HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6179 Staff AnalysisOctober 10, 1996
ITEM NO.: F FILE NO.: Z-617
NAME: VOGEL-JONES HIGHWAY 10 -- PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: 14103 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
Vogel -Jones Realty Company
11212 Financial Center Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 0.77 ACRES
CURRENT ZONING:
R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT:
CENSUS TRACT: 42.06
VARIANCES REQUESTED:
BACKGROUND:
ENGINEER•
Robert Brown
Development Consultants, Inc.
10809 Executive Center Dr.
Suite 210
Little Rock, AR 72211
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
#1 River Mountain
None
FT. NEW STREET: 0
This site currently consist of an older frame and rock veneer
single family home which has been vacant for some time. This
dwelling is to be demolished. To the rear of the house is a
large pile of construction debris including asphalt shingles. A
single wide mobile home staddles the eastern property line. The
mobile home will be relocated from the property.
This item was deferred from the August 29, 1996 Planning
Commission meeting at the request of the applicant.
A. PROPOSAL RE UEST:
A one lot PD -C with a single commercial use is proposed.
The applicant will construct a six stall self-service car
wash with three vacuum unit stations. Bermed landscaping
and a monument sign are planned along the Highway 10
frontage.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 0.77 acre site is largely vacant. It will be cleared
for new construction. The rear portion of the site is
within the floodway area and will not be developed. A mini -
storage use is located on the west boundary and residential
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to the east. A Kroger Food Store is situated to the
northwest across Highway 10.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS
None to date.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
A grading permit and a development permit for special flood
hazard area is required prior to building permit. A storm
drain shown to be extended through site, must according to
ordinance with principal arterials carry a 1 in 50 year
storm. Dedicate right-of-way to 55 feet for this principal
arterial from the centerline of Arkansas Highway Department
10 and sidewalks as shown to be constructed on frontage are
required by the Arkansas Highway Department to be 6 foot
sidewalks versus shown 5 foot. An AHTD permit for the
concrete apron will be required prior to construction.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTY PLANNING
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements.
Water: No objection.
AP&L:
Arkla: OK
Southwestern Bell:
Fire Department:
Parks Department:
County Planning:
OK
OK
Dedication of floodway to Parks.
No comment
F. ISSUES TECHNICAL/DESIGN
Landscape: The proposed buffer along Highway No. 10
averages 28 feet in width. The Highway No. 10 Overlay
District calls for a buffer width of 40 feet in this area.
The average buffer width required along the eastern and
western sides is 25 feet. The plan submitted provides this
width when averaged out though it drops to as low as six
feet along the western perimeter. Since the site is
considerably below the grade of Highway No. 10 at least
fifty percent of the trees within the front landscape buffer
will be required to be evergreen. A six foot high opaque
screen, either dense evergreen plantings or a wooden fence
with its face directed outward, will be required along the
eastern and southern perimeters of the site which are
adjacent to residential properties. A sprinkler system to
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ITEM NO.: F (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6179
help water plants is required. The proposed dumpster must
be enclosed on three sides with an eight foot high wall or
wood fence.
The following represent project specific conditions or
unresolved items.
■ Existing frame and rock v
Asphalt shingle dump to be
disposed of in an approved
■ Single wide mobile home to
■ Provide detailed lighting
Plannina Division
eneer house to be removed.
properly removed and
landfill.
be removed from property.
and signage plan.
The site is located in the River Mountain District. The
adopted Land Use Plan recommends Commercial. There is no
land use issue.
G. ANALYSIS•
The proposed use is consistent with the Land Use Plan.
Staff has received no comments of this proposal.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVAL of this submittal subject to the conditions
outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this staff report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(AUGUST 8, 1996)
Mr. Robert Brown represented the applicant. Planning Staff asked
Mr. Brown to provide a specific list of uses for the site.
Parking opportunities are limited since approximately one-third.
on the property is within the floodway. Mr. Brown indicated he
had submitted to staff a list of 50 uses from "C-3" designation.
Staff again asked for a more limited list of specific uses.
Public works will require 55 feet to be dedicated from the
centerline of Highway 10 and construct a sidewalk. Staff noted
that the adopted Land Use Plan recommends Commercial.
The Committee recommended this item be forwarded to the full
Commission for action.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(AUGUST 29, 1996)
The Staff offered the applicant's request for deferral to the
Planning Commission on October 10, 1996. This item was included
as part of the Consent Agenda for deferral.
A motion to approve the Consent Agenda for deferral. The motion
passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent and 1 open position.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 19, 1996)
Mr. Robert Brown presented the project. There was little
discussion on this item and no questions.
The Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the full
Commission for consideration.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 1996)
Mr. Robert Brown presented the project to the Planning Commission
following the staff report.
Lori Sullen and Woodey Taylor made a joint presentation against
the proposed self-service car wash. They were concerned about
potential noise that would affect Mr. Taylor's adjacent property.
Commissioner Adcock asked Robert Brown about screening and hours
of operation. Mr. Brown responded that the facility will be open
24 hours a day. He also stated that there will be a perimeter
fence and landscaping. In a response to a question from
Commissioner Brandon, Mr. Brown said they would make their best
effort to preserve existing trees.
A motion to approve this rezoning request subject to the
conditions in the staff report. The motion passed by a vote of
9 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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