HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6034-A Staff AnalysisDecember 13, 2018
ITEM NO.: 4
NAME: A Top of the Ladder Short -form PCD
LOCATION: 8405 Stanton Road
DEVELOPER:
A Top of the Ladder
8405 Stanton Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Tracy Marshall, owner
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
Woods Group, Architects
AREA: 0.45 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 14
CURRENT ZONING: R-2
FILE NO.: Z -6034-A
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 41.07
ALLOWED USES: Single Family. Occupied by a non -conforming commercial structure.
PROPOSED ZONING PCD
PROPOSED USE: Mixed Use Commercial and Office
VARIANCEIWAIVERS: Reduced land use buffer on north and south perimeters for new
parking and drive.
BACKGROUND:
This four -suite commercial building was constructed prior to this area being annexed
into the City in 1982. At the time of annexation, the property was zoned R-2. On
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO. Z -6034-A
September 19, 1995, the commission approved a conditional use permit to allow use of
the building and property for a small, private school. That use has vacated the building.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the site to PCD planned commercial district
to allow for use of the existing building for a mixture of commercial and office uses.
A new driveway is to be constructed along the north side of the property to provide
access to a new 11 -space paved parking lot to be located behind the building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains a one-story, 4,750 square foot commercial building and an
asphalt paved, 9 space parking lot. The site has two driveways from Stanton Road.
Single family residential properties are located to the north, south and west (across
Stanton Road). A mobile home park is located to the east.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notice was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and
the Upper Baseline and SWLRUP Neighborhood Associations.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 for the new
parking lot.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. FOG
(Grease Interceptor) Analysis required.
Enter : Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, there appears to be
an existing underground service line to this structure. Care should be used in the
construction of the new parking area. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this
project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received
AT & T: No comments received.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6034-A
Central Arkansas Water: No comments.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
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.
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.
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.
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 (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshals 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 comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE-
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; criche littlerock. ov.
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EM NO.: 4 (Co
Landscape:
FILE NO.: Z -6034-A
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be
required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive
nature. The properties to the north, south, and east are zoned R-2. As a
component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a
fence or other device, six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property
line side of the buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be at
the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
3. 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, highway or freeway.
This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. Provide trees with an average
linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within the perimeter planting strip.
Provide three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter
planting strip. The north and south perimeter planting strips are deficient.
4. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for
public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading
or service areas not open to public parking. These areas shall be equal to an
equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area.
5. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or
larger. For developments of less than one (1) acre a there shall be a water
source within seventy-five (75) feet of all plant material if an automatic irrigation
system is not provided.
6. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape
Ordinance (Sec. 15-100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of
mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or concrete curb and gutter.
7. 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.
TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Re ion Metro: No comments received.
Planning Division: No comments -
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6034-A
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 20, 2018)
The applicant was present. Staff introduced the item and noted additional
information was needed regarding specifics of the proposed use. Staff asked if any
uses were proposed other than those specified in the cover letter. Staff asked the
applicant to provide the days and hours of operation, a signage plan, a lighting
plan and to locate any existing or proposed fencing. Staff asked if there would be
an area of outdoor dining or any other outdoor use. Public Works and landscape
comments were noted. It was noted that the proposed plan would also require City
Beautiful Commission approval. The comments from the other reviewing agencies
were noted. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by November 28,
2018. The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
ANALYSIS:
The R-2 zoned lot located at 8405 Stanton Road is currently occupied by a one
story, 4,750 square foot commercial -style building and an asphalt paved nine
space parking lot. The building was constructed prior to this area's annexation into
the City in 1982. At the time of annexation, the property was zoned R-2 single
family. No subsequent application for rezoning was filed. In 1995, a conditional use
permit was approved to allow use of the building and property for a small
daycare/private school. The applicant is now requesting approval of a rezoning to
PCD to allow for use of the building for a mixture of office and commercial uses. In
addition, a new 11 -space parking lot is proposed behind the building.
