HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6133 Staff AnalysisJune 6, 1996
ITEM NO_: 9 FILE NO.: Z-6133
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Southwestern Bell Services
(Gilliam Park Site) -
Conditional Use Permit
Gilliam Park (Granite
Mountain)
Little Rock Municipal Water
Works/Southwestern Bell
Services by Brian Powers
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
placement of a cellular
communications facility on
this R-2 zoned property. The
proposal includes placement of
an 8 foot by 16 foot
prefabricated equipment
building and attachment of
nine small antennae to the
existing water tank.
The proposed site is within the existing Little Rock
Water Works' water tank site which is located east off
of Gilliam Park Road, within the Gilliam Park property.
Gilliam Park Road runs south off of Springer Blvd.
(Hwy. 365).
2. ComDatibility with Nei hborhood:
The existing Little Rock Municipal Water Works tank
site is located within Little Rock's Gilliam Park in
the Granite Mountain area. The park property is zoned
R-2. The proposed used should not have an adverse
- effect on any surrounding properties.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkinq:
Access to the site is gained by utilizing a drive from_
the end of Gilliam Park Road.
There is parking available at the tank site for a
service technician who will occasionally visit the
site. No additional parking is required.
. June 6, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: 7 6133
4. Screening and Buffers:
The equipment building must be properly screened from
adjacent residential property.
5. City Engineer Comments:
There are no apparent Public Works issues.
6. Utility and Fire De artment Comments:
Little Rock Fire Department - Drive from gate must be
strong enough to hold fire apparatus and at least 14
feet wide.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the placement of a cellular communications
facility on this R-2 zoned Little Rock Water Works
water tank site which is located within Little Rock's
Gilliam Park.
The proposal includes placement of an 8 foot by 16 foot
prefabricated equipment building and attachment of nine
small antennae to the existing standpipe. There are
two larger water tanks on the property. The equipment
building will be located on the north side of the
standpipe, which is located immediately northeast of
the larger water tanks. The nine antennae will be
attached at the roof level of the existing standpipe
and will not increase the height of the tank.
The proposed equipment building will be of a masonry
construction with a washed aggregate exterior and a
light brown color. The proposed equipment building
should not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
- subject to compliance with the Screening and Buffers
Comments and the Fire Department Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(MAY 16, 1996) -
Brian Powers was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
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June 6, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6133
There was no additional discussion or comments offered by
the Committee or Staff.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 6, 1996)
The Staff presented a positive recommendation 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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