. 7. No loading/unloading of trucks/vehicles in the public right-of-way. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. He gave a brief description of the proposed operation. David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with the Committee. Pat McGetrick stated that a revised site plan would be submitted showing the appropriate right-of-way and the proposed Target drives. Staff noted several conditions which should be placed on the property. These are reflected in the "Staff Recommendation". The Committee determined that because the site is located at a high traffic commercial intersection, the overhead doors would not need to be kept closed during vehicle maintenance. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 3 May 15, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5668-D PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) 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 was passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 4