The building is divided into 4 separate suites ranging in size from 650 square feet
to 1,900 square feet. The applicant has submitted a specific list of uses proposed
for the suites, The three small suites are proposed for occupancy by general and
professional office uses, one barber/beauty salon and/or one of two commercial
uses; a hair supply store or a clothing store. The largest suite is proposed to be
used for a restaurant. Days and hours of operation are proposed as seven days a
week, between the hours of 7:00 a, m. to midnight. A covered deck on the rear of
the building may be used for an area of outdoor dining for the restaurant. Signage
will consist of a single ground -mounted sign not to exceed 20 feet in height and
64 square feet in area and wall or awning signage on the front of the building for
each suite. No additional site lighting is proposed. A 6 foot tall privacy fence is
located along the north property line. Additional 6 foot tall privacy fencing is to be
installed along the east and south perimeters to enclose the ear portion of the site.
A dumpster, with screening, is indicated on the south side of the front parking lot.
If the plan is approved, service hours for the dumpster must be limited to Monday -
Friday, 7:00 a.m. — 5:00 p. m.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6034-A
A 10 foot wide concrete driveway is proposed along the north perimeter of the site
to provide access to a new, 11 -space paved parking lot to be constructed behind
the building.
Staff certainly recognizes that the building is not conducive to occupancy as a
single family (R-2) dwelling and some other use is more appropriate. Staff does
have concerns about the current proposal. The property is located such that it is
surrounded by a variety of single family residences; site built and manufactured
homes. The proposal to build a driveway and new parking lot results in a situation
where there is no buffer at all between this site and the single family residence
adjacent to the north. The proposed use mix will result in a parking requirement of
25-26 spaces. The site currently has 9 spaces and an additional 11 are proposed
for a total of 20. Proposed days and hours of operation are 7 days a week, within
the hours of 7:00 a. m. to midnight. Inserting the proposed commercial uses,
including the proposed restaurant, into a residential neighborhood does not seem
to staff to be an appropriate action.
Staff believes a more appropriate use would be one that better fits in the
neighborhood, such as day care or similar use. Potentially, small office uses with
weekday, daytime hours could be considered more appropriate. Such uses could
function with the existing parking as well.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the application.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 13, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were two objectors present. A letter of opposition and
two letters of support had been forwarded to the commissioners. Staff noted the letters
of support were from the Upper Baseline and SWLRUP Neighborhood Associations. Staff
noted each letter of support proposed several conditions which the associations wanted
imposed on the item as a condition of their support. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of denial.
The applicant, Tracy Marshall, addressed the commission. She described the property
and showed photographs of the building. She listed her potential' uses for the building
and stated the restaurant would possibly have hours of operation 10:00 a.m. —10:00 p.m.
Monday — Thursday and 10:00 a.m. — midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She stated
she would re-evaluate the proposal to have outdoor dining and would move the dumpster,
if requested.
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ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6034-A
Bobby Wade, of 8309 Stanton Road, spoke in opposition. He stated the building was
occupied by a school for years. He stated there were no other businesses around this
site, only houses. He voiced concerns about the potential commercial uses, a restaurant
and late hours. He stated he did not think a dumpster truck could get to the rear of
the property.
Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters, spoke in opposition. She stated it would be
a big jump in uses to go from a school to commercial. She stated the League felt this
was inappropriate in an area surrounded by residences.
Ms. Marshall stated she and her husband needed office space for their business and she
would be the owner of the hair supply store. She stated she would install screening
around the dumpster where it currently sits. She stated she did not know the property
was zoned residential when she bought it.
Commissioner Latture stated he could not support the proposal if it included a restaurant.
A motion was then made to approve the application, including all staff comments and
conditions, except the recommendation of denial. The vote was 2 ayes, 9 noes and
0 absent. The item failed.
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FILE NO.:
NAME: Wilson Short -form PD -R
LOCATION: 423/425 Colonial Court and 498 Ridgeway
DEVELOPER:
David D. Wilson
498 Ridgeway
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Ridgeback, LLC; David D. Wilson, Manager
David and Lynn Wilson Revocable Trust; David D. Wilson, Trustee
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying, Inc.
