HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6318-F Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -6318-F
NAME: Chenal Market Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: 16105 Chenal Parkway
DEVELOPER:
Haag -Brown Development Co.
2221 Hill Park Cove
Jonesboro, AR 72401
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Haag -Brown Development C., owner
Tralan Engineering, Inc., authorized agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
Tralan Engineering, Inc.
2916 Wood Street
Jonesboro, AR 72404
AREA: 5.72 acres
WARD: 5
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 18
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
PCD, planned commercial development district
C-3 general commercial uses in one building
Revised PCD, planned commercial development district
PROPOSED USE: Subdivide into two (2) lots, creating a second lot to allow for
construction of a restaurant with drive-thru service. Maintaining C-2 uses.
VARIANCEMAIVERS:
1. Wall signage without direct street frontage.
2. Waiver of the requirement to install a sound board opposite the order boards.
FILE NO.: Z -6318-F {Cont.
BACKGROUND:
The original PCD was adopted by Ordinance No. 17,556 on August 19, 1997. That
approval allowed a Kroger store, additional retail space and three lease parcels.
Subsequent revisions to the PCD through 2016 allowed for moving of phase lines, created
an area of seasonal outdoor display, the development of the new, larger Kroger, addition
of fuel service and development of outparcels. A revision in 2017 allowed for subdivision
of the 17.62 acre lot into two lots. The Kroger store was approved to be on one, 11.90
acre lot and this subject lot was approved as a 5.72 acre lot. No changes to the
development, other than for creating the two lots, was proposed.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide this 5.72 acre lot into two lots. The existing
retail building and most of the parking will be on one lot. A proposed new
restaurant with drive thru service is to be located on a smaller lot to be created
within the northern portion of the existing parking lot. Access to the new lot will
be through the existing internal driveways within the shopping center. No new
access to Chenal Parkway is proposed.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
C
The overall site is developed as a multiple business commercial shopping center.
Other uses in the immediate area include additional restaurants, banks, a
convenience store with gas pumps, a church and areas of undeveloped properties.
The site of this proposed second lot is developed as a portion of the parking lot for
the existing retail center.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within
200 feet of the site and the parkway Place neighborhood Association.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Is the drive thru proposed for pick up only or for order and pick up?
2. , A striped pedestrian crossing should be provided across the main asphalt drive
to the existing sidewalk on the east.
3. Submit a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed project. Study should address
trip generation and trip distribution for the development and also should take
into account existing and projected traffic growth.
4. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
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FILE NO.: Z -6318-F Cont.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authodt : Sewer Main Extension required with
easements if new sewer service is required for this project. FOG analysis required.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. There is an existing
underground power line to the south of this proposed development feeding existing
buildings. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements,
or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received
AT&T: No comments received.
Fire Department:
Full plan review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D
of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road
width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access
road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be
accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus
access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable
of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead
Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be
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provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Fire H drants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas
Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office
(Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number
and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
County Planning- No comments received.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE-
Building Code:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of
a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@1ittlerock.ov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain littlerock. ov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and
buffer ordinance requirements and the Chenal Overlay District.
2. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area
used for public parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be
provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the
vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the
building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area
abutting the building.
3. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre
or larger.
4. Landscape must be in compliance with current landscape code upon
completion of the project. Any exiting landscape or irrigation disturbed by
construction shall be repaired or replaced before a certificate of occupancy can
be obtained.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper
or larger.
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FILE NO.: Z -6318-F Cont.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING'.
Rock Region Metro: No comments.
Planning Division: This request is located Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows C (Commercial). The Commercial category includes a
broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional
services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for
a revised PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow a proposed restaurant
pad. The request is within the Chenal Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Chenal Parkway and it is shown as a
Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. (Add Kirk Road on west Collector).
The primary function of a Principal Arterial Street is to serve through traffic and to
connect major traffic generator or activity centers within an urbanized area.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians on Chenal Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. This street may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along Chenal Parkway. A Bike Path
is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-
of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine -foot paths are recommended to
allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk).
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 20, 2019)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted there was some
additional information needed. Staff requested the building height and the
proposed building setbacks. Staff requested a signage plan and the proposed
days and hours of operation. The applicant was asked to locate any new site
lighting. Staff noted any site lighting should be low-level and directional, shielded
downward and into the site. Staff requested the dumpster screening materials be
provided and noted all access easements are to be shown on the final plat.
Public Works and Landscape comments were presented and discussed. Staff
noted a requested traffic impact study had not yet been submitted.
Other reviewing agencies and departments comments were noted.
The applicant was advised to submit responses to staff issues by February 27,
2019. The committee forwarded the item to the full commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a revision to the PCD zoning to allow for the division
of this 5.72 acre lot into two lots. The existing retail building and most of the parking
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will remain on one lot. A second lot is proposed to be created in the northern
portion of the parking lot. A restaurant with drive through service is proposed to
be located on the new lot. Access to the new lot will be via the existing driveways
in access easements within the shopping center development.
