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Home My WebLink AboutZ-6255-A ApplicationCity of Little Rock Office of the Board of Directors TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Hall, Room 203 500 W- Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1427 (501)371-4516 FAX (501) 371-4498 MEMORANDUM MR. GENE LEWIS DIRECTOR HENRY HODGES AUTUMN AND HERMITAGE ROAD COMMERCIAL CENTER ZONING FILE NO. Z-6255 APRIL 21, 1997 This- memo is submitted in response to your request of April 15, 1997 concerning the attached letter from you. A review of the issue produces from City staff a response that says this development qualifies as a shopping center. The project consists of two lots that provide for separate ownership. However, the site plan and its several components such as parking and drives are interlaced to produce a common use area. These were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. It was realized at the time of creation of a special parking requirement for shopping centers that there would be those that have fewer spaces than if determined separately. There is no prohibition, in the Zoning Ordinance, against subdividing the center to permit separate ownership. Most developers are aware of the need to exceed city minimums for parking and those that do not provide additional spaces may have to limit leasing to those tenants that generate fewer numbers of cars. As you are aware there is no on -street parking in this area and parking on neighboring sites is controlled by poor pedestrian access across arterials or other busy streets. City Staff does not see this development as a problem for this comer, and feel it will function adequately, especially after signalization and street improvement at Autumn Road. If you wish additional information feel free to contact me. cc: Mr. Gene Lewis, Jr. Lewis Realty P. O. Box 7683 Little Rock, AR 72217 DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED February 6, 1997 Mr. Larry Jones City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Hermitage Commercial Center Application for Site Plan Review DCI Project #96-202 Dear Larry: E3 9,, i. _= LI ' i� u'� Enclosed are three copies of the revised site plan for the above referenced project. The following statements are provided in response to questions and comments given at the Subdivision Committee meeting: 1. Right -of -Way Abandonment: My clients do not plan to initiate an abandonment procedure for excess right-of-way on the North side of the new Hermitage Road alignment. We will be working with David Scherer on a resolution for the Board of Directors that would secure a reimbursement for my clients, if the subject right-of- way is closed by the adjacent owner at some time in the future. We want to clearly express our concern to maintain rights to receiving the Southern half of said abandoned right-of-way, or payment in lieu of land, in the event this right-of-way is closed. 2. Signage and Lighting: Light pole symbols, signage, and descriptive notes have been added to the drawing. 3. Platting: Yes, we do intend to perform a lot split at staff level, following the approvals for zoning and site plan review. The proposed lot line and labeling have been removed per your request. 4. Vicinity Map: A vicinity map has been added to the drawing. 5. Autumn Road Entry: We formally request a variance to allow our Autumn Road drive to lie within 25' of the South boundary. This is supported by LRDPW to maximize the separation from the intersection. A note has also been added to the drawing. Engineering • Planning Land Surveying Landscape Architecture 10809 Executive Center Dr. Suite 210 Little Rock, AR 72211-6021 Telephone 501-221-7880 Fax # 501-221-7882 rmb/96202f Page Two February 6, 1997 6. Waiver for Hermitage Road Improvements: We hereby remove our request for waiver of improvements to Hermitage Road. We have discussed the matter further with David Scherer and have agreed to a reduced street improvement obligation at Mr. Scherer's suggestion. The new proposal is indicated on the drawing. We also condition this agreement with Mr. Scherer's offer to assist in drafting and presenting the resolution mentioned in item number one. The recapture of old right-of-way value is important in offsetting the exceptionally large dedication required to realign Hermitage Road. 7. Public Works Comments: We understand the standard requirements stated in items 1,2,3, and 7 of this section of the Subdivision Agenda comments. We have revised perimeter sidewalks to five feet in width, as required (item 4). We have also stated previously our variance request on the Autumn Road entry (item 5). Mr. Scherer has stated he will withdraw his request for sidewalks North of Hermitage Road and we agree. We also agree that the right-of-way dedication shown is adequate and is accepted by the Traffic Engineer. 