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ITEM NO.: E
NAME: Tract I the Villages of Wellington Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 600 Wellington Hills Road
DEVELOPER:
Longview, LLC
400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000
Little Rock, AR 72201
ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 1.47 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 5 PLANNING DISTRICT: 19 - Chenal
CURRENT ZONING: C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCEANAIVERS
Commercial
PCD
FILE NO.: 2-5991-E
FT, NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.13
Add assisted living as an allowable use
None requested.
The applicant is continuing to work to resolve outstanding technical issues related to the
site plan which were raised at the July 20, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting. Staff
recommends deferral of this item to the September 22, 2016, public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 11, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated
the applicant was continuing to work to resolve outstanding technical issues related to
the site plan which were raised at the July 20, 2016, Subdivision Committee meeting.
November 3, 2016
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: E Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5991-E
Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of this item to the September 22, 2016,
public hearing. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a request dated September 5, 2016, requesting deferral of this
item to the November 3, 2016, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral
request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 22, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated
September 5, 2016, requesting deferral of this item to the November 3, 2016, public
hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a request dated October 19, 2016, requesting withdrawal of
this item without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION -
(NOVEMBER 3, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated October 19, 2016,
requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive
of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the
consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes,
2 absent and 1 open position.
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ITEM NO.: 19. Z -5991-E _
NAME: Tract I the Villages of Wellington Short -form PCD
LOCATION: located at 600 Wellington Hills Road
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the development
including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing.
The notice must be mailed no later than July 27, 2016. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 5, 2016.
2. Provide a site lighting plan. All site lighting must be low-level and directional, aimed
downward and into the site.
3. Provide the maximum pole height for any parking lot lighting.
4. Provide details of the proposed services to be provided to the residents of the complex.
5. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so provide the location and a note on the
site plan indicating the hours of service and the required screening.
6. Provide the proposed building elevations, the proposed construction materials, the
proposed roof treatment, the roof pitch, elevation of any proposed retaining walls.
7. Will the buildings be one or two stories?
8. Is any signage proposed for the new construction? If so provide the location of any
proposed signage and provide the height and total square footage of ground signage.
Provide the percentage of facade coverage for building signage.
9. Provide details of any proposed fencing. Provide the location, the total height and the
construction material.
10. Provide on the site plan any outdoor patios, areas for outdoor activities and/or areas for
outdoor gardens.
11. Is the facility a nursing home or is the facility an assisted living facility? The parking for a
nursing home is based on one (1) space per bed. The parking for assisted living is based
on'/2 space per unit.
Variance/Waivers: Driveway spacing?
Public Works Conditions:
1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed adjacent to
Wellington Hills Road in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and
the Master Street Plan.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to
any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions,
site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of
construction.
4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location
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for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and
all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or the
property owners association.
5. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Driveway spacing on an arterial street is
150 feet from the side property line and 300 feet from other driveways or intersections.
A variance must be requested for the second driveway near the south property line.
7. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight
distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards.
8. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
9. The proposed parking on the south side of the building should be turned to either 45 or
60 degree to promote one (1) directional flow from north to south.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to the site. Capacity fee analysis required.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A three phase, overhead power line exists
to the west of this property and a single phase, underground power line exists along
Wellington Hills Road to the southeast of this property. Contact Entergy in advance
regarding future service requirements to the development and future facilities locations 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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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5. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of water meter
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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:
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. 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
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(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.
Countv Planninq: No comment received
Rock Region Metro: Location is not currently served by METRO but is part of the long range
plan. Because it is a senior residence facility the canopy and driveway must be design to
accommodate paratransit vehicle services. This includes accessibility curb ramps, canopy
height which will allow the loading of passengers at the front doors and proper curb radii for
larger vehicles.
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(d),littlerock.orq or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; maiderfer littlerock.or .
Planning Division:
Master Street Plan:
Bicycle Plan:
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The
minimum dimension shall be one-half (Y2) the full width requirement but in no case less
than nine (9) feet. The maximum dimension required shall be fifty (50) feet.
3. Trees and shrubs are required adjacent to street right-of-way. Plant material is to be
provided at one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every 30 linear feet. Existing trees and
vegetation can be used to satisfy landscape requirements.
4. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street
right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three
(3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing
of not less than thirty (30) feet.
5. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet
wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear
feet of perimeter planting strip. The shared dive at the south of the property must be
placed on the property line or the above perimeter requirements will need to be met.
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6. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this
green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum
size of an interior landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for
developments with one hundred fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must
be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in the
interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces.
7. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate
equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree
and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40)
linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
8. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for
developments of one (1) acre or larger.
9. 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.
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, July 27, 2016.