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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6406-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z NAME: Centennial Bank Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 12211 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Centennial Bank 8201 Cantrell Road, Suite 265 Little Rock, AR 72227 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72221 AREA: 0.5 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 P D -C Automobile Dealership Revised PCD FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Automobile Dealership, C-3, General Commercial District and 0-3, General Office uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 17,626 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on December 2, 1997, rezoned the site from C-3, General Commercial District to PD -C and established Parkway Motors PD -C Short -form located at 12211 West Markham Street. The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their October 30, 1997, Public Hearing. The proposal included the creation of a commercial lot with one building and twenty-nine parking spaces. The intended use was auto sales allied with an automobile dealership, which was being developed across West Markham Street. The site included vehicle access from Entergy Drive and an easement next to Luby's Cafeteria. FILE NO.: Z -6406-A (C A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is now proposing the rezoning of this property originally approved for an automobile dealership to PCD to allow the redevelopment of the site as a branch bank facility. The applicant is also requesting the allowance of an automobile dealership, C-3, General Commercial District uses and 0-3, General Office District uses as alternate uses for the site. The applicant's cover letter indicates the building will be remodeled to accommodate the bank along with minor site revision. The cover letter states the service driveway will be widened to allow two drive-thru lanes. An ATM machine will be installed in the east parking lot and a new one-way drive will be extended from the eastern parking lot to allow patrons to exit on to Entergy Court from the ATM lane. The applicant states Entergy Court is a quiet street with