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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6300 Staff AnalysisJune 26, 1997 ITEM NO.: G and 3 FILE NO.: Z -6300-E & S-1140 NAME: New Hampton Inn - Site Plan Review (Z-6300) - Preliminary Plat (S-1140) LOCATION: West side of Shackleford Road south of Kanis Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER• Roger Vyas Frank Riggins 1113 Golf Links Road The Mehlburger Firm Blythville, AR 72315 201 South Izard Little Rock, AR 72203 - S'lS - S AREA: 1.85 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: N/A ZONING: C-2 PROPOSED USES: Hotel PLANNING DISTRICT: #18 Ellis Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 24.04 VARIANCES/WAIVERS/DEFERRALS RE UESTED: • Variance to allow a lot size less than 5 acres in C-2 Shopping Center District. BACKGROUND: This application is for a site plan review to construct a hotel and a one lot preliminary plat. The site plan review was scheduled for Planning Commission review on May 15, 1997. That item was deferred when it was determined by staff that the subject parcel had not been platted. A variance is also required since 'the proposed lot size is less than 5 acres. A. PROPOSAL: The developer seeks approval to construct a four story motel consisting of 86 units on a 1.85 acre parcel. A total of 91 parking spaces will be provided. Access will be from Shackleford Road. A summary of requests in respect to this project: * Site Plan Review (hotel) • Preliminary Plat (one lot) ■ Variance (minimum parcel size) June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: G and 3 Contj FILE N Z --6300-E & S-1140 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is wooded and vacant. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received no public comments on this project. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A Grading Permit per Section 29-186(c) & (d) is required prior to construction. 2. Driveways shall conform to Section 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577 which limits this property frontage to one driveway and the maximum width is required to be 40 feet. The driveway shall be twenty-five feet minimum from the property line, reference Section 30-43. 3. A dedication of right-of-way will be required to 45 feet from centerline for this 5 lane minor arterial. 4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 5. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and the "MSP". 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 7. Utility excavation within proposed rights-of-way shall be per Article V of Section 30. 8. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 9. Shackleford Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 12,000. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements. AP&L: No Comment. Arkla : No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Pro rata front footage charge of $5/front foot applies in addition to normal connection charges. On site fire protection is required. Fire Department: Show fire hydrants (SPR). Are sprinklers to be used? F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Issues: • Show fire hydrants. • Label preliminary plat. 2 June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: G and 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6300-E & S-1140 • Show adjacent zoning. • Provide a minimum of 95 off-street parking spaces per Section 36-502(1)f. Landscape: Contact Bob Brown. Planning Division: N/A G. ANALYSIS• The site plan review and preliminary plat conform to the appropriate sections of the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance with the exception of minimum parcel size. Staff supports the variance request to allow less than a 5 acre parcel within the C-2 Shopping Center District. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVAL of the request as submitted and subject to conditions listed in paragraphs D, E and F of this staff report. Approval is based on revised exhibits dated May 19, 1997 by Planning Staff. Separate actions are required by the Planning Commission for the Site Plan Review - Preliminary Plat - Minimum Lot Size Variance requests. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) Planning Staff stated that this site plan review requires a companion preliminary plat. The applicant has agreed to a deferral and with submit a plat for review. The item will be deferred to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer item to June 26, 1997. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997) The preliminary plat was reviewed by the Subdivision Committee. Frank Riggins presented the item. Planning Staff reminded the applicant that a variance was needed to allow a lot less than 5 acres in C-2 zoning. The applicant was told to contact Bob Brown in respect to landscaping review and comment. 3 June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: G and 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z --6300-E & S-1140 The item was forwarded to the Planning Commission meeting on June 26, 1997 for consideration. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Approval Agenda. Motion to approve the site plan review and preliminary plat passed with 6 ayes, 1 nay and 4 absent. 4 May 15, 1997 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-5300 NAME: New Hampton Inn - Site Plan Review (Z-6300) LOCATION: West side of Shackleford Road south of Kanis Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Roger Vyas Frank Riggins 1113 Golf Links Road The Mehlburger Firm Blythville, AR 72315 201 South Izard Little Rock, AR 72203 AREA: 1.85 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: N/A FT. NEW STREET: N/A ZONING: C-2 PROPOSED USES: Hotel PLANNING DISTRICT: #18 Ellis Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 24.04 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: DEFERRAL of this item until the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997) Planning Staff stated that this site plan review requires a companion preliminary plat. The applicant has agreed to a deferral and with submit a plat for review. The item will be deferred to the June 26, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 15, 1997) This item was included in the Consent Deferral Agenda. Motion to defer item to June 26, 1997. Motion passed with 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.