8. Sewer: We understand a sewer main extension will likely be required to service the restaurant building. 9. Water: Again, this developer does not intend to abandon the existing right-of-way, North of the new Hermitage Road alignment. Any water line relocation expenses will be relative to development of the parcel North of Hermitage Road. 10. Fire Protection: We have added a note to the drawing to express our understanding that fire hydrants will be required on site. I have not shown specific locations as we have not determined the exact way we will extend water service into the site. We will coordinate the placement of hydrants to meet the requirements of the LRFD. Buildings will not be sprinklered and will be constructed to meet the applicable fire codes for their usage/function. 11. We agree that landscape areas meet ordinance requirements with exception of the Western boundary. We have requested a variance to reduce this area to ten feet in width as the Land Use Plan designates the adjacent properties to be of a commercial use. Please contact my office if you have any questions concerning this response. We appreciate your assistance as always. Sincerely, el p nt Consultants, Inc. i r o . Brown e President cc: Libby Williams Charles Sloan Joe Selz rmb/96202f OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION MARCH 18, 1997, AGENDA Subject: Remuneration for Right-of-way Hermitage Road Action Required Ordinance ✓ Resolution Approval Information Report Submitted By Charles Nickerson City Manager SYNOPSIS Elizabeth Fields Williams, Trustee, and Southwest Restaurants, Inc. c/o Tom Flores owners and developer of Hermitage Commercial Center request remuneration for a portion of unused right-of-way. FISCAL IMPACT Value of property is $28,130 ( 2,813 square feet at $10 per square foot). RECOMMENDATION Approval CITIZEN None PARTICIPATION BACKGROUND The developers of Hermitage Commercial Center dedicated 9,070 square feet of right-of- way for relocation of Hermitage Road as required by the Master Street Plan. The abandoned right-of-way may at some future date be petitioned for closure by owners of property on the north side of Hermitage. The portion ( one-half of total) of the right-of- way which would revert to Hermitage Commercial Center would not be of sufficient size for development. Because of the large amount of dedication required for the relocation of Hermitage Road. Hermitage Commercial Center requests payment for that portion of the unused right-of-way which would revert to their ownership. The purchase price of the dedicated right-of-way was $10 per square foot. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, TO REQUIRE AS A CONDITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF HERMITAGE ROAD LYING WEST OF AUTUMN ROAD REMUNERATION TO ELIZABETH FIELDS WILLIAMS, TRUSTEE, AND SOUTHWEST RESTAURANTS, INC. C/O TOM FLORES, FROM PETITIONER REQUESTING CLOSURE. WHEREAS, Elizabeth Fields Williams, Trustee ,and Southwest Restaurants, Inc. c/o Tom Flores developers of Hermitage Commercial Center located at the southwest corner of Autumn Road and Hermitage Road dedicated 9,070 square feet of right-of-way for the relocation of Hermitage Road; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Fields Williams, Trustee ,and Southwest Restaurants, Inc. c/o Tom Flores is entitled to one half of the closed right-of-way lying south of the centerline of the original platted right-of-way for Hermitage Road; and WHEREAS, this 2,813 square feet of right-of-way is not contiguous with the current property limits; and WHEREAS, this portion of right-of-way is not a tract of sufficient size to be developed; and WHEREAS, the property dedicated was purchased at $10 per square foot. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. The City Board of Directors will require as a condition of a petition to close said platted right-of-way of Hermitage Road remuneration from petitioner to Elizabeth Fields Williams, Trustee, and Southwest Restaurants, Inc. c/o Tom Flores. SECTION 2. That said remuneration shall be equal to $28,130, which represents the square foot value of right-of-way dedicated for the relocation of Hermitage Road. ADOPTED: ATTEST: APPROVED: ROBBIE HANCOCK JIM DAILEY CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: THOMAS M. CARPENTER CITY ATTORNEY BM�CI.IIe W Sl ,ltm u " M R-2 / VACANT FUTURE COMMERCIAL wth �c W O MS 2N 12W 31 RESOLUTION ITEM NO. Concerning future petition to abandon ISD 4 right -of --way of Hermitage Road CC NORTH Area Zoning .w,,,Jty Map Z -6255-A Hermitage Commercial Center TRS T1 Pf R13W 4 _ PD 11 — WARD 5 Item No. Item OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION MARCH 18, 1997, AGENDA Subject Driveway Waiver: Hermitage Commercial Center Southwest Corner of Autumn