HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5773-B Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -5773-B
NAME: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Long -form PD -R
LOCATION: Located at 20900 Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
20900 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72223
SURVEYOR:
Global Surveying Consultants, Inc.
6511 Heilman Court
North Little Rock, AR 72118
ARCHITECT:
Allison + Partners
Katie Bruhl, AIA, LEED AP
200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1400
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 10.8 -acres
WARD: 5
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 19
FT, NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.12
R-2, Single-family with a CUP for a Church
Single-family and a church
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Multi -phased development of a church campus
VARIAN C EMAIVERS: None requested.
FILE NO.: Z -5773-B Cont.
BACKGROUND:
On January 4, 1994, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit to allow for the phased development of this R-2, Single-family zoned,
10.8+ tract by St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. The phased development included
three (3) buildings to be connected by a central lobby area. Phase I was a two-story
multipurpose building containing classrooms and administrative offices on the first floor
and a multipurpose space on the second floor. The multipurpose space could
accommodate up to 400 persons for worship services. Phase II was a second building
(two-story) containing additional and classroom space and a 1000 seat sanctuary. Once
this phase was completed, the Phase I multipurpose space would become a formal
fellowship hall. The Phase III building was a two-story open space to be used for
recreation and fellowship hall. Phased parking for 259 on-site parking spaces was
included. The eastern 1/3 of the property was shown to remain wooded and natural with
hiking/interpretative trails and benches for contemplation. On November 11, 1999, the
Director of Planning and Development approved a modification to the plan allowing for
the reorientation of the buildings and parking and the addition of a garden, outdoor altar
and Columbarium. Initial access to the site was to be from a single driveway onto Chenal
Parkway. A later phase added access to Chenal Valley Drive on the north.
The Phase I building, much of the parking and the Columbarium were constructed
as proposed.
On January 19, 2006, the Church was approved a revision to the Conditional Use Permit
to allow for construction of a Prayer House (medication space) in the woods on the
eastern 1/3 of the property. The Prayer House contained approximately
1500 square feet of enclosed space and two (2) adjacent gardens. There was a path
from a proposed driveway to the Prayer House. The path was proposed with crushed
rock, ADA compliant. The enclosed medication space was designed to accommodate no
more than 24 people and would be used on an intermittent basis. The building was
designed to fade into the texture of the woods. The building was a foundation of native
stone and clad in textured copper shingles to imitate the bark of the pine trees on the site.
As the copper aged, it would oxidize and form a patina that would blend in with the color
and textures of the native pines and oaks. The roof form was an arc that reached upward
to the sky, with a ribbon of translucent glass between the roof and the top of the copper
clad wall. The height of the building was approximately 26 -feet. The Prayer House and
path have been completed.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family with
a CUP, Conditional Use Permit, for a church to PD -R, Planned Development
Residential District, to allow the development of the site with multiple buildings in
a multi -phased development plan.
The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas purchased the property from Deltic Farm &
Timber Company, Inc. on November 26, 1990, and approved the use of the site
for St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. A master plan for the development of the site
was submitted to the City and a Conditional Use Permit was approved on
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January 4, 1994. The first phase of construction included the 13,550 square foot
"worship Center' which was completed in 1995. A 1,741 square foot "House of
Prayer" was completed in 2007. The site currently includes 160 parking spaces.
Building covera e:
Existing Worship Center:
Existing Welcome Center:
Existing House of Prayer:
Proposed Educational Facility:
footprint
levels
total area
6,775
2
13,550
1,400
2
2,800
1,741
1
1,741
4,600
2
9,200
Future Sanctuary Building*: 18,000 2 (max.) 36,000
* Future Sanctuary Building is shown as previously submitted on the
master plan for the Conditional Use Permit; building has not been
designed. Parking requirements will be reevaluated when complete
program of Sanctuary Building is developed.
The master plan for the continued development of the site includes a new
Sanctuary Building, an Educational Facility and Outdoor Chapel. St. Margaret's
recently held a successful capital campaign to raise funds for the new Educational
Facility and hired Allison + Partners to move ahead with the construction
documents for the building. The building will primarily be used for Sunday School
classes by the church; it will also include a large multi-purpose room and staff
offices. The new facility will be located adjacent to the existing Welcome Center
on a previously undeveloped portion of the site. The Chenal Valley Architectural
Control Committee has provided confirmation of approval of the proposed
development plan. St. Margaret's is proposing to begin construction in the Fall of
2017 and open the facility in September 2018.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The Church, the Prayer House and the Columbarium have been completed. The
initial phases of parking have been completed. Chenal Parkway is developed as
a four (4) lane street with a median south of this site tapering to a two (2) lanes
north of Chenal Valley Drive. Chenal Valley Drive is in place and terminates in a
cul-de-sac along this property's eastern boundary. There are single-family homes
located to the south, west and southwest of this site. There is undeveloped C-2,
Shopping Center District zoned property located to the north of this site and OS,
Open Space zoned property located to the east of this site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along with the Margeaux
Property Owners Association were notified of the public hearing.
