HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6079 Staff AnalysisDecember 12, 1995
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Walnut Valley Christian Academy -
Conditional Use Permit
19,012 Cantrell Road
Walnut Valley Christian Academy/
The Wilcox Group by Steve Kinzler
and Larry Kirchner
A conditional use permit is
requested for the phased
construction of a private school on
this R-2 zoned, 20 acre site.
The proposed site is located on the north side of Cantrell
Road, approximately one mile east of Highway 300. This site
is approximately 1/4 mile outside the Little Rock city
limits, but within the City's extraterritorial zoning
jurisdiction.
2 An i ili wi h N i hborho d:
The adjacent property to the north, east and west is zoned
R-2. The property across Cantrell Road to the south is also
zoned R-2.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The total number of proposed off-street parking spaces
exceeds minimum ordinance requirements. However, if the
applicant ca-ra foresee a need for a greater number of parking
spaces for special events, off-street, paved areas must be
provided.
4. Screening and B ff r :
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet Highway No.
10 Overlay and Landscape Ordinance requirements.
Residential properties to the north, east and west must be
screened from this site with either a 6 foot, high wood fence
with its face directed outward or dense evergreen plantings.
A sprinkler system is required to water landscaped areas.
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A grading permit, APDC&Z permit and confirmation of flood
status with Pulaski County Floodplain Administrator are
required before construction.
The plan as submitted is rejected. There should be a
traffic impact study done before plan can be approved.
The preliminary recommendations are as follows:
1. Create a 40 foot loop drive that enters on the west and
exits on the east frontage, this will allow parking on
each side and two lanes functioning as one-way traffic.
The parking as shown will not be adequate and there
does not exist adequate off-site overflow parking.
2. Construct 1.5 lanes on Highway 10 with curb and gutter
and a 6 foot sidewalk.
3. Contribute $75,000 for traffic signal at the exit drive
to enable left turning from campus. Signal will be
installed once traffic counts warrant and AHTD approval
is granted.
4. Starting time should not coincide with peak hour
traffic.
6. ❑`ili v n Fire Devartment Comm nt
Little Rock waterworks - A pro rata front footage charge of
$15/front foot applies in additional to normal charges.
(666 feet x $15 - $9,990.00). Execution of a Pre -Annexation
Agreement and approval of the City is required to obtain
water service.
Fire Department - Fire hydrants are to be no more than five
feet from curb, facing outward. Fire lane must be able to
support heavy equipment.
7. staff Analysis.
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for the
phased construction of a private school on the 20 acre, R-2
zoned, tract of land at 19,012 Cantrell Road. The site is
approximately 1/4 mile outside the Little Rock city limits,
but within the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction.
The school will be composed of grades kindergarten through
12th grade. Each grade will have four classrooms with
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approximately 20 students per classroom. Overall, the
school is estimating the teacher and staff positions to
total 100 with approximately 1,040 students.
The site will also include a gymnasium, football field and
playground areas.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City's Highway 10 Overlay District
Ordinance regarding building setbacks, landscaping,
signage and parking lot lighting
2. Compliance with Screening and Buffers Comments
3. Compliance with City Engineer Comments
4. Compliance with utility and Fire Department Comments
SUBpIV I ION CQMMITTEE COMMENT: ( NOVEMBER 22, 19 9 5 )
Representatives of the Wilcox Group and the Walnut Valley
Christian Academy were present, representing the application.
David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with the
Committee, primarily the need for a 40 foot loop drive that
enters on the west and exits on the east frontage.
Mr. Scherer also noted that the parking shown on the site plan
would not be adequate for special events at the school and
adequate off-site overflow parking does not exist.
Steve Kinzler, of the Wilcox Group, stated that they had no
problems with any of the comments and would submit a letter of
compliance to staff.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, briefly discussed the parking
issue with the applicant. He stated that the applicant should
make provisions for all parking necessary for school functions
and not rely on adjacent nonpaved areas for overflow parking.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue
to the full Commission for final action.
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PLAMING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 1995)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation, with conditions,
on this application as there were no further issues for
resolution. There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for approval. A motion to that effect
was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays,
and 1 absent.
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