and Hermitage Roads SYNOPSIS FISCAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATION CITIZEN PARTICIPATION BACKGROUND Action Required ✓ Ordinance Resolution Approval Information Report Submitted By Charles Nickerson City Manager The applicant requests a waiver of the City ordinance requiring located twenty-five (25) feet from property corner. I None Approval driveways to be The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. They voted to approve the waiver request. Applicant wishes to locate a driveway less than 25 feet from the property line The relocation of Hermitage Road to improve the intersection at Autumn Road to adopted Master Street Plan requirements created this waiver request. Bod/ Hermitage Commercial Center ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF DRIVEWAY SPACING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR HERMITAGE COMMERCIAL CENTER (Z -6255-A) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AUTUMN AND HERMITAGE ROADS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. That Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to provide for a waiver of certain requirements within the Street and Sidewalk Regulations of the City of Little Rock for Hermitage Commercial Center located at the southwest corner of Autumn and Hermitage Roads, as follows: Subsection a. That Section 30-43, requiring the nearest point of driveway to be located twenty-five (25) feet from a property corner be waived. SECTION 2. This ORDINANCE shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Bod/ Hermitage Commercial Center Area Zoning �...Jty Map Z -6255-A Hermitage Commercial Center TRS PD WARD T1 W. R1 3W 4 V.40. 11 Item No. rcduc�r.� fa I � 0&/pCArep AE2m1TA•C.) /2oA O CRS 2N 12W 31 DRIVEWAY SPACING WAIVER REQUEST ITEM NO. PD 4 Z -6255 -A CT 1 Hermitage Commercial Center NORTH _ J R-2 / VACANT FUTURE COMMERCIAL 231.36' 15'�g: aetba�r I! Commercial P>uildin 9 3 m F f � II Lu LL.LL i ' � 1 i I�eSta U ra nt rcduc�r.� fa I � 0&/pCArep AE2m1TA•C.) /2oA O CRS 2N 12W 31 DRIVEWAY SPACING WAIVER REQUEST ITEM NO. PD 4 Z -6255 -A CT 1 Hermitage Commercial Center NORTH _ J DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED January 13, 1997 Mr. Larry Jones City of Little Rock Department of Neighborhoods & Planning 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Hermitage Commercial Center Site Plan Review Application DCI Project # 96-202 Dear Larry: Enclosed are the following items for our application for site plan review approval for property at the Southwest corner of Hermitage and Autumn Roads: 1. Sixteen copies of the proposed site plan. 2. Completed application form. 3. Our check for $440 to cover the $200 site plan review fee, plus the $240 rezoning fee associated with this application. We have filed an application for rezoning with Mr. Dana Carney that accompanies this application for a comprehensive review of the proposed development. Two variances are requested for this application. The first variance involves an encroachment into building lines at the Northeast corner of the site. Corners of the structure are proposed to overhang the setback lines, however, the general average would easily equal the 25 foot minimum. The second variance involves a reduction in the land use buffer required at the Western boundary. The adjacent property is currently R-2, is vacant, and is shown on the land use plan Engineering • Planning Land Surveying Landscape Architecture 10809 Executive Center Dr. Suite 210 Little Rock, AR 72211-6021 Telephone 501-221-7880 Fax # 501-221-7882 Page Two January 13, 1997 as commercial. The proposed landscape area is shown at 10 feet in width which will exceed the requirement for an adjacent commercial property, and a six foot privacy fence is proposed to screen the service drive area. A waiver is also requested for the cost of street and intersection improvements associated with this project. The proposed street and intersection improvements shown have been previously reviewed by the Traffic Engineer. The proposed right-of-way dedication is drawn based on the new alignment for Hermitage Road. The dedication totals approximately 9,000 square feet of a parcel that is currently under contract for sale at $10.00 per square feet. The owners and developer request this waiver due to the large amount of land area and resulting land value required for the street relocation. The land value is approximately $90,000 and the street improvements were estimated to cost approximately $38,000. A total cost of around $128,000 in construction cost and right-of-way dedication value is being requested for ±2.09 acre development. We agree the work is necessary to make the intersection function well, however, the large portion of this corner being lost to right-of-way is due to an intersection problem that was not