HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5886 Staff AnalysisOctober 18, 1994 -
ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z- 886
NAME:
LQQATIQIi:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Candlewood Station Sonic -
Conditional Use Permit
14000 Cantrell Road
Whisenhunt Investments by
Dick Lawrence
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of an eating place
with drive-in service on this C-3
zoned .8 acre site.
The subject property is a .8 acre lease, outparcel located
within the 16± acre Candlewood Station commercial site at
14000 Cantrell Road.
2. Compatibility with NeicThhcrhood
All adjoining property is zoned C-3. Non-residential uses
in the immediate vicinity include the Candlewood Shopping
Center, "a"mini-warehouse -complex,* a smaller shopping center
and a liquor store. Beyond these are several large areas of
single-family residential homes.
The proposed use should be compatible with the neighborhood.
'3. On-SitDrives and parking
The 1,232 square foot building generates a requirement of 12
on -site parking spaces. The applicant proposes 32 stalls
for customer service and one pick-up station where customers
can pick-up orders previously called in.
4. reeninq and Buffers
All adjacent property, including that across Cantrell Road,
is zoned C-3. Compliance with the City's Landscape
Ordinance is required. Landscaping treatment must comply
with the -Highway -10 --Overlay -Ordinance,--including
screening/berms on the Highway 10 frontage.
The dumpster must be enclosed by an eight foot tall
screening fence.
October 18, 1994 .
ITEM 12 on FILE NO.: Z-5886
5. C-tY__Engineer Comments
A complete grading and drainage plan and a stormwater
detention plan must be submitted and approved prior to the
issuance -of -a-building -permit.
6. jitility Comments
Little Rock Municipal Water Works states consideration
should be given to water service on the easternmost
outparcel, prior to development of this site. Arkansas
Power and Light Company requires a 15 foot easement along
the south and east perimeters of this site.
7. Analysis
The applicant proposes to construct a Sonic drive-in on one
of the C-3 zoned, lease outparcels within the Candlewood
Station commercial development. Candlewood Station was
platted at the time the Highway 10 Overlay Ordinance was
being developed and the plat was created in compliance with
the setbacks and buffers established by the Ordinance. This
outparcel complies with those standards by having a 100 foot
building setback from the front property line and a 40 foot
front yard landscaped area.
All signage must comply with the Highway 10 Overlay
Standards.
The proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood and
staff is supportive of the application.
8. Staff Recommendation_
Staff recommends approval subject to compliance with the
City's Landscape and Highway 10 Overlay Ordinances and
compliance with the City Engineer Comments.
IIHDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:-(SEPTEMBER 29, 1994)
The applicant, Dick Lawrence, was present. Staff presented the
item and noted the Landscape and City Engineer Comments outlined
above.
Mr. Lawrence.. stated_ that the landscaping,.-signage-and lighting
would comply with the Highway 10 Overlay Standards. He stated
that he would work with staff to revise the plan to accommodate
the required building and interior landscaping.
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October 18, °1994 '
SUBDIVI ION
ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE O.: Z-588
The Committee determined that there were no other outstanding
issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING C0MMIS5IQN ACTION: (OCTOBER 18, 1994)
Dick Lawrence was present representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed
the Commission that there were no outstanding issues. A revised
site plan had been submitted which provided the required interior
and building landscaping.
As part of the Consent Agenda, this item was approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and
1 abstaining (Putnam).
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