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: .43 -acres
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
R-3 single family
FT. NEW STREET: 0 -LF
CENSUS TRACT: 15.02
ALLOWED USES: 498 Ridgeway, single family residential; 423/425 Colonial Court,
non -conforming duplex
PROPOSED ZONING: PD -R
PROPOSED USE: 498 Ridgeway, single family; 423/425 Colonial Court, duplex
VARIANCEAINAIVERS: Reduced rear yard setback for 423/425 Colonial Court and
reduced side and front yard for a garage structure (temporarily).
BACKGROUND:
The applicant owns 498 Ridgeway which is occupied by his single family residence and
the property at 423/425 Colonial Court which is occupied by a non -conforming duplex.
He desires to re -plat the two lots, taking 20 feet +/- off of the rear of the duplex lot and
FILE NO.: Z-9384 (Cont.
adding it to the side of his single family lot. The re -plat results in two setback variances;
a reduced rear yard for the duplex lot and a reduced side and front yard for a garage
structure which will then be on the single family lot (although the garage structure will
eventually be removed). The variances necessitate review and approval of the
preliminary plat by the commission.
A. PROPOSALIREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant proposes to re -plat the two adjoining lots; taking 20 feet off of the
rear of the duplex lot and adding it to the side of his single family lot. This will result
in a rear yard setback of 7.71 feet on the duplex lot. Twenty-five feet are required.
There is a garage structure on the rear of the duplex lot that will then be on the
single family lot with a side yard setback of 0 feet. Three feet are required.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
498 Ridgeway is occupied by a two-story, 3,388 square foot, single family
residence. 423/425 Colonial Court is occupied by a two-story, 2,484 square foot,
non -conforming duplex. The neighborhood around the site is comprised primarily
of older single family residences. There are some duplexes scattered throughout
the area. An LRSD school campus is located across Colonial Court to the west.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within
200 feet of the site and the Hillcrest Neighborhood Association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Colonial St. and Lee Avenue.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Sewer Available to this site.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing single
phase, overhead power line on the south side of Lee Ave in front of this property,
but does not appear to conflict with the proposal. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comment received.
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FILE NO.: Z-9384 Cont.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department: No comments.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building: No comments.
Landscape: No comments.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Reaion Metro: No comments.
Planning Division: This request is located in Heights Hillcrest Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low (RL) for this property. The Residential
Low Density is for single-family homes at densities no greater than six dwelling
units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-3 (Single-family
District) to PD -R (Planned Development Residential) to allow moving the common
lot line between the 2 lots. The site is within the Hillcrest Design Overlay Districts.
Master Street Plan: The North side of the property is Lee Ave and it is shown as
a Collector on the Master Street Plan. West of the property is Colonial Court and
it is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a
Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The
primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local
Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning
than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design
standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of
right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 2, 2019)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted no additional
information was needed. Public Works staff explained the radial right of way
dedication requirement.
Other reviewing agencies and departments comments were noted.
The committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full commission.
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FILE NO.: Z-9384
ANALYSIS:
The R-3 zoned lot located at 498 Ridgeway is occupied by a two story single-family
residence. The R-3 zoned property located at 423/425 Colonial Court is occupied
by a non -conforming, two-story duplex. The lots lie in different subdivisions. Both
properties are owned by a company and a trust owned by the applicant. The
applicant is requesting to re -plat these two adjacent lots, taking 20 +/- feet off of
the duplex lot and adding to his single family lot. That portion of the duplex lot will
then become additional side yard area for the single family residence. There is a
garage structure on the rear portion of the duplex lot which will be removed. No
other changes are proposed to either property.
The proposed re -plat will result in a rear yard setback of 7.7 feet for the existing
structure on the duplex lot. The duplex structure will actually have a setback of
25 feet but a deck, stairs and a landing extend into what will be the rear yard
setback. The garage structure, which will be on the single family lot after the
re -plat, will have a side yard setback of 0 feet and a front yard setback of 30 feet.
Three (3) feet and 60 feet are required respectively. The garage structure will be
demolished and removed.
The property lies in the Hillcrest Design Overlay District and the reduced setbacks
necessitate a PUD.
