HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6014-B Staff AnalysisNovember 9, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT
FILE NO.: Z -6014-B
Saddle Creek Church K-4 Preschool — Conditional
Use Permit
18020 Cantrell Road
Saddle Creek Church
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a K-4
Preschool program at this existing R-2 zoned church
in conjunction with Little Rock Christian Academy.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located at the northwest corner of Cantrell Road and
Patrick Country Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The church is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning. A large area
of C-3 zoned property is located across Patrick Country Road to the east,
at The Ranch. Several smaller PCD zoned properties are located along
Cantrell Road to the west. 0-3 zoned property is adjacent to the north.
Across Cantrell Road to the south are properties zoned R-2, 0-1, and C-3.
The church and the proposed small private school use are compatible with
uses and zoning in the area.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Aberdeen,
Maywood Manor and Cheveaux Neighborhood Associations and the
Coalition of West Little Rock Neighborhood Associations were notified of
this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
A 70+ space parking lot is located on the front (south) portion of the site.
Access is from single driveways onto Cantrell Road and Patrick Country
Road. The private school use is Monday -Friday when the parking lot is
least -used. The private school is to have an enrollment of 30 students
with 4 teachers, requiring 7 parking spaces. There is more than adequate
parking on the site to accommodate the use.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
November 9, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6014-B
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No Comments received.
Water: No objection.
Fire Department: No Comments received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on the CATA Highway 10 Express Route.
Planning Division: No Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 19, 2006)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional
information was needed. In response to a question from staff, the applicant
stated there would be no additional signage on the site for the private school use.
Staff noted Fire Marshall approval would be required. The applicant stated the
Fire Marshall had already made an initial visit to the site as had a representative
of the State DHHS.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Saddle Creek Church is located on the R-2 zoned, 7.68± acre tract at 18020
Cantrell Road. Development on the site consists of several buildings, a
playground and parking. The development is on the south half of the site with
the north half of the property being wooded and undeveloped.
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November 9, 2006
TEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6014-B
The Church is proposing to partner with Little Rock Christian Academy to host a
K-4 Preschool Program on the church property. The school will utilize existing
classroom space. No changes will be made to the property to accommodate the
school. The program is proposed to have a maximum enrollment of 30 children
with 4 teachers/assistants. The program is to meet weekdays beginning at
8:30 a.m. One class of approximately 15 children is to dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
The second class of approximately 15 children is to dismiss at 2:30 p.m. No
additional signage will be placed on the site for the school use.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The proposed use of
classroom space within this existing church facility for a small private school use
is compatible with uses and zoning in the area. All site improvements are in
place and no changes are necessary to accommodate the added use. The Fire
Marshall and State DHHS have already visited the site and no issues are
anticipated. There is no bill of assurance for this unplatted acreage tract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit as filed
subject to Fire Marshall approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 9, 2006)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and recommended approval subject to Fire Marshall approval. There
was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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