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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6019-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-6019-C NAME: GMAC Revised Long -form POD Revocation and Chenal Valley Tract B Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the Southwest corner of LaGrande Drive and Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: Deltic Timber Corporation 7 Chenal Club Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72223 FNGINFFR� White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 9.91 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Office PROPOSED ZONING: 0-2, Office and Institutional District PROPOSED USE: Office — allow the creation of four additional lots. VARIANCESMIAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31-231) to allow the creation of lots without public street frontage. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 16,964 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 15, 1995, rezoned a portion of this property from R-2 and C-2 to 0-2. On October 31, 1995, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed and approved a zoning site plan review for the development of a 19-acre tract to contain two 2-story office buildings with 75,000 square feet each and parking for 601 vehicles. Phase I of the development was constructed. A request to rezone the site from 0-2, R-2 and PCD to POD was approved by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 15, 2000, by the adoption of Ordinance No. FILE NO.: Z-6019-C (Co 18,207. The majority of the property was previously zoned 0-2, with a small portion of R-2 and PCD (part of a large PCD on the north side of LaGrande Drive). The existing GMAC Office building (27,000 square feet, 30-feet in height) and associated parking areas (268 parking spaces) were located within the southeast corner of the property and were previously zoned 0-2. Access to the site was gained by utilizing an existing drive from LaGrande Drive, with a future access point shown to Chenal Parkway. The proposed POD zoning was to allow additional office development in two (2) phases. Phase I consisted of the construction of a second building containing 73,500 square feet and 402 parking spaces within the northeast portion of the property. Access to the building would be gained by utilizing the existing drive from LaGrande Drive. Phase II of the proposed development included construction of a third office building, 60-feet in height, and 783 parking spaces within the west one-half of the property. This portion of the development would also utilize the existing drive from LaGrande Drive as well as a second access to LaGrande Drive when the roadway was extended. This development as not been constructed. The extension of LaGrande Drive is currently underway. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revoke the previously approved POD for a portion of the site and revise the previously approved preliminary plat. The revocation would restore portions of the property to the previously held 0-2 and R-2 zoning classification. The revision to the preliminary plat would allow the creation of four (4) lots from the formerly identified Tract B. Tract A contains the existing GMAC building and Tract B is currently vacant. The entirety of the area proposed for preliminary platting would revert to the 0-2 zoning district. The applicant is also requesting the placement of signage on the existing GMAC Building. The applicant has indicated the signage would be located on the building fronting on Chenal Parkway and be a total of 88 square feet. The signage includes lettering 23 inches in height with a sign length of 19 feet and a 42-inch logo. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing two-story office building and parking areas on a portion of the site. The remainder of the property is undeveloped, with the western portion being wooded. There is undeveloped property immediately west of this site and to the north across LaGrande Drive. The area to the north was recently reviewed by the Commission as a zoning site plan review for the development of a shopping center. There is a mixture of office and commercial uses to the east across Chenal Parkway. An AP&L substation and single-family residences on large tracts are located to the south along the north side of Kanis Road. 4 FILE NO.: Z-6019-C (Cont.) C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all residents who could be identified located within 300-feet of the site along with the Margeaux Place Property Owners Association, the Parkway Place Property Owners Association and the Pinnacle Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. A sidewalk along Chenal Parkway should be installed to the property line. 2. Commercial streets should comply with the Master Street Plan. The commercial drive within the development should be constructed to 36 feet wide instead of the proposed 30 feet. 3. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along commercial drives in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 4. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A utility easement and water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot B-3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A shared fire hydrant agreement between Crain Investments, LP and the owner of Lot B-3 appears to be advantageous to both parties if approved by the Little Rock Fire Department. 3 -6019-C (Cont. Fire Department: Placed fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to the current Planned Office Development for the creation of potential lot lines. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. The entirety of the site lies within the Office planned area. Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and LaGrande Drive is shown as a Collector Street. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. Collector Streets (LaGrande Drive) primary purpose is to link Local Streets and activity centers to Arterials. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bikeway is located along Chenal Parkway extending from Bowman Road to Highway 10. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan; The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required at the time of development of the indicated lots. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 26, 2006) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Tim Daters were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed request indicting there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. There was a general discussion as to if the POD zoning should be revoked and restoring the underlying zoning classifications. Mr. Daters stated the development the POD zoning was approved for never developed and the POD zoning classification 4 FILE NO.: Z-6019-C should be revoked. Staff questioned the previous zoning for the site. Mr. Daters stated he would research the underlying zoning and get back with staff. Public Works comments were addressed stating that with the final development the indicated comments and conditions would apply. Landscaping comments were also noted indicating with final development of the site the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements would be required. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the January 26, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has requested a revocation of the current POD zoning on the portion of property currently located within the City limits. The applicant has indicated they do not have control of the remainder of the property and those owners have not indicated a willingness to participate in the revocation request. The applicant has indicated the proposed office development will not be constructed on the site as proposed. Per Section 36-454(d) the Owner may for cause request repeal of the ordinance establishing the development. Staff is supportive of the revocation. The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved preliminary plat for Tract B Chenal Valley. The area is proposed with 0-2, Office and Institutional District zoning and the applicant has indicated the placement of four lots. The average lot size proposed is 2.48 acres and the minimum lot size proposed is two acres as required by the 0-2 zoning district. Proposed Lot B-3 has been indicated as a lot without public street frontage, which will require a variance from the subdivision ordinance to allow the lot to develop as proposed. The proposed preliminary plat indicates access to the lot via access and utility easements located along the western perimeter and the northern perimeter. Staff is supportive of the proposed variance to allow the development of a lot without public street frontage. The request also includes the placement of signage on the existing GMAC Building. The applicant has indicated the signage would be located on Chenal Parkway and be a total of 88 square feet. The signage includes lettering 23 inches in height with a sign length of 19 feet and a 42-inch logo. Typically building signage is not to exceed ten percent of the fagade area. The indicated signage appears to meet this minimum requirement. Staff is supportive of the indicated signage. �i FILE NO.: Z-6019-C (Cont. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. The indicated lots will be zoned 0-2, Office and Institutional District, which will require site plan review prior to development. Staff feels the proposed platting should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request for the revocation of the current POD zoning classification and the restoration of the previously held 0-2 and R-2 zoning classifications. Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of proposed Lot B-3 without public street frontage. Staff recommends approval of the requested signage to be placed on the GMAC Building. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 16, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated February 3, 2006, requesting the item be deferred to the March 30, 2006, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 30, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item indicating they were requesting the item be deferred to the May 11, 2006, public hearing to allow staff additional time to consider the revocation request. Staff stated the applicant was agreeable to the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. R FILE NO.: Z-6019-C (Cont. STAFF UPDATE: Staff has noticed the owners of record of the affected properties. There have been no other changes in this application request since the previous public hearing. Staff continues to recommend approval of the revocation request and the preliminary plat application. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 11, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the revocation request of the current POD zoning classification and the restoration of the previously held 0-2 and R-2 zoning classifications. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested preliminary plat application subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report and of the requested variance to allow the development of proposed Lot B-3 without public street frontage. Mr. Tim Daters addressed the Commission on the merits of the proposed request. He stated a developer assemble the property for a project which was not going to develop. He stated revocation was necessary to clean up the zoning and allow for future development of the property. Mr. Daters stated the proposed plat was to allow the developer options for marketing the property. Mr. Darrell Baker addressed the Commission in opposition of the revocation request. He stated the POD zoning encompassed his property and he did not desire to remove his option for the development of an office in the future. He stated his property contained nine acres with three acres zoned POD. He stated with the revocation this would leave him with an island of R-2 zoned property. He stated he did not agree with staff concerning their comment of minimal impact on adjoining properties. Mr. Baker stated his desire was for Deltic to provide access to the property via the private access easement. Staff stated Mr. Baker's property would remain zoned POD and at the time of development he would be required to submit a revised site plan to allow development or Mr. Baker could request a revocation of the POD zoning restoring the R-2 zoning classification. There was a general discussion concerning the proposed revocation of the proposed platting of the property. A motion was made to approve the request as filed. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 May 11, 2006 ITEM NO_: F FILE NO.: Z-6019-C NAME: GMAC Revised Long -form POD Revocation and Chenal Valley Tract B Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION: On the Southwest corner of LaGrande Drive and Chenal Parkway DEVELOPER: Deltic Timber Corporation 7 Chenal Club Boulevard Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 9.91 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 4 -•l Office FT. NEW STREET: 0 0-2, Office and Institutional District Office — allow the creation of four additional lots. VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31-231) to allow the creation of lots without public street frontage. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 16,964 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on September 15, 1995, rezoned a portion of this property from R-2 and C-2 to 0-2. On October 31, 1995, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed and approved a zoning site plan review for the development of a 19-acre tract to contain two 2-story office buildings with 75,000 square feet each and parking for 601 vehicles. Phase I of the development was constructed. May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (Cont,) FILE NO.: 2-6019-C A request to rezone the site from 0-2, R-2 and PCD to POD was approved by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 15, 2000, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 18,207. The majority of the property was previously zoned 0-2, with a small portion of R-2 and PCD (part of a large PCD on the north side of LaGrande Drive). The existing GMAC Office building (27,000 square feet, 30-feet in height) and associated parking areas (268 parking spaces) were located within the southeast corner of the property and were previously zoned 0-2. Access to the site was gained by utilizing an existing drive from LaGrande Drive, with a future access point shown to Chenal Parkway. The proposed POD zoning was to allow additional office development in two (2) phases. Phase I consisted of the construction of a second building containing 73,500 square feet and 402 parking spaces within the northeast portion of the property. Access to the building would be gained by utilizing the existing drive from LaGrande Drive. Phase II of the proposed development included construction of a third office building, 60-feet in height, and 783 parking spaces within the west one-half of the property. This portion of the development would also utilize the existing drive from LaGrande Drive as well as a second access to LaGrande Drive when the roadway was extended. This development as not been constructed. The extension of LaGrande Drive is currently underway. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing to revoke the previously approved POD for a portion of the site and revise the previously approved preliminary plat. The revocation would restore portions of the property to the previously held 0-2 and R-2 zoning classification. The revision to the preliminary plat would allow the creation of four (4) lots from the formerly identified Tract B. Tract A contains the existing GMAC building and Tract B is currently vacant. The entirety of the area proposed for preliminary platting would revert to the 0-2 zoning district. The applicant is also requesting the placement of signage on the existing GMAC Building. The applicant has indicated the signage would be located on the building fronting on Chenal Parkway and be a total of 88 square feet. The signage includes lettering 23 inches in height with a sign length of 19 feet and a 42-inch logo. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing two-story office building and parking areas on a portion of the site. The remainder of the property is undeveloped, with the western portion being wooded. K May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-C There is undeveloped property immediately west of this site and to the north across LaGrande Drive. The area to the north was recently reviewed by the Commission as a zoning site plan review for the development of a shopping center. There is a mixture of office and commercial uses to the east across Chenal Parkway. An AP&L substation and single-family residences on large tracts are located to the south along the north side of Kanis Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, all residents who could be identified located within 300-feet of the site along with the Margeaux Place Property Owners Association, the Parkway Place Property Owners Association and the Pinnacle Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. A sidewalk along Chenal Parkway should be installed to the property line. 2. Commercial streets should comply with the Master Street Plan. The commercial drive within the development should be constructed to 36 feet wide instead of the proposed 30 feet. 3. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along commercial drives in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 4. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional information. Entem : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. 3 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6019-C Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A utility easement and water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot B-3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A shared fire hydrant agreement between Crain Investments, LP and the owner of Lot B-3 appears to be advantageous to both parties if approved by the Little Rock Fire Department. Fire Department: Placed fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to the current Planned Office Development for the creation of potential lot lines. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. The entirety of the site lies within the Office planned area. Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and LaGrande Drive is shown as a Collector Street. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. Collector Streets (LaGrande Drive) primary purpose is to link Local Streets and activity centers to Arterials. Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bikeway is located along Chenal Parkway extending from Bowman Road to Highway 10. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Cily Recognized Neicihborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. 0 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-C Ce' H Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required at the time of development of the indicated lots. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 26, 2006) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Tim Daters were present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed request indicting there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. There was a general discussion as to if the POD zoning should be revoked and restoring the underlying zoning classifications. Mr. Daters stated the development the POD zoning was approved for never developed and the POD zoning classification should be revoked. Staff questioned the previous zoning for the site. Mr. Daters stated he would research the underlying zoning and get back with staff. Public Works comments were addressed stating that with the final development the indicated comments and conditions would apply. Landscaping comments were also noted indicating with final development of the site the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements would be required. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the January 26, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has requested a revocation of the current POD zoning on the portion of property currently located within the City limits. The applicant has indicated they do not have control of the remainder of the property and those owners have not indicated a willingness to participate in the revocation request. The applicant has indicated the proposed office development will not be constructed on the site as proposed. Per Section 36-454(d) the Owner may for cause request repeal of the ordinance establishing the development. Staff is supportive of the revocation. The applicant is requesting a revision to the previously approved preliminary plat for Tract B Chenal Valley. The area is proposed with 0-2, Office and Institutional District zoning and the applicant has indicated the placement of four lots. The average lot size proposed is 2.48 acres and the minimum lot size proposed is two acres as required by the 0-2 zoning district. Proposed Lot B-3 has been indicated as a lot without public street frontage, which will require a variance from 5 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-C the subdivision ordinance to allow the lot to develop as proposed. The proposed preliminary plat indicates access to the lot via access and utility easements located along the western perimeter and the northern perimeter. Staff is supportive of the proposed variance to allow the development of a lot without public street frontage. The request also includes the placement of signage on the existing GMAC Building. The applicant has indicated the signage would be located on Chenal Parkway and be a total of 88 square feet. The signage includes lettering 23 inches in height with a sign length of 19 feet and a 42-inch logo. Typically building signage is not to exceed ten percent of the fagade area. The indicated signage appears to meet this minimum requirement. Staff is supportive of the indicated signage. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. The indicated lots will be zoned 0-2, Office and Institutional District, which will require site plan review prior to development. Staff feels the proposed platting should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. AFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request for the revocation of the current POD zoning classification and the restoration of the previously held 0-2 and R-2 zoning classifications. Staff recommends approval of the requested preliminary plat subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of proposed Lot B-3 without public street frontage. Staff recommends approval of the requested signage to be placed on the GMAC Building. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 16, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated February 3, 2006, requesting the item be deferred to the March 30, 2006, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: Z (MARCH 30, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item indicating they were requesting the item be deferred to the May 11, 2006, public hearing to allow staff additional time to consider the revocation request. Staff stated the applicant was agreeable to the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. STAFF UPDATE: Staff has noticed the owners of record of the affected properties. There have been no other changes in this application request since the previous public hearing. Staff continues to recommend approval of the revocation request and the preliminary plat application. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 11, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the revocation request of the current POD zoning classification and the restoration of the previously held 0-2 and R-2 zoning classifications. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested preliminary plat application subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report and of the requested variance to allow the development of proposed Lot B-3 without public street frontage. Mr. Tim Daters addressed the Commission on the merits of the proposed request. He stated a developer assemble the property for a project which was not going to develop. He stated revocation was necessary to clean up the zoning and allow for future development of the property. Mr. Daters stated the proposed plat was to allow the developer options for marketing the property. Mr. Darrell Baker addressed the Commission in opposition of the revocation request. He stated the POD zoning encompassed his property and he did not desire to remove his option for the development of an office in the future. He stated his property contained nine acres with three acres zoned POD. He stated with the revocation this would leave him with an island of R-2 zoned property. He stated he did not agree with 7 May 11, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6019-C staff concerning their comment of minimal impact on adjoining properties. Mr. Baker stated his desire was for Deltic to provide access to the property via the private access easement. Staff stated Mr. Baker's property would rei development he would be required to submit a Mr. Baker could request a revocation of the classification. -rain zoned POD and at the time of revised site plan to allow development or POD zoning restoring the R-2 zoning There was a general discussion concerning the proposed revocation of the proposed platting of the property. A motion was made to approve the request as filed. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. ITEM NO.: 13 NAME: GMAC Revised Long -form POD Z-6019-C LOCATION: on the Southwest corner of LaGrande Drive and Chenal Parkway Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200-feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than February 1, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 8, 2006. 2. Indicated the entire POD area on the site plan. 3. Is there any fencing being proposed as a part of the development? 4. Will the POD be revised as each of the indicated lots is sold? If not indicated a building footprint for each of the proposed building along with the necessary site detail to complete the review process (signage, dumpster, parking, landscaping). Variance/Waivers; None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. A sidewalk along Chenal Parkway should be installed to the property line. 2. Commercial streets should comply with the Master Street Plan. The commercial drive within the development should be constructed to 36 feet wide instead of the proposed 30 feet. 3. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required along commercial drives in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 4. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A utility easement and water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot B-3. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). A shared fire hydrant agreement between Crain Investments, LP and the owner of Lot B-3 appears to be advantageous to both parties if approved by the Little Rock Fire Department. Fire Department: Placed fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to the current Planned Office Development for the creation of potential lot lines. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. The entirety of the site lies within the Office planned area. Master Street Plan: Chenal Parkway is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and LaGrande Drive is shown as a Collector Street. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. Collector Streets (LaGrande Drive) primary purpose is to link Local Streets and activity centers to Arterials. Bicvcle Plan: A Class I Bikeway is located along Chenal Parkway extending from Bowman Road to Highway 10. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. City Recognized Neiahborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required at the time of development of the indicated lots. Revised pl_atlpian: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 1, 2006.