Staff supports the PD -R to allow the proposed re -plat. The reduced rear yard for
the duplex lot is for the deck, stairs and landing. The duplex structure itself will
meet the required 25 foot rear yard requirement. Although the garage structure
will be in place at the time of the re -plat, it will be removed, eliminating those
variances from the DOD. The 1922 plats/bills of assurance for Colonial Court
Addition and Ell B. Watson Subdivision do not address the plat or setback issues.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the PD -R subject to compliance with the comments
and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F and the staff analysis in the
agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 31, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z -9120-A
NAME: Rebel Kettle Revised Short -form PCD
LOCATION: 822 East 6th Street
DEVELOPER:
822 East 6th, LLC
20710 Highway 365 N
Maumelle, AR 72113
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
822 East 6th, LLC/Owner
White Daters & Associates/Authorized Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White Daters & Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: .52 acres
WARD: 1
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 7
PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 2
UU Urban Use District uses and micro -brewery restaurant
Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE: UU Urban Use District uses and micro -brewery restaurant with
change to site plan.
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: Remove screening walls in front of the parking lot on the west
side of the building.
BACKGROUND:
On May 3, 2016, the Board approved Ordinance No. 21,232 establishing the Rebel Kettle
and Restaurant Short -form PCD. The PCD was necessary since there were two
variances from the standards of the Presidential Park Design Overlay District and UU
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Urban Use District. The approval allowed an area for outdoor entertainment within a
fenced yard area on the east side of the property; not to be used as an event center (a
variance from the UU District which requires all uses to be within an enclosed building).
The approval also allowed parking on the west side of the building to access East 6th
Street (a variance from the DOD standards which state no surface parking is to be located
along E. 6th Street). A 42" tall screening wall was constructed on either side of the
driveway onto E. 6th Street to visually hide the appearance of the surface parking lot.
A. PROPDSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting a revision to the PCD to allow for the addition of a
20' x 20' storage building and to allow for removal of the previously -constructed
screening walls. The storage building is to be located at the rear of the site. The
applicant is proposing to install landscape materials in lieu of the screening walls.
All other aspects of the PCD will remain unchanged.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site has been developed as per the approved PCD and the brewery restaurant
is in operation. The site is located in an area populated primarily by light industrial,
warehouse and wholesale type uses. A convenience store with gas pumps is
adjacent to the west. Beginning at this site and extending to the east, new
non -industrial uses are developing, including the Lost Forty Brewery Restaurant,
E-STEM's east campus and the East Village development.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within
200 feet of the site and the Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
No comments.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance
to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities
(if any) as this project proceeds.
Center pint Ener : No comments received.
AT&T: No comment received.
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FILE NO.: Z -9120-A Cont.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
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.
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 (Daniel Tull 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 comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: No comment if this is a pre -manufactured storage building. If build
on site the Project is subject to full 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(&.litt1_erock.gov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; strain _littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the Presidential Park Overlay District.
2. 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: No comments.
Planning Division: This request is located 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Mixed Use Urban (MXU) for this property. Mixed Use Urban category
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provides for a mix of residential, office and commercial uses not only in the same
block but also within the same structure. This category is intended for older "urban"
areas to allow dissimilar uses to exist, which support each other to create a vital
area. Development should reinforce the urban fabric cresting a 24-hour activity
area. Using the Planned Zoning District or the Urban Use District, high and
moderate density developments that result in a vital (dense) pedestrian oriented
area are appropriate. The applicant has applied for a revised PCD (Planned
Commercial District) to add a storage building and to modify the screening of the
west parking lot. The site is within the Presidential Park Design Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: South of the property is East 6th Street and it is shown as a
Collector on the Master Street Plan. East of the property is Collins Street and it is
shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a
Collector Road is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The
primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local
Streets that are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning
than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design
standard is used for Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of
right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along East 6th Street. Bike Lanes
provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 2, 2019)
Joe White was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and
noted little additional information was needed. Staff requested a more complete
description of the landscaping proposed to be used in place of the previously
required screening walls. Staff noted a franchise would be required for any
landscaping to be planted in the right of way. Mr. White was asked to provide a
written justification for requesting removal of the screening walls. Staff asked that
the dumpster and required screening be indicated on the site plan.
