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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6245-A Staff AnalysisAugust 16, 2007 ITFM NO_- B.1 NAME: ACME Self Storage Long -form PCD FILE NO.: Z -6245-A LOCATION: Located on the Northeast corner of Kanis and Kirby Roads DEVELOPER: LGR Investment, LLC 404 E. Kiehl Avenue North Little Rock, AR 72020 ENGINEER: White Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 5.6 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF C-1, Neighborhood Commercial and R-2, Single-family Neighborhood Commercial uses and Single-family Residential PCD Mini -warehouse VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. On February 15, 2007, the applicant requested a deferral of this item to the April 12, 2007, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 1, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated on February 15, 2007, the applicant submitted a requested for deferral of the item to the April 12, 2007, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B.1 (Cont. STAFF UPDATE: FILE NO.: Z -6245-A Staff recommends this item be deferred to the April 26, 2007, public hearing to allow staff and the applicant additional time to review the proposed development and the proposed street design to serve the development and the area. The Subdivision Committee will review the proposed site plan at their April 5, 2007, committee meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 12, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of deferral of the item to the April 26, 2007, public hearing to allow staff and the applicant additional time to review the proposed development and the proposed street design to serve the development and the area. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated May 11, 2007, requesting a deferral of this item to the July 5, 2007, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 24, 2007) The applicant was present representing the request. There were registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated May 11, 2007, requesting a deferral of the item to the July 5, 2007, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated June 21, 2007, requesting a deferral of this item to the August 16, 2007, public hearing. The deferral request is to allow the applicant to file a zoning application _for this site. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. off August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B.1 (Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: FILE NO.: Z -6245-A (JULY 5, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated June 21, 2007, requesting a deferral of the item to the August 16, 2007, public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request was to allow the applicant to file a zoning application for this site. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 vacant position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated July 30, 2007, requesting this item be withdrawn from consideration without prejudice. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 16, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated July 30, 2007, requesting the item be withdrawn from consideration without prejudice. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for withdrawal. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. 3 ITEM NO.: 7.1. Z -6245-A NAME: ACME Self Storage Long -form PCD LOCATION: located on the Northeast corner of Kanis and Kirby Roads 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. The notice must be mailed no later than February 14, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 22, 2007. 2. The site plan indicates a deferral of the required street improvements. Provide the time frame for the deferral request. 3. Provide details of the proposed signage. The site plan indicates maximum allowed by ordinance but with being a Planned Development no minimums or maximums are established. Typically signage is allowed as six feet in height and sixty -form square feet in area for office developments and thirty-six feet in height and one hundred sixty square feet in area for commercial developments. 4. Provide the height of the proposed retaining wall. 5. Is any fencing proposed along the perimeter of the site? If so note on the site plan including height and the proposed construction material. 6. Detail the proposed construction materials of the exterior (street side) of the buildings. Indicate in addition to the proposed landscaping treatment what elements will be utilized to break the massing of the buildings. 7. Provide an executed affidavit. Variance/Waivers: 1. A deferral of the Master Street Plan requirement for street improvements. Public Works Conditions: 1. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. An additional 10 feet of right- of-way measured from the centerline of the right-of-way shall be dedicated at Kirby Road for a right turn lane. This additional right-of-way shall normally be 250 feet in length measured from the intersecting right-of-way. 2. Kirby Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 3. The proposed land use would classify Asbury Road on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Kanis Road and Kirby Road and Kanis Road and Asbury Road. 5. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Item # 7.1 Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. Kanis Road should be widened to 29.5 feet from centerline with a right turn lane at Kirby Road. Kirby Road and Asbury Road should be designed to collector street standards. 6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. 7. 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. 8. Turn around must be provided for a WB -30 vehicle attempting to enter development. Due to the proposed use of the property, the call box should be moved to approximately 60 feet from the future curb line on Kanis Road. Contact Bill Henry, Traffic Engineering, at 379-1816 for additional information. 9. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 10. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 11. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding street light requirements. 12. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 13. The angled parking proposed outside of the gate should be replaced with 90 degree parking. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: A 30 -foot easement is required on 3 -Phase line along Asbury and Kanis Roads. Contact Entergy for additional information. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. On-site fire line(s) and additional fire hydrant(s) will be required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire systems. This development will have minor impact on existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Item # 7.1 _Fire Department; Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information concerning turning radius requirements. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from C-1 and R-2 to Planned Commercial Development for a mini warehouse facility. A land use plan amendment for a change to Service Trades District is a separate item on this agenda (LU07-18-01). Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Kirby Road is shown as a Collector. The primary function of a Collector is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Kanis Road since it is a Minor Arterial. Bicycle Plan: A Class III bike route is planned along Kirby Road and south across Kanis Road. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is covered under the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Plan's Office and Commercial goal states: "Adopt a policy of adhering to the Land Use Plan. Amendments should be made very rarely, only with neighborhood input, and only when it can be clearly demonstrated that the amendment will enhance the quality of life in the Rock Creek Neighborhood." Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. All areas appear to meet the minimum land use buffer requirements. However, it is imperative that seventy percent (70%) of these buffers remain undisturbed. 3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires an average thirty-five foot (35) wide, and in no case less than half, street buffer along Kirby Road. This plan appears to be below this average minimal amount. 4. 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 perimeter of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. Item # 7.1 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. 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. Revised platlplan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. Item # 7.1