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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5984-A Staff AnalysisJanuary 21, 1999 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z -5984-A NAME: Pinter - Short -Form PD -O LOCATION: 5201 Jerry Drive DEVELOPER: ARCHITECT: Steve Pinter Terry Burruss 11,121 N. Rodney Parham Rd. 1202 S. Main Street Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: Approx. 0.78 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family residential PROPOSED USE: Office VARIANCES WAIVERS RE ❑ESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL RE UEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 5201 Jerry Drive from R-2 to PD -O to allow for the use of the existing structure and a real estate office. The applicant proposes no exterior changes to the structure and will remodel the interior. The applicant is proposing to construct a small parking area with five (5) spaces between the building and Jerry Drive, with an additional five (5) parking spaces on the east side (rear) of the building. A single driveway from Jerry Drive is proposed and will connect the two small parking areas. There is a vacant area on the south side of the proposed parking and drive. The applicant has noted that this area will be reserved for possible future construction of an office building similar in size to the existing structure. At that time, the applicant will be required to submit site plan information for additional Planning Commission approval. The applicant has noted that the hours of operation for the office will be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be a staff person in the office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays to answer the phones. January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5984-A B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted previously, the property at 5201 Jerry Drive contains an existing one-story single-family residential structure which is approximately 2,000 square feet in area. A church is located across Jerry Drive to the west, with single-family residences to the south and east. A branch bank facility is located immediately north of the site, with other commercial uses located along Cantrell Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westbury, Westchester and Secluded Hills Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. As of - this writing, staff has received one (1) informational phone call. No negative comments have been submitted. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Jerry Drive is a commercial street. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan), or pay in -lieu for improvements for all ownership along Jerry Dr. 3. Only one shared driveway will be allowed to Lot 3R and Lot 4. (Show lot line on plan.) 4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) is required.. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. ARKLA: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: No objection. Contact the Water Works if larger and/or additional meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. E January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5984-A F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This property is currently shown as Transition on the Land Use Plan and is in the River Mountain East Planning District. The proposed use of a real estate office is in keeping with the intent of Transition. The PD -0 should address buffers and screening, especially to the east and south. It should be designed in such a way that a single family residence would be compatible to the south; massing, design of facades, etc., should be considered. There is no Land Use issue. Landscape Issues: Portions of the proposed street and land use buffers east and west of the proposed vehicular use area drop below the minimum width required by the Zoning Ordinance of 6 feet. A 6 foot high opaque screen will be required to help screen this site from the residential properties to the east and south. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on January 6, 1999. The revised plan addresses the issues and concerns as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The revised site plan notes increased landscape buffers along the west (street side) and east property lines which conform to ordinance requirements. The applicant notes that dense evergreen plantings along with existing vegetation will be used as screening along the south property line. The applicant is proposing one (1) ground -mounted sign near the northwest corner of the property. This sign will conform to the ordinance requirements for office zones (maximum height - 6 feet, maximum area - 64 square feet). The sign meets the five (5) foot setback requirement from property lines. The ordinance would typically require five (5) parking spaces for the proposed office use. The revised site plan shows ten (10) parking spaces. The applicant noted that an occasional staff meeting would utilize all ten spaces. The revised site plan also shows the additional right-of-way dedication as required by Public Works. The applicant has noted that an in -lieu contribution will be made for the 3 January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5984-A street improvements to Jerry Drive. Otherwise, to staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The proposed use of the property should have no adverse effect on the adjacent property or the general area. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PD -0 zoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away from adjacent property. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 30, 1998) Steve Pinter and Terry Burruss were present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD -O. Staff noted that both the street buffer and land use buffer along the east property line had to be a minimum of 6 feet in width. Staff also noted that screening would be required along the south property line and a portion of the east property line. Mr. Pinter stated that the site plan would be revised to comply with the buffer and screening requirements. In response to a question from staff, Mr. Pinter noted the hours of operation as reflected in paragraph A. of this report. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Future improvement plans for Jerry Drive were briefly discussed. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that street improvements to Jerry Drive would need to be done or a 15 percent in -lieu contribution for the future improvements would need to be made, whichever the applicant chooses. There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the PD -0 to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 21, 1999) Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. 