Other reviewing agencies and departments comments were noted.
The applicant was advised to submit responses to staff issues by January 9, 2019.
The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted responses to the issues raised at subdivision committee.
The reason stated for the proposed removal of the 42" screening walls is customer
safety. The parking area on the west side of the building is screened on all four
sides by the building, privacy fencing and the screening walls. The parking area
is rather secluded and has tended to attract some transients. The business
currently spends $7,000 per year to provide off-duty police officers to patrol the
area. He believes opening up the view from 6th Street will help with this issue.
Currently there are two evergreen trees and a row of evergreen shrubs on each
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side of the driveway. Both trees and the shrubs are behind the walls that are
proposed for removal. The owner will maintain the existing trees and shrubs and
will enhance them to meet code. He does want to keep the plantings (shrubs) low
enough to see the parking area from the street. The existing dumpster and
required screening are located on the north side (behind) of the building. No
change is proposed. The existing fencing has been noted on the site plan.
No changes are proposed. Placement of the 20'x 20' storage building will result in
the loss of 2 parking spaces. The base zoning in the area is UU Urban Use which
has no on-site parking requirement. There is sufficient parking on the site and in
the area to accommodate the use.
To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues. The initial PUD was
necessary due to the proposed outdoor use area and to allow the parking off of 6111
Street. There is no change proposed to the previously -approved outdoor use area.
The existing and proposed landscaping will provide some screening of the parking
lot. Since this PCD was initially approved, there has been a major new
development established just a few blocks to the east (East Village). East Village
was approved with substantial parking lots directly along 6th Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the staff
comments and conditions outlined is paragraphs D, E and F and the staff analysis
in the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 31, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z -8445-B
NAME: Medical Hearing Associates of Arkansas Revised Short -form PD -O
LOCATION: 5910 C Street
DEVELOPER:
Medical Hearing Associates of Arkansas
5910 C Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Medical Hearing Associates of Arkansas; Bradley Davis, Au.D.CCC-A and Nancy Kang
Davis, M.D.; owners and authorized agents
SURVEYORIENGINEER:
Holloway Engineering
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: .227 acres
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
POD, expired
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 15.01
ALLOWED USES: Previously approved for temporary use as administrative offices for
the adjacent medical facility.
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCEAINAIVERS:
BACKGROUND:
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Audiology Clinic
Reduction in on-site parking
Ordinance No. 20,114 adopted by the Board on August 3, 2009 rezoned this lot and the
lot adjacent to the east from R-3 single-family to PD -O to allow for development of a
surgery center. The two single-family structures were to be removed and an 8,780 square
FILE NO.: Z -8445-B Cont.
foot surgery center building constructed in their place. That development did not occur.
On January 19, 2010, the Board approved Ordinance No. 20,211 establishing a revised
POD for this lot to allow for use of the residential structure as a temporary administrative
office for the medical clinic located to the west, fronting onto University Avenue. Use of
the building as offices was to be until plans were finalized for the previously -approved
surgery center. Again, that development did not occur.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is requesting approval of a PD -O zoning to allow for use of the
existing residential structure for an audiology clinic. The new practice is called
Medical Hearing Associates of Arkansas and is a partnership between Bradley
Davis, Au. D., CC -A and his wife Nancy Kang Davis, M. D. Services include
hearing instrument dispensing, custom hearing protection devices, tinnitus
evaluation and therapies, Auditory Processing Disorder testing and
recommendations, workers compensation evaluations, medico legal evaluations,
cochlear implant candidacy evaluations and cochlear implant mapping. The
business structure is one patient per time slot, by appointment only, with an
expected average of three patients per day. Office hours are 8-4, weekdays only.
