HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6240-B Staff Analysis.June 7, 2007
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z -6240-B
NAME: D1 Sports Training — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: #10 Viewpointe Cove
OWNER/APPLICANT- Pfeifer and Hathaway/Barger
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow
construction of a sports training and physical therapy
clinic on this 0-3 zoned, 4.0 acre tract.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the west side of Viewpointe Cove, one lot north
of Cantrell Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is located within an office/institutional node that has developed at
the intersection of Cantrell Road and Sam Peck. Most of the surrounding
properties are occupied by office type uses. The R-2 zoned property to
the west contains a cemetery. Undeveloped, wooded property is adjacent
to the north, between this site and the homes above on Southridge. The
proposed use is not incompatible with uses in the area.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Piedmont and
Walton Heights Neighborhood Associations were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site will be via a single driveway off of Viewpointe Cove
which will be extended beyond its current terminus. A total of 40 parking
spaces will be provided. An average of 15 persons at a time will be
attending this specialty sports fitness facility. On occasion, up to 30
persons will be at the facility, if a whole sports team comes in as a group.
There is additional space on the site to accommodate more parking, if it is
determined it is needed.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
This proposal appears to reflect the twenty-five foot (25') landscape area
around the sites perimeter per the Highway 10 district standards.
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Areas set aside for buffer and landscaping appear to meet with the
landscape ordinance and the Highway 10 district standards.
An automatic irrigation system to water newly landscaped areas will be
required.
A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the
northern and western perimeters of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this
requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this
year -around requirement.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit a landscape plan must be approved
and must obtain the seal of a licensed Landscape Architect.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this tree -covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch
caliper or larger
Both the City Beautiful Commission and the City of Little Rock commend you
for the preserving of many on-site existing trees.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
In a letter dated August 19, 2005, Jim Hathaway, representing the
applicant, requested the sidewalk along Cantrell Road be deferred for
two (2) years or until platting of the next lot which ever occurred first.
Staff was acceptable of the deferral request. Since this application is
for development of the second lot, at time of construction, sidewalk
with handicap ramps will be required to be installed along Cantrell
Road.
2. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved
prior to the start of construction.
3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. If
detention has already been provided, verify the capacity including the
proposed development.
4. At the time of development, repair or replace any curb and gutter or
sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
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6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
Entergy: No comment received.
Centerpoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: A water main extension will be required in order to provide service
to this property. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the
Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the
required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas
Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities.
Fire Department: Fire hydrant will be required.
County Planning: No Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 17, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted additional
information was needed regarding building design and height, building setbacks,
signage, fencing, site lighting and days and hours of operation. The applicant
was asked to provide information on the typical number of clients and employees
that would be at the facility at any one time.
Public Works, Landscape and Utility Comments were noted and discussed.
Public Works staff noted that platting of this lot would trigger construction of a
sidewalk on the Cantrell Road frontage of adjacent Lot 1 which had previously
been deferred. The applicant stated he would make the developers of the
Subdivision aware of that comment.
The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by May 23, 2007. The
Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
D1 Sports Training proposes to construct a specialty sports fitness facility on the
0-3 zoned, 4 acre tract located at #10 Viewpointe Cove. The site is currently
undeveloped. The southern portion of the site was cleared and leveled
previously. The northern portion of the site is heavily wooded and slopes up from
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ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6240-B
the south to the north. The proposed development is to be located on the
southern portion of the tract. D1 Sports Training focuses on speed, strength and
agility training for athletes. D1 previously prepares inter -scholastic athletes to
participate in Division 1 College Sports. The company also trains those same
athletes to play at the professional level. D1 facilities are not designed to be the
typical fitness facility. Members must schedule specific times for training.
The proposed development consists of an 18,000 square foot building and a
40 -space parking lot. The building will be constructed with a colored metal siding
and roof. The building will have an eave height of 25± feet and a ridge height of
35 feet. The building will contain a small indoor turf football field, fitness
machines, a therapy room, locker rooms and offices. Days and hours of
operation are proposed as 6:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8:00
a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Saturday; and closed on Sundays. On the average, 15 clients
will be at the facility at one time. On occasion, up to 30 clients will be at the
facility if an entire sports team comes as a group.
The applicant submitted responses to issues raised at Subdivision Committee
and has agreed to comply with all comments. Signage consists of a wall sign on
the front wall and a single ground -mounted sign, which will comply with office
district standards (6' in height and 64 square foot in area). Screening has been
shown and landscaping will comply with the Highway 10 Overlay District
Standards. There is no bill of assurance issue since this subdivision is now
being final platted and any bill of assurance will accommodate the use.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
comments and conditions as outlined in Sections 4, 5, 6 and the Staff Analysis of
the agenda Staff Report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 7, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open
position.
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