The proposed restaurant will contain 3,132 square feet. The building will not
exceed 22 feet in height. The restaurant site will contain a dual lane drive through
with two order boards, merging into a single lane for pick-up. A variance is
requested from the requirement to install a sound board opposite the order boards.
Staff is supportive if that variance as there is not nearby residential and the site is
surrounded by commercial uses.
Setbacks from the new property lines for the restaurant building are indicated as
91 feet north, 19 feet east, 42 feet south and 50 feet west. The restaurant will
utilize space on the existing shopping center ground mounted sign along Chenal.
The applicants are proposing wall signage on all four facades of the building. Staff
is supportive of allowing that signage, limited to a maximum coverage of 10% of
each fagade. Hours of operation are proposed as 7 days a week, 10:30 a.m. to
midnight. All new site lighting will be low-level and directional, shielded downward
and into the site. The dumpster is located behind the building and will be screened
with a brick finish that matches the brick of the proposed building.
The 3,132 square foot restaurant requires 31 parking spaces. There will be
15 spaces actually on the lot. The overall property has a shared parking cross
access agreement. That agreement should be indicated in the bill of assurance
for the two lots. The overall site contains 224 parking spaces. The restaurant
requires 31 and the existing 63,718 square foot retail center requires 187.
Staff requested a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed project. The study should
address trip generation and trip distribution for the development and also should
take into account existing and projected traffic growth. As of this writing, the study
had not been submitted. The applicant anticipated having that to staff no later than
the week before the public hearing. Staff will provide the results of that study to the
commission. Staff's recommendation on the application will be withheld until the
traffic study is reviewed.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff's recommendation is forthcoming.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the
commission that they had reviewed the traffic study submitted by the applicant and staff
agreed with the findings. Staff recommended approval of the PCD request subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Paragraphs D, E and F and the
staff analysis in the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion. The item was
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placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff
comments and conditions. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
ITEM NO.:7. CHENAL MARKET REVISED
LONG -FORM PCD
16105 CHENAL PARKWAY(Z-6318-FL
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide building height
2. Label proposed building setbacks from new lot lines
3. Provide signage plan
4. Provide days and hours of operation
5. Locate and describe any new site lighting. Should be low-level and directional, shielded downward
and into the site
6. Describe dumpster screening materials
7. Proposed access easements are to be shown on final plat
Variance/Waivers:
■ Variance from the requirement to install a screen across from the order board
• Onsite parking for proposed lot
Public Works:
1. Is the drive thru proposed for pick up only or for order and pick up?
2. A striped pedestrian crossing should be provided across the main asphalt drive to the existing
sidewalk on the east.
3. Submit a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed project. Study should address trip generation and
trip distribution for the development and also should take into account existing and projected traffic
growth.
4. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related
equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance
of a certificate of occupancy.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Department/CountyPlannin :
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Main Extension required with easements if new sewer
service is required for this project. FOG analysis required.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts with existing
electrical utilities at this location. There is an existing underground power line to the south of this
proposed development feeding existing buildings. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical
service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
ITEM NO.: 7. CON'T Z -6318-F
Fire Department:
Full plan review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located
on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved
by the fire chief.
Loadin
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access
road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of
fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess
of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C 10 1 —
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501-918-3754). Number and
Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105. I.
Building Codes:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For
information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; cricha@littlerock.g_ov or Steve Crain at 501-371-4875;
scrain@littlerock.gov
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Re ion METRO:
ITEM NO.. 7. CON'T Z -6318-F
Planning Division: This request is located Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows C
(Commercial) The Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products,
personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and
scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. The applicant has applied for a revised PCD (Planned
Commercial Development) to allow a proposed restaurant pad. The request is within the Chenal Overlay
District.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is Chenal Parkway and it is shown as a Principal Arterial on the
Master Street Plan. (Add Kirk Road on west Collector) The primary function of a Principal Arterial Street
is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or activity centers within an urbanized area.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Chenal
Parkway since it is a Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require
street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class I Bike Path is shown along Chenal Parkway. A Bike Path is to be a paved path
physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional right-of-way or an easement is recommended. Nine -
foot paths are recommended to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk).
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements and the Chenal Overlay District.
2. Building landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public
parking and the general vicinity of the building. These shall be provided at the rate equivalent
to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs
shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use
area abutting the building.
3. An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
4. Landscape must be in compliance with current landscape code upon completion of the project.
Any exiting landscape or irrigation disturbed by construction shall be repaired or replaced before
a certificate of occupancy can be obtained.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on
this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when
preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Other: Provide notification of the owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and submit proof
of notice including the certified abstract lot, copy of the notice form sent and postmarked certified mail
receipts. Notices must be sent no later than February 27, 2019. Proof of notice must be delivered to staff
no later than March 8, 2019. Submit responses to staff issues and 4 copies of revised plan (if required) no
later than February 27, 2019.