4 January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -5984-A The Chairman placed the item before the within the Consent Agenda for approval A motion to that effect was made. The 11 ayes and 0 nays. 5 Commission for inclusion as recommended by staff. motion passed by a vote of FILE NO.: Z -5984-A NAME: Pinter - Short -Form PD -O LOCATION: 5201 Jerry Drive DEVELOPER: ARCHITECT• Steve Pinter Terry Burruss 11,121 N. Rodney Parham Rd. 1202 S. Main Street Little Rock, AR 72212 Little Rock, AR 72202 AREA: Approx. 0.78 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family residential PROPOSED USE: Office VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSALIREOUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 5201 Jerry Drive from R-2 to PD -O to allow for the use of the existing structure and a real estate office. The applicant proposes no exterior changes to the structure and will remodel the interior. The applicant is proposing to construct a small parking area with five (5) spaces between the building and Jerry Drive, with an additional five (5) parking spaces on the east side (rear) of the building. A single driveway from Jerry Drive is proposed and will connect the two small parking areas. There is a vacant area on the south side of the proposed parking and drive. The applicant has noted that this area will be reserved for possible future construction of an office building similar in size to the existing structure. At that time, the applicant will be required to submit site plan information for additional Planning Commission approval. The applicant has noted that the hours of operation for the office will be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be a staff person in the office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays to answer the phones. FILE NO.: Z -5984-A (Cont.) B. C. E. F. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted previously, the property at 5201 Jerry Drive contains an existing one-story single-family residential structure which is approximately 2,000 square feet in area. A church is located across Jerry Drive to the west, with single-family residences to the south and east. A branch bank facility is located immediately north of the site, with other commercial uses located along Cantrell Road. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Westbury, Westchester and Secluded Hills Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received one (1) informational phone call. No negative comments have been submitted. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Jerry Drive is a commercial street. Dedicate right-of- way to 30 feet from centerline. 2. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan), or pay in -lieu for improvements for all ownership along Jerry Dr. 3. Only one shared driveway will be allowed to Lot 3R and Lot 4. (Show lot line on plan.) 4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) is required. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CO©NTY PLANNING: Wastewater- Sewer available not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. ARKLA: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: No objection. Contact the Water Works and/or additional meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: No Comment received. ISSUE TECHNICAL DESIGN: Planning DiviSiorz: if larger Contact This property is currently shown as Transition on the Land Use Plan and is in the River Mountain East Planning V, FILE NO.: Z -5984-A (Cont.) - District. The proposed use of a real estate office is in keeping with the intent of Transition. The PD -0 should address buffers and screening, especially to the east and south. It should be designed in such a way that a single family residence would be compatible to the south; massing, design of facades, etc., should be considered. There is no Land Use issue. Landscape Issues: Portions of the proposed street and land use buffers east and west of the proposed vehicular use area drop below the minimum width required by the Zoning Ordinance of 6 feet. A 6 foot high opaque screen will be required to help screen this site from the residential properties to the east and south. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. G. ANALYSIS• The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on January 6, 1999. The revised plan addresses the issues and concerns as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The revised site plan notes increased landscape buffers along the west (street side) and east property lines which conform to ordinance requirements. The applicant notes that dense evergreen plantings along with existing vegetation will be used as screening along the south property line. The applicant is proposing one (1) ground -mounted sign near the northwest corner of the property. This sign will conform to the ordinance requirements for office zones (maximum height - 6 feet, maximum area - 64 square feet). The sign meets the five (5) foot setback requirement from property lines. The ordinance would typically require five (5) parking spaces for the proposed office use. The revised site plan shows ten (10) parking spaces. The applicant noted that an occasional staff meeting would utilize all ten spaces. The revised site plan also shows the additional right-of-way dedication as required by Public works. The applicant has noted that an in -lieu contribution will be made for the street improvements to Jerry Drive. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with this application. The proposed use of the property should have no adverse effect on the adjacent property or the general area. 3 FILE NO.: Z -5984-A (Cont.) H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PD -0 zoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away from adjacent property. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 30, 1998) Steve Pinter and Terry Burruss were present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD -O. Staff noted that both the street buffer and land use buffer along the east property line had to be a minimum of 6 feet in width. Staff also noted that screening would be required along the south property line and a portion of the east property line. Mr. Pinter stated that the site plan would be revised to comply with the buffer and screening requirements. In response to a question from staff, Mr. Pinter noted the hours of operation as reflected in paragraph A. of this report. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Future improvement plans for Jerry Drive were briefly discussed. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that street improvements to Jerry Drive would need to be done or a 15 percent in -lieu contribution for the future improvements would need to be made, whichever the applicant chooses. There being no further issues for discussion, the Committee forwarded the PD -0 to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 21, 1999.) 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 within the Consent Agenda for approval A motion to that effect was made. The it ayes and 0 nays. 4 Commission for inclusion as recommended by staff. motion passed by a vote of