There are no other employees of the business.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is occupied by a one-story, brick and frame, 1,466 square foot, residential
structure. A single -wide, 28 foot deep concrete driveway is located in front of the
structure. A single family residence is adjacent to the east. A parking lot is
adjacent to the west. Single family residences are located to the north. The
Midtown Shopping Center and single family residences are located across C Street
to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within
200 feet of the site and the Hillcrest and Save Hillcrest Neighborhood Associations.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
C Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. On -street parking on C Street is prohibited.
E. UTILITIESIFIRE DEPARTMENTIPARKSICOUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authori : Sewer Available to this site.
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Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Electrical service is already
provided to the structure on this property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
changes to electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing
facilities — if any as this proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department: No comments.
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current
building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes
Division before occupancy takes place. Handicap Accessibility will be required.
Including but not limited to building access and parking. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans
examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey0.1ittlerock.org or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain c@littlerock.gov
Landscape
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the Hillcrest Overlay District.
2. Any new building rehabilitation or expansion may require the existing
landscaping, buffer, or vehicular use areas not meeting the current code
requirements to be brought into compliance. Existing vehicular use areas may
continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to
enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent
of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing
vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance on a graduated scale.
3. 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.
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FILE NO.: Z -8445-B Cont.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: We recommend a sidewalk along the front of the property,
as well as a sidewalk connecting from the building to the front of the property.
All buildings should have minimum ADA access, but this is especially true for
buildings where medical care is being provided.
Planning Division: This request is located Heights Hillcrest City Planning District.
District. The Land Use Plan shows Office (0) for this property. The office category
represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical)
as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The
applicant has applied for rezoning from expired PD -O (Planned District Office) to
PDO (Planned District Office) to allow conversions of the existing structure to a
medical office. The site is within the Hillcrest Design Overlay Districts.
Master Street Plan: South of the Property is C Street and it shown as a Local
Street on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of Local Streets is to
provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets that are abutted by non-
residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as
"Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial
Streets. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 2, 2019)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted some additional
information was needed. Staff asked if a dumpster would be used and, if so, that
it be shown on the site plan. Staff requested a signage plan and a lighting plan, in
compliance with the Midtown DOD. Staff noted the lack of available on-site
parking. It was suggested that the applicant contact the owners of the parking lot
adjacent to the west about leasing or otherwise obtaining permission to use
2-3 parking spaces.
Public Works comments were presented and explained.
Other reviewing agencies and departments comments were presented.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by January 9, 2019. The
committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted responses to the issues raised at subdivision committee.
Bradley Davis, Au.D., CC -A is the sole provider of services and there is no support
staff. He will be the one and only employee at this clinic. An average of three
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patients per day will be seen and each appointment is scheduled so as to preclude
any overlap. No dumpster will be used. Signage will comply with the DOD which
allows a wall sign as is typical in office districts and a single, monument -style
ground sign no more than 24 square feet in area and 6 feet in height. No additional
site lighting will be added.
At staffs suggestion, the applicant approached the medical clinic and shopping
center who own nearby parking lots about the possibility of acquiring permission
to utilize one or two parking spaces. Both denied the request, either through a
memorandum of understanding or a rental arrangement. The site contains a
single -wide concrete driveway. The proposed use requires three parking spaces
to comply with the DOD and to provide the minimum number of spaces needed for
the use. Staff worked with the applicant to arrive at a plan whereby the driveway
will be widened to accommodate two paved parking spaces, one of which will be
a van -accessible handicap space. These parking spaces will be located partially
in the right-of-way once new r -o -w is dedicated. A franchise must be obtained to
allow the parking in the r -o -w. A "flagpole -type" gravel parking space will be
located in front of the structure parallel to the street and perpendicular to the two
paved parking spaces. This space will be used by Dr. Davis on the days he drives
to the office. He has stated there are days he will not be driving to the office but
will use alternative transportation.
On January 11, 2019, the Midtown Advisory Board met with the applicant and
reviewed the proposal. After the discussion, the Advisory Board voted to
recommend approval of the application by unanimous vote.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and
F and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report.
