HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6134 Staff AnalysisJune 6, 1996
ITEM NO.: 1t} FILE NO.: Z-6134
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Southwestern Bell Services
(Highland Ridge Site) -
Conditional Use Permit
Approximately 1 mile northeast
of Chenal Parkway (.4 mile
south of Chenal Valley Drive).
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
approximately one mile northeast of Chenal Parkway,
beginning at a point .4 mile south of Chenal Valley
Drive.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
The existing Little Rock Municipal Water Works water
tank site is surrounded by property which is zoned R-2
and undeveloped. The proposed use will have no adverse
effect on the surrounding properties.
3. an -site Drives and _Parkin g:
Access to this site is gained by utilizing an existing_
drive which runs approximately one mile to the
northeast off of Chenal Parkway.
June 6, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont-) FILE NQ.: Z-6134
There is parking at the site for a service technician
who will occasionally visit the site for maintenance
purposes. No additional parking is required.
4. Screening and Buffers:
The equipment building must be properly screened from
adjacent residential property.
5. Cita Engineer Comments:
No apparent Public works issues, except the gravel
drive off Chenal is normally required to have an apron.
Continued use will be allowed because the extension of
Chenal valley Drive is planned this summer and a new
access will be provided to this site. The Southwestern
Bell contractor and maintenance crews need to be
particularly mindful of the dangers associated with
gravel carried onto the roadway.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Little Rock Fire Department - Drive must carry weight
of fire apparatus.
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 to the northeast of
Chenal Parkway near Chenal Valley Drive. The site
contains an existing 165 foot tall water tank.
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
equipment building will be located on the north side of
the water tank. The nine antennae will be attached at
the roof level of the existing water tank. This
installation will not increase the height of the water
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 effort on the surrounding
properties.
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June 6, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 10(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-61354
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Screening and Buffer Comment
2. Compliance with the City Engineer Comments
3. Compliance with the Fire Department Comment
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 16, 1996)
Brian Powers was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
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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