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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6240-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -6240-A NAME: View Point Office Development Long -form POD LOCATION: Located North of Cantrell Road, East of Sam Peck Road DEVELOPER: The Hathaway Group 1001 North University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72207 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.2 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 0-3, General Office District General Office District uses -•B 0-3, General Office District uses FT_ NEW STREET: 0 LF VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading of Lot 2. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing the subdivision of a 6.3 -acre tract into four office zoned lots as a separate item on this agenda (File No. S-1485). The applicant is requesting a rezoning of proposed Lot 1 to POD to allow the development of this office lot inconsistent with the minimum lot area standard designated per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant has indicated proposed Lot 1 will contain 1.20 acres and be developed with an office building. The applicant has indicated the site will be utilized as a medical facility with a lease area to be marketed to an 0-3, General Office District use. The site plan includes the placement of 49 parking spaces. The total building square footage proposed is 8,936. The applicant has indicated a 30 -foot side yard building FILE NO.: Z-6240-A(Cont.) setback and a 25 -foot rear yard building setback. The front yard building line has been indicated at 100 -feet. The applicant has indicated a maximum building height of 30 -feet. A single dumpster is proposed along View Pointe Cove with a note indicating the dumpster will be screened on three sides per ordinance requirements. The applicant has indicated a single ground mounted monument style sign to be located in the front yard landscaped area. The site is proposed as six feet in height and seventy-two square feet in area, consistent with signage allowed under the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant is requesting a variance form the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading. The applicant is requesting to grade Lot 2 with the development of Lot 1 to assist in balancing the cut and fill of the site. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a vacant tract located on the north side of Cantrell Road. There office uses located to the east of the site and a vacant R-2, Single-family zoned tract located to the west of the site. There is an office development located further west of the site and a church located on a MF -12 zoned tract of property. North of the site is a large utility easement with an overhead power transmission line. The Walton Heights Subdivision is located further north of the site. South of the site are office uses and a church. Southeast of the site is a large multi -family development accessed from Pleasant Ridge Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Walton Height/Candlewood Neighborhood Association, the Pankey Community Improvement District, the Piedmont Neighborhood Association, along with all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 2. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 2 LE NO.: Z -6240-A E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Water main extensions will be required in order to provide service to this property. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25, the Highway 10 Express Route. F. I SS U ESITECH N I CAL/DES I G N: Planninq Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a change from 0-3 (General Office District) to POD (Planned Office Development) for construction of an office development. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and is constructed as a five -lane road through this section. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Office uses could generate traffic so access should be limited on Cantrell Road. Cantrell Road may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. K FILE NO.: Z -6240-A Cont. Ci Reco nized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Pian. The Sustainable Natural Environment goal listed an objective of promoting the vigorous enforcement of the landscaping and excavation ordinance. This action could result in the removal of trees in order to accommodate the development of uses possible in an office development. Landscape: The plan submitted appears to have 297 square feet less interior landscaping than the 1,311 square feet (8%) required by the Landscape Ordinance_ Variances from the Landscape Ordinance require City Beautiful Commission approval. Areas set aside for landscaping appear to meet the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. A six-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 16, 2005) Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned any alternative uses for the proposed building. Staff also questioned the lease area indicted on the proposed site plan. Staff stated the indicated dumpster did not have a note concerning proposed screening. Staff also noted typically dumpsters were not allowed adjacent to the right of way. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the plan submitted did not appear to include sufficient interior landscaping. Staff stated a variance would require approval from the City Beautiful Commission as well as from the Planning Commission. Staff stated the areas set aside for landscaping appeared to meet the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirement. Staff noted easements could not be used in computing the depth or area of the land use buffer in development abutting property used or zoned for single-family development. Staff noted screening would be required along the western perimeter of the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated sidewalks would be required on all boundary streets. Staff also stated a grading permit would be required prior to any development of the site. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting Mr. White contact them individually for further clarification. 0 FILE NO.: Z -6240-A {Cont. There was no further discussion of the item and the committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the June 16, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the proposed uses of the site will be uses as allowed in the 0-3, General Office District zoning classification. The applicant has also indicated the proposed dumpster screening and the proposed occupancy of the lease area. The applicant has indicated landscaping sufficient to meet the interior landscaping requirements per the Zoning Ordinance and the Landscape Ordinance. The applicant has also indicated screening will be provided along the western perimeter of the site. The indicated site plan does not include the placement of easements along the western or northern property lines. The applicant has indicated sufficient landscaping in these areas to comply with the typical minimum requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant is proposing the subdivision of a 6.3 -acre tract into four office zoned lots as a separate item ort this agenda (File No. S-1485). The applicant is requesting a rezoning of proposed Lot 1 to POD to allow the development of this office lot inconsistent with the minimum lot area standard designated in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant has indicated proposed Lot 1 will contain 1.20 acres and be developed with an office building. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a minimum lot size of two acres. The applicant has indicated a POD for proposed Lot 1 to comply with the overlay standards. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request for a reduced lot area. Staff does not feel the indicated reduced lot area will negatively impact the adjoining properties. The applicant has indicated the site will be utilized as a medical facility with a lease area to be marketed to an 0-3, General Office District use. The applicant has indicted one doctor will utilize the building and is proposing the lease area as an office use as allowed under the 0-3, General Office District zoning classification. The site plan includes the placement of 49 parking spaces. The total building square footage proposed is 8,936. The indicated parking is sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking required for a medical office facility, six spaces per doctor, and an allowable use under the 0-3, General Office District zoning classification. The applicant has indicated a 30 -foot side yard building setback and a 25 -foot rear yard setback. The front yard building line has been indicated at 100 -feet. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a minimum building setback of 40 -feet on the rear, 30 -feet on the sides and 100 -feet along the front yard area. The indicated rear yard setback is not sufficient to meet the typical minimum rear yard setback per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff is supportive of the reduced rear yard setback. The adjoining property is zoned 5 FILE NO.- Z -6240-A Cont. 0-3 and will more than likely be developed as an office use. Staff does not feel the reduced rear yard building setback will have any adverse impact on adjacent development. A single dumpster is proposed along View Pointe Cove with a note indicating the dumpster will be screened on three sides per ordinance requirements. Typically, dumpsters are not allowed adjacent to the street. Staff is supportive of the placement of the dumpster adjacent to View Pointe Cove. The applicant has indicated a five foot retaining wall along the rear portion of the dumpster which will help to further screen the dumpster location. In staff's opinion, even though the dumpster is located adjacent to the roadway, the proposed location will be the least visible from Cantrell Road and View Pointe Cove. The applicant has indicated a single ground mounted monument style sign to be located in the front yard landscaped area. The sign is proposed as six feet in height and seventy-two square feet in area, consistent with signage allowed under the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant is requesting a variance form the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading of the site. The applicant is requesting to grade of Lot 2 with the development of Lot 1 to assist in balancing the site. Staff is supportive of this request. The applicant has indicated the trees along the southern perimeter of Lot 2 will be retained to screen the graded area. The applicant has also indicated the area will be restored per the Land Alteration Ordinance by reseeding the area disturbed. The applicant has indicated any site lighting will be low level and directed inward away from residentially zoned properties and designed to not disturb the scenic appearance preserved in the Highway 1.0 Corridor. The applicant has indicated lighting will be directed to the parking areas and not reflected into the adjacent neighborhoods. The indicated lighting is consistent with Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request to rezone the proposed lot to POD to allow the construction of a new office building on the site. Although the indicated site plan does not fully comply with the typical requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District staff feels the applicant has tried to meet the intent of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff feels if the development is constructed as proposed the development should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for advanced grading of proposed Lot 2 with the development of proposed Lot 1. E FILE NO.: Z -6240 -A Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 7, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the applicant's request for advanced grading of proposed Lot 2 with the development of proposed Lot 1. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 7 July 7, 2005 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z -6240-A NAME: View Point Office Development Long -form POD LOCATION: Located North of Cantrell Road, East of Sam Peck Road DEVELOPER: The Hathaway Group 1001 North University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72207 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 1.2 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 0-3, General Office District General Office District uses -•i 0-3, General Office District uses FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF VARIANCESANAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading of Lot 2. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing the subdivision of a 6.3 -acre tract into four office zoned lots as a separate item on this agenda (File No. S-1485). The applicant is requesting a rezoning of proposed Lot 1 to POD to allow the development of this office lot inconsistent with the minimum lot area standard designated per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant has indicated proposed Lot 1 will contain 1.20 acres and be developed with an office building. The applicant has indicated the site will be utilized as a medical facility with a lease area to be marketed to an 0-3, General Office District use. The site plan includes the placement of 49 parking spaces. The total building square footage July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISiON ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6240-A proposed is 8,936. The applicant has indicated a 30 -foot side yard building setback and a 25 -foot rear yard building setback. The front yard building line has been indicated at 100 -feet. The applicant has indicated a maximum building height of 30 -feet. A single dumpster is proposed along View Pointe Cove with a note indicating the dumpster will be screened on three sides per ordinance requirements. The applicant has indicated a single ground mounted monument style sign to be located in the front yard landscaped area. The site is proposed as six feet in height and seventy-two square feet in area, consistent with signage allowed under the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant is requesting a variance form the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading. The applicant is requesting to grade Lot 2 with the development of Lot 1 to assist in balancing the cut and fill of the site. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a vacant tract located on the north side of Cantrell Road. There office uses located to the east of the site and a vacant R-2, Single-family zoned tract located to the west of the site. There is an office development located further west of the site and a church located on a MF -12 zoned tract of property. North of the site is a large utility easement with an overhead power transmission line. The Walton Heights Subdivision is located further north of the site. South of the site are office uses and a church. Southeast of the site is a large multi -family development accessed from Pleasant Ridge Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Walton Height/Candlewood Neighborhood Association, the Pankey Community Improvement District, the Piedmont Neighborhood Association, along with all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 2. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. i -a July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -6240-A E. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required for the project. Contact the for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. required, with easements, if service is Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Water main extensions will be required in order to provide service to this property. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25, the Highway 10 Express Route. F. ISSU ESITECH N ICALIDESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a change from 0-3 (General Office District) to POD (Planned Office Development) for construction of an office development. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and is constructed as a five -lane road through this section. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Office uses 3 July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6240 -A could generate traffic so access should be limited on Cantrell Road. Cantrell Road may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan_: Existing or proposed Class I, Il, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. Ci Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment goal listed an objective of promoting the vigorous enforcement of the landscaping and excavation ordinance. This action could result in the removal of trees in order to accommodate the development of uses possible in an office development. Landscape: The plan submitted appears to have 297 square feet less interior landscaping than the 1,311 square feet (8%) required by the Landscape Ordinance. Variances from the Landscape Ordinance require City Beautiful Commission approval. Areas set aside for landscaping appear to meet the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. A six-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 16, 2005) Mr. Joe White was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned any alternative uses for the proposed building. Staff also questioned the lease area indicted on the proposed site plan. Staff stated the indicated dumpster did not have a note concerning proposed screening. Staff also noted typically dumpsters were not allowed adjacent to the right of way. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the plan submitted did not appear to include sufficient interior landscaping. Staff stated a variance would require approval from the City Beautiful Commission as well as from the Planning Commission. Staff stated the areas set aside for landscaping appeared to meet the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirement. Staff noted easements 4 July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6240-A could not be used in computing the depth or area of the land use buffer in development abutting property used or zoned for single-family development. Staff noted screening would be required along the western perimeter of the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated sidewalks would be required on all boundary streets. Staff also stated a grading permit would be required prior to any development of the site. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting Mr. White contact them individually for further clarification. There was no further discussion of the item and the committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the June 16, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the proposed uses of the site will be uses as allowed in the 0.3, General Office District zoning classification. The applicant has also indicated the proposed dumpster screening and the proposed occupancy of the lease area. The applicant has indicated landscaping sufficient to meet the interior landscaping requirements per the Zoning Ordinance and the Landscape Ordinance. The applicant has also indicated screening will be provided along the western perimeter of the site. The indicated site plan does not include the placement of easements along the western or northern property lines. The applicant has indicated sufficient landscaping in these areas to comply with the typical minimum requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant is proposing the subdivision of a 6.3 -acre tract into four office zoned lots as a separate item on this agenda (File No. S-1485). The applicant is requesting a rezoning of proposed Lot 1 to POD to allow the development of this office lot inconsistent with the minimum lot area standard designated in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant has indicated proposed Lot 1 will contain 1.20 acres and be developE:d with an office building. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a minimum lot size of two acres. The applicant has indicated a POD for proposed Lot 1 to comply with the overlay standards. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request for a reduced lot area. Staff does not feel the indicated reduced lot area will negatively impact the adjoining properties. The applicant has indicated the site will be utilized as a medical facility with a lease area to be marketed to an 0-3, General Office District use. The applicant has indicted one doctor will utilize the building and is proposing the lease area as A July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6240-A an office use as allowed under the 0-3, General Office District zoning classification. The site plan includes the placement of 49 parking spaces. The total building square footage proposed is 8,936. The indicated parking. is sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking required for a medical office facility, six spaces per doctor, and an allowable use under the 0-3, General Office District zoning classification. The applicant has indicated a 30 -foot side yard building setback and a 25 -foot rear yard setback. The front yard building line has been indicated at 100 -feet. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a minimum building setback of 40 -feet on the rear, 30 -feet on the sides and 100 -feet along the front yard area. The indicated rear yard setback is not sufficient to meet the typical minimum rear yard setback per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff is supportive of the reduced rear yard setback. The adjoining property is zoned 0-3 and will more than likely be developed as an office use. Staff does not feel the reduced rear yard building setback will have any adverse impact on adjacent development. A single dumpster is proposed along View Pointe Cove with a note indicating the dumpster will be screened on three sides per ordinance requirements. Typically, dumpsters are not allowed adjacent to the street. Staff is supportive of the placement of the dumpster adjacent to View Pointe Cove. The applicant has indicated a five foot retaining wall along the rear portion of the dumpster which will help to further screen the dumpster location. In staff's opinion, even though the dumpster is located adjacent to the roadway, the proposed location will be the least visible from Cantrell Road and View Pointe Cove. The applicant has indicated a single ground mounted monument style sign to be located in the front yard landscaped area. The sign is proposed as six feet in height and seventy-two square feet in area, consistent with signage allowed under the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The applicant is requesting a variance form the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading of the site. The applicant is requesting to grade of Lot 2 with the development of Lot 1 to assist in balancing the site. Staff is supportive of this request. The applicant has indicated the trees along the southern perimeter of Lot 2 will be retained to screen the graded area. The applicant has also indicated the area will be restored per the Land Alteration Ordinance by reseeding the area disturbed. The applicant has indicated any site lighting will be low level and directed inward away from residentially zoned properties and designed to not disturb the scenic appearance preserved in the Highway 10 Corridor. The applicant has indicated lighting will be directed to the parking areas and not reflected into the adjacent L July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5240-A neighborhoods. The indicated lighting is consistent with Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request to rezone the proposed lot to POD to allow the construction of a new office building on the site. Although the indicated site plan does not fully comply with the typical requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District staff feels the applicant has tried to meet the intent of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff feels if the development is constructed as proposed the development should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for advanced grading of proposed Lot 2 with the development of proposed Lot 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (JULY 7, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the applicant's request for advanced grading of proposed Lot 2 with the development of proposed Lot 1. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z -6240-A NAME: View Point Office Development Long -form POD LOCATION_ : located North of Cantrell Road, East of Sam Peck Road r� Y� " Planning Staff Comments:' 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Provide the use of the building. Are there are alternative uses being requested. What use is proposed for the lease area? 3. Provide the total building square footage on the proposed site plan. 4. Provide the maximum building height in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. 5. Provide a note concerning the proposed dumpster screening in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. Typically, dumpsters are not allowed adjacent to the street. 6. Provide a note concerning the height of the proposed retaining wall. 7. Provide details concerning any proposed signage to be located on the site including the height/area/location. 8. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site including height/location and construction materials. 9. Provide a note concerning the desire zoning of indicated Lots 2 — 4. 10. The indicated lot size is 1.20 acre. The minimum lot size proposed for a lot abutting Cantrell Road per the Design Overlay District is 2.0 acres. The applicant has indicated a POD for proposed Lot 1 to comply with the overlay standards. 11.The Highway 10 Design Overlay District typically requires a minimum building setback of 40 -feet on the rear, 30 -feet on the sides and 100 -feet along the front. Provide dimensions of all the indicated building setbacks. It appears the indicated site plan only allows for a 25 -foot side and rear yard setback. 12.Any site lighting must be low level and directed inward away from residentially zoned properties and designed to not disturb the scenic appearance preserved in the Highway 10 Corridor. Lighting should be directed to the parking areas and not reflected into the adjacent neighborhoods. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 2. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Water main extensions will be required in order to provide service to this property. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 for additional information. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25, the Highway 10 Express Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a change from 0-3 (General Office District) to POD (Planned Office Development) for construction of a bank and allow for future office development. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and is constructed as a five -lane road through this section. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Office uses could generate traffic so access should be limited on Cantrell Road. Cantrell Road may require dedication of right-of- way and may require street improvements. Bicycle Plan, Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment goal listed an objective of promoting the vigorous enforcement of the landscaping and excavation ordinance. This action could result in the removal of trees in order to accommodate the development of uses possible in an office development. Landscape: The plan submitted appears to have 297 square feet less interior landscaping than the 1,311 square feet (8%) required by the Landscape Ordinance. Variances from the Landscape Ordinance require City Beautiful Commission approval. Areas set aside for landscaping appear to meet the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. A six-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 22, 2005.