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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6096 Staff AnalysisMarch 14, 1996 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z-6096 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDAR: 1. Site Location: Moffett - Conditional Use Permit 15717 Taylor Loop Road James A Penny/Dorothy B. Moffett A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a private pre-school on this R-2 zoned site. The proposed site is located on the south side of Taylor Loop Road, just east of Montgomery Road. 2. CO=atibilitY with Neighborhood: This site is located within the Pennwyck Subdivision, and is surrounded by single family residential zoning. The Central Baptist Church and school are located two blocks to the east of this property. This proposed use should not have an adverse affect on the surrounding properties. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: The number of parking spaces shown on the site plan exceeds minimum ordinance requirements. one access point from Taylor Loop Road is proposed. 4. screening and Buffers: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance requirements. A 6 foot high opaque screen either a wood fence with its face directed outward or dense evergreen plantings is required to screen this site from the residential properties to the north, south, east and west. In addition to the screening and unless otherwise present trees with an average spacing of 40 feet and shrubs with an average spacing of 10 feet will be required around the perimeter of the site. March 14, 1996 SUBDIVIS IDIS Is ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-fi_096 Landscaping for vehicular use areas will have to be in compliance with the Landscape Ordinance. 5. City EngineerComments: Stormwater detention will require redesign due to change in runoff from designed facilities for the residential subdivision and this commercial use. 6. utility and Fire Deoartment_Comments: Fire Department: The drive must be at least 20 feet wide. Little Rock Wastewater Utility: The sewer main extension required to service property has not been accepted at this time. 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for a Montessori pre-primary elementary school to be located in the Pennwyck Subdivision, lots eight and nine, which is zoned R-2. This structure will be the first structure built in Pennwyck. vacant lots are to the east, west, and south. The Central Baptist Church and school are located two blocks further east. A maximum enrollment of thirty students is anticipated ranging in ages from three to six years. The hours of operation will be primarily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. However, some children will be present to 2:15 p.m. and fewer still might remain till 5:00 p.m., depending on parental need. The applicant is proposing construction of a 27 X 60 foot building, with a Williamsburg exterior and extensive landscaping. This should prove consistent with future Pennwyck homes. There will be a paved parking area on the north side of the building and a playground area in the rear yard. There will be 6 foot privacy fencing around the perimeter of the site. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this application subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the City Engineer Comments 2. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 2 March 14, 1996 Mf. • 0 QntJ FILE iF. 3. Compliance with the utility and Fire Department; Comments 4. These lots must be final platted prior to application for building permit. UIBDIV:ESION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRIIARY 22, 1996) Dorothy Moffett was present, representing the application. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, presented the Committee with a revised site plan, stating that it had been reviewed and approved by Bill Henry of Traffic Engineering. David Scherer, of Public Works, stated that the revised site plan is a positive change from the original site plan. Mrs. Moffett offered the Committee a brief description of the proposed use, including the type of school and number and age range of the students. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that areas set aside for buffers and landscaping (on the revised plan) meet ordinance requirements. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 1996) The applicant,- Dorothy Moffett, was present. There was one objector present. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, presented the item and a staff recommendation of approval with the conditions noted in the agenda "staff recommendation". He stated that one letter of opposition had been received by staff. Dorothy Moffett addressed the Commission and gave a brief description of her proposal. Raymond Sanford spoke in opposition to the application. He stated that the increased traffic was his main concern. Mrs. Moffett explained to the Commission how the exterior of the structure would look. She stated that it would look like a house. Commissioner Lichty asked Mrs. Moffett how she found the land. IL Mr. Moffett stated that she noticed the real estate sign for Pennwyck Subdivision and contacted the land owner. 3 March 14, 1996 SUBDIVISION ,TEM N4 ^ 12(Cont.l FILE NQ.: Z -- Commissioner Brandon asked what a Montessori school was. Mrs. Moffett gave a brief description of the Montesso�'i School. Commissioner Hawn asked about the traffic counts on Taylor Loop Road. David Scherer, of Public works, addressed the Master Street Plan requirements. Commissioner Putnam asked what type of traffic issues were involved. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that this proposed use would not generate a significant amount of traffic. A motion was made to approve the application subject to the conditions noted in the agenda "staff recommendation". The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position. 4