2. A franchise must be obtained for the parking in the right-of-way.
3. The single gravel parking space must be bordered in a manner to contain the
gravel and must be maintained in a manner that does not result in the creation
of dust, mud, silt or standing water.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 31, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
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FILE NO.: Z -8445-B
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
FILE NO.: Z
NAME: Romero's Enterprises Revised PID
LOCATION: 12,300, 12,310, 12,320 and 12,340 Chicot Road
DEVELOPER:
Alvaro Romero
2 Kelli Court
Mabelvale, AR 72103
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Alvaro Romero, owner and agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street Pike
Hensley, AR 72065
AREA: 1.27 acres
WARD: 7
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 15
M
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 41.05
Insulation company and carpet cleaning business
Revised PID
PROPOSED USE: Add the following uses as permitted uses in the existing buildings:
General and professional office, convenience store (without gas pumps), auto mechanic
shop, warehouse, barber shop, tire sales and installation, beauty salon and retail store.
VARIAN CEIWAIVERS: None requested.
FILE NO.: Z -3396-B (Cont
BACKGROUND:
This property was developed and occupied by non-residential uses prior to the area being
annexed into the City. The property was zoned R-2 at the time of annexation and the
uses and buildings were classified as non -conforming. On December 3, 1998, the
Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a PID zoning request to recognize
the existing businesses occupying the property; an insulation company and a carpet
cleaning business. On January 5, 1998, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
17,905 establishing Graves Short -form PID. No changes were proposed to the site or the
buildings.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The current owner/applicant is requesting a revision to the PID zoning to allow for
the addition of several additional uses to be permitted to occupy the existing
buildings. No changes are proposed to the buildings or site other than for what
minor renovations might be necessary to accommodate one of the new uses.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains 4, one-story metal buildings. Each of the buildings has garage
doors/warehouse loading access. The site contains an asphalt paved parking lot.
The applicant owns the PID zoned lot adjacent to the north which contains a single
family residential structure and a storage building. Single family homes on larger
tracts and tracts of vacant residential property are located to the south and west.
The large undeveloped tract across Chicot Road to the east is owned by Centro
Christiano Hispano who envisions future development of the site for a church
campus.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within
200 feet of the site and the Deer Meadow, Oxford Valley and SWLRUP
Neighborhood Associations.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Chicot Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Retain 10'
sewer easement for existing sewer mains. Existing metal building over existing
sewer main may remain as currently configured. EAD analysis required.
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FILE NO.: Z -3396-B (Cont.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Electrical service is already
provided to the structures on this property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements, extensions, or adjustments to existing facilities.
Centerpoint Ener : No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
Fire Department: Full plan review
Parks and Recreation: No comments received.
County Planning: No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current
building code requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes
Division before occupancy takes place. Handicap Accessibility will be required.
Including but not limited to building access and parking. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans
examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey_AJittlerock.org or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain _,littlerock.gyv_
Landscape
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Any new building rehabilitation or expansion may require the existing
landscaping, buffer, or vehicular use areas not meeting the current code
requirements to be brought into compliance. Existing vehicular use areas may
continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to
enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent
of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing
vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance on a graduated scale.
3. 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.
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FILE NO.: Z -3396-B Cont.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Reaion Metro: No comments.
Planning Division: This request is located in Geyer Springs West Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Office (0) for this property. The Office category
represents services provided directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical)
as well as general offices which support more basic economic activities. The
applicant has applied for revised PID (Planned Industrial District) to allow for
additional retail uses in the existing buildings.
Master Street Plan: East of the property is Chicot Road and it is shown as
Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Principal
Arterial Street is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or
activity centers within an urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Chicot Road since it is a
Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 2, 2019)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted some additional
information was needed. The applicant was asked to provide the number of
parking spaces on the site, a signage plan and the days and hours of operation for
the proposed uses. Staff asked that the dumpster location and required screening
be indicated on the plan. Staff asked if any new site lighting would be added and
if any of the proposed businesses would have alcohol sales.
Public Works comments were noted and explained.
Other reviewing agencies and departments comments were presented.
The applicant was advised to submit responses to staff issues by January 9, 2019.
The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted responses to questions raised at subdivision committee.