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D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. With the issuance of a building permit, sidewalks with appropriate handicap
ramps are required to be installed adjacent to Chenal Parkway in accordance
with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING;
Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Capacity fee analysis
required. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy- Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing
underground power line running from Chenal Parkway on the west to a pad mount
transformer at the northwest corner of the existing worship center, but it does not
appear to be in conflict with the proposed expansion. Contact Entergy in advance
to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities
(if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. 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.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department
is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all
connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central
Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer.
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6. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer,
licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned
Line Agreement is required.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure
zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water
service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests
of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by
the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test
results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section
within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross
Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall
be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used,
a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department, Full plan development review.
1. Maintain Access:
2. Fire Hydrants. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 30' Tail Buildings -Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial
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fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of
this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by
measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof
to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is
greater.
b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15
feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be
positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the
building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned
shall be approved by the fire code official.
d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the
aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall
be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official.
6. 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.
7. 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
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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.
8. 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 (Jason Lowder 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.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Plannin : No comment.
Rock Region Metro: Location is not currently served by METRO but is on our long
range plans. We advise the site plan include sidewalks for future access to the
transit route. METRO would expect to serve a facility of this nature with
paratransit serve for students, aged residents and those with disabilities. Any
canopies that overhang the drive aisle must be high enough to serve passengers
at the entrance to the building as required by ADA. Verify heights with METRO
paratransit vehicle documentation.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Building -Cod : Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior
to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the
review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche Iittlerock. gov or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; maIderferCa7littlerock. qo—v.
Planning Division: This request is located in Chenal Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Public Institution (PI) for this property. Public Institutional category
includes public and quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services to the
community such as schools, libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations,
and hospitals. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 CUP (Single
Family District - Conditional Use Permit) to PDR (Planned Development
Residential) for approval of a Master Campus Plan for a church. The request is
within the Chenal Overlay District.
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Master Street Plan: North of the property is Chenal Valley Drive and it is shown as
a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. West of the Property is Chenal Parkway
and it shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function
of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are
abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are
considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for
Commercial Streets. The primary function of a Principal Arterial Street is to serve
through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or activity centers within an
urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects
of traffic and pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. These
streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike Path shown along the Chenal Parkway.
A Bike Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles.
Additional right-of-way or/and easement is recommended. Nine -foot paths are
recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well, replacing the sidewalk.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance and the
Chenal Design Overlay District requirements.
2. Any new site development will need to adhere to the current landscape code.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT (May 17, 2017)
The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there
were few outstanding technical issues in need of addressing related to the site
plan. Staff stated the previous plan indicated parking in conjunction with a future
phase of building construction. Staff requested the applicant indicate any future
parking or buildings on the proposed site plan. Staff requested information
concerning the proposed signage plan. Staff also questioned any fences or walls
that would be constructed with any future development of the site.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or
sidewalk was to be replaced prior to the issuance of the final certificate of
occupancy. Staff stated with the issuance of a building permit sidewalks and
appropriate handicap ramps were to be installed along Chenal Parkway.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated any new site development
was required to adhere to the current landscape ordinance requirements. Staff
stated the City Beautiful Commission recommended preserving existing trees
where feasible on the site.
FILE Na.: Z -5773-B Cont.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly
with any questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion.
The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and cover letter to staff addressing the
technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has provided the
proposed signage plan, the location of the proposed fences and walls and
indicated the placement of future parking to serve additional buildings indicated for
future construction.
The request is to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family with a CUP, Conditional
Use Permit, for a church to PD -R, Planned Development Residential District, to
allow the development of the site with multiple buildings in a multi -phased
development plan. The applicant indicates all development will not be completed
within the three (3) year limited time frame offered by the Conditional Use Permit
process, therefore the applicant is seeking the rezoning.
The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas purchased the property from Deltic Farm &
Timber Company, Inc. on November 26, 1990, and approved the use of the site
for St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. A master plan for the development of the site
was submitted to the City and a Conditional Use Permit was approved on January
4, 1994. The first phase of construction included the 13,550 square foot "worship
Center" which was completed in 1995. A 1,741 square foot "House of Prayer" was
completed in 2007. The site currently includes 160 parking spaces.
The proposed plan indicates the placement of an educational facility containing a
4,600 building footprint with two (2) levels for a total of 9,200 square feet. The
future sanctuary building is indicated containing an 18,000 square foot building
envelope with the potential for two (2) levels and a maximum of 36,000 gross
square feet. The future sanctuary building is indicated on the plan to be included
in the overall master plan but the building has not been designed. The parking
required to meet the typical minimum standards will be added to accommodate the
building at the time of construction.