addressed with the Chenal Parkway improvements. The owners and developer feel that their proposed contribution in right-of-way is substantial and much larger than more routine circumstances at an intersection might require. Therefore, we make this request that the City of Little Rock pay the cost of public street and intersection improvements at this location. Please contact my office if you have any questions or require further information concerning this matter. We appreciate your assistance as always. Sincerely, Development Consultants, Inc. Ro ert rown Vice President cc: Charles Sloan Libby Williams Joe Selz City of Little Rock Department of Neighborhoods and Planning Planning Zoning and 723 West Markham Subdivision Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 (501) 371-4790 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND TO: Parkway Place Neighborhood Association ATTENTION: Mr. John Dellar ADDRESS: 12111 West Markham Suite 14 Little Rock AR 72211 REQUEST: Hermita e Commercial Center Site Plan Review Z -6255-A GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: SW corner of Hermitage and Autumn Road AGENT: Development Consultants Inc. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for Site Plan Review of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on February 20, 1997 at 3:30 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790. Jim Lawson, Director City of Little Rock 6 Department of Neighborhoods and Planning Planning Zoning and 723 West Markham Subdivision Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 (501) 371-4790 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND TO: Birchwood Nei hborhood Association ATTENTION: Ms. Geor iana Henry ADDRESS: 505 Sj2ringwood Drive Little Rock AR 72211 REQUEST: Hermitage Commercial Center Site Plan Review (Z-6255) GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: SW comer of Hermitayze & Autumn Roads AGENT: Development Consultants Inc. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for Site Plan Review of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on February 20, 1997 at 3:30 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790. Jim Lawson, Director sitpin.doc 3 I(,11�G-i T- INFORMATION SHEET FOR 2oo,co SUBDIVISION PUD s, PD's ZONING OR SUBDIVISI6N SITE PLAN REVIEWS ITEM NO. DATE NAME:AL DEVELOPER: _%OM FG4► S d ��L-�S A/. �G4 �� ,. �• STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE NO. "IZ404/ _ -, &f • ENGINEER:y—1,9/1l75 STREET ADDRESS 10f)09' l5kt!EGell Vle- CITY/STATE/ZIP AO TELEPHONE NO. ti 221 `� Za� F(n •l` 78 2 AREA 2 , -52Z A� � 5 FT. NEW STREET ZONING P--7— PLANNING --2 PLANNING DISTRICT VARIANCES REQUESTED NUMBER OF LOTS z- cra�l��2C/•9G PROPOSED USES CENSUS TRACT t6 -4,-e "fc City of Little Rock Department of Neighborhoods and Planning 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 (501) 371-4790 [N—AME:' 1 -2 Q TYPE O. ssuE: 61-e 1�/u,�. �v�e�,. FILE T DATE: r►vc ` LOCATIOIO N: ❑ ENTERGY/Arkansas Power &Light Co. ❑ Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. ❑ Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. ❑ Little Rock Municipal Water Works ❑ Little Rock Wastewater Utility ❑ Pulaski County Planning ❑ Little Rock Fire Department ❑ Public Works - Engineering; Traffic ❑ Parks and Recreation Department ❑ Neighborhoods and Planning Dept. - Site Plan Review ❑ Neighborhoods and Planning Dept. - Graphics Planning Zoning and Subdivision TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: J99- On _ �7 4.8 , the Little Rock Planning Commission will consider the above referenced issue. Note: The Interdepartmental Meeting at which this issue will be discussed will be held on Note: The ubdivision C mittee Meeting at which this issue will be discussed will be held on A copy of the plan for the referenced issue is enclosed for your consideration, and your comments and/or recommendations will be appreciated. Sincerely, f I K9 !Y Department of Neighborhoods and Planning (Please respond below and return this letter for our records.) Approved as submitted Easement(s) required (See attached plat or description.) Comments: By: Enclosure I ��AW� CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND PLANNING FILING FEES NO. DATE 3-1191-2 Annexation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Board of Adjustment Application. . . . . . . $ Conditional Use Permit . . . . . . . . _ . . $ Final Plat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . $ Planned Unit Development . . . . . . . . . $ Preliminary Plat Rezoning Application Y . $ 2 7 �J Site Plan (Multiple Bui" g um Special Use Permit . . . CITY Or UtTL lleeii $ Street, Alley, of Easement (REDIN cool - Street Name Change . . . . . . . . . . . $ Street Name Signs: # Signs at ea. . $ 5 �~ TOTAL $ File No.: Address: '41^ iy {y Applicant: By: �L I X