The property contains four buildings. The larger building (12,300) is divided into
4 spaces/lease areas. The current PID allows for the buildings to be used only for
an insulation company and a carpet cleaning business. The applicant desires to
retain those uses while adding a short list of additional uses as options to occupy
the site. The applicant is requesting to add general and professional office,
convenience -type food store without gas pumps (no alcohol sales), barber or
beauty shop, tire sales and installation, auto repair shop, retail sales, warehouse
and auto paint and body shop.
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Signage is proposed to consist of a single, multi -tenant ground mounted sign
(40 square feet in area and 12 feet in height) and wall signage at the front entrance
to each tenant's lease space. The wall signage will not have direct street frontage
for several of the spaces as they front into the site, not to the street. Days and
hours of operation are proposed not to exceed 7:00 a.m. — 7:00 p. m., Monday —
Saturday. No new site lighting is proposed. There are currently two night -watcher
type lights on the site. The dumpster has been indicated between the two buildings
at the southwest portion of the site. The dumpster is to be screened to comply
with Code standards. Servicing of the dumpster should be limited to 7:00 a. m. —
6:00 p. m., Monday — Saturday. There are 35 paved parking spaces on the site
which should be sufficient for the proposed uses. The applicant has stated that
there will be no alcohol sales. The existing fence at the front of the property is
being replaced with a new wrought -iron fence. Staff is supportive of most of the
items proposed by the applicant. Staff does not support allowing an auto paint and
body shop. It is staff's experience that such uses result in damaged vehicles being
parked on the site for extended periods of time. There is not sufficient space on
the site to accommodate an area for parking/storage of such vehicles. Staff is
supportive of the other uses as they are all uses which can be conducted within
the enclosed buildings.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested revised PID subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and
F and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report.
2. No auto paint and body shop is allowed
3. The dumpster is to be screened to comply with Code standards and dumpster
service hours are to be limited to 7:00 a. m. — 6:00 p. m.
4. All uses are to be conducted entirely within the enclosed buildings.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 31, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
ITEM NO.A. A TOP OF THE LADDER SHORT -FORM PCD
8405 STANTON ROAD 2-6034-A
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site; including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit completed and proof of mailing. The notices must
be mailed no later than November 28, 2018. Proof of notice must be delivered to staff no later than
December 7, 2018.
2. Are any other uses proposed than those listed in the cover letter?
3. Provide square footage of each use area (bay).
4. Provide days of operation
5. Provide a signage plan
6. Provide a site lighting plan. All site lighting must be low-level and directional; shielded downward
and into the site.
7. Locate and describe all existing and proposed fencing.
8. Is there an area of outdoor dining? Any other outdoor uses?
Variance/Waivers:
■ Reduced land use buffer
Public Works:
1. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 for the new parking lot.
Utilities and Fire De artment/Coun Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. FOG (Grease Interceptor) Analysis
Required
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, there appears to be an existing underground
service line to this structure. Care should be used in the construction of the new parking area.
Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing
facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
ITEM NO.: 4. CON'T LZ -6034-A)
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
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.
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.
Load
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C 101 —
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and
Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C 105.1.
Building Codes:
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Region METRO:
Planning Division: No comments
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required when an
adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The properties to the north,
south, and east are zoned R-2. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque
screening, whether a fence or other device, six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the
property line side of the buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are to be at the rate
of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
ITEM NO.: 4. CON' Z -6034-A
3. 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, highway or freeway. This strip shall be at least nine
(9) feet wide. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within
the perimeter planting strip. Provide three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet of
perimeter planting strip. The north and south perimeter planting strips are deficient.
4. Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and
the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public
parking. These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the
vehicular use area.
5. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. For
developments of less than one (1) acre a there shall be a water source within seventy-five (75)
feet of all plant material if an automatic irrigation system is not provided.
6. All landscape areas shall be protected as per City of Little Rock Landscape Ordinance (Sec. 15-
100). Provide notes on plan specifying type and location of mulch, edging, wheel stops, and/or
concrete curb and gutter.
7. 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.
Other: Provide responses to staff issues and 4 copies of a revised plan no later than Wednesday November
28, 2018