The educational facility will be used primarily for Sunday School classes by the
church; it will also include a large multi-purpose room and staff offices. The new
facility will be located adjacent to the existing Welcome Center on a previously
undeveloped portion of the site. The Chenal Valley Architectural Control
Committee has provided confirmation of approval of the proposed development
plan. St. Margaret's is proposing to begin construction in the Fall of 2017 and open
the facility in September 2018.
The applicant indicates any future ground signage will comply with the
Chenal/Financial Center Design Overlay District. The applicant notes building
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signage will be placed on the building facades at the entry to the building. The
signage is proposed not the exceed six (6) square feet in sign area.
The request includes a deferral of the sidewalk construction along Chenal
Parkway. The applicant has indicated the sidewalk along Chenal Parkway will be
installed with the next phase of construction. Staff is supportive of the deferral
request.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's request to allow the multi -phased development
plan for the church. The applicant is seeking the rezoning to allow for the
development plan to be in place for more than the current three (3) year period as
allowed per the Conditional Use Permit application process. To staff's knowledge
there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of
addressing. Staff feels the development plan as proposed is appropriate for the
site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff
report.
Staff recommends approval of the deferral request for the installation of the
sidewalk along Chenal Parkway until the next phase of building construction.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 8, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report.
Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the deferral request for the installation
of the sidewalk along Chenal Parkway until the next phase of building construction. There
was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 8, Z -5773-B
NAME: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Long -form PD -R
LOCATION: located at 20900 Chenal Parkway
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the site including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice
must be mailed no later than May 24, 2017. The Office of Planning and Development must
receive the proof of notice no later than June 2, 2017. Will Comply — notices were mailed
the morning of May 24, 2017; proof will be delivered before June 2.
2. Provide the proposed signage plan including building and ground signage. The plan should
include the location total height and total sign area for ground signage. The location and
square footage of any building signage. Existing ground signage to remain; building
signage may be added to each building; proposed signage for each building will not exceed
6 sq ft, and will be located near each building's entry.
3. Provide details of any proposed fencing, walls the purpose of these elements. Provide the
construction materials, total height and location. Retaining wall for sidewalk along Chenal
to be approximately 2' tall; segmented block. Retaining wall at proposed building to be
concrete at building, segmented block where exposed, approximately 12' tall at building,
tapers into landscape.
4. All dumpsters located on the site must be properly screened. The dumpster is indicated
along the street side of the development. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the
proposed screening mechanism. Provide the dumpster service hours. Staff recommends
the hours be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Dumpster Enclosure to be
CMU walls with parge coating on exterior and wooden gates on steel frame. Will comply
with service hours.
5. Provide a site lighting plan. All site lighting must be low-level and directional, aimed
downward and into the site. Existing lighting to remain; any additional lighting will comply
and not overspill the site boundary.
6. Provide the maximum building height in the general notes section of the site plan. Existing
Worship Center max. height is 64' plus 6' cross = 70'; no additions will be taller than Existing
Worship Center.
7. Provide on the site plan any outdoor patios, areas for outdoor activities and/or areas for
outdoor gardens. Noted on Plan
8. Are any additional buildings proposed in the future which may be a part of the current master
plan which may be included on the approved site plan at this time? All proposed buildings
are noted on plan
9. Provide the location on the site plan for the previously indicated future parking. Shown on
Plan
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
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7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow
preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must
be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon
installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified
Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas
Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection
Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross
Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention
requirements for this project.
8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated
with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure
zone back flow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department: Full plan development review.
1. Maintain Access:
2. Fire Hydrants. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane
and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces
shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever
is greater.
b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30
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those with disabilities. Any canopies that overhang the drive aisle must be high enough to serve
passengers at the entrance to the building as required by ADA. Verify heights with METRO
paratransit vehicle documentation.
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance
of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact
a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@Iittlerock.gov or Mark
Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer littlerock. ov.
Plannin Division: This request is located in Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan
shows Public Institution (PI) for this property. Public Institutional category includes public and
quasi -public facilities that provide a variety of services to the community such as schools,
libraries, fire stations, churches, utility substations, and hospitals. The applicant has applied for
a rezoning from R-2 CUP (Single Family District - Conditional Use Permit) to PDR (Planned
Development Residential) for approval of a Master Campus Plan for a church. The request is
within the Chenal Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Chenal Valley Drive and it is shown as a Local
Street on the Master Street Plan. West of the Property is Chenal Parkway and it shown as a
Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide
access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or
more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector
design standard is used for Commercial Streets. The primary function of a Principal Arterial
Street is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or activity centers within
an urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic
and pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. These streets may require
dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the
site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike Path shown along the Chenal Parkway. A Bike Path is to be a
paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or/and easement is
recommended. Nine -foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well, replacing the
sidewalk.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance and the Chenal
Design Overlay District requirements.
2. Any new site development will need to adhere to the current landscape code.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be
given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
ITEM NO.: 8.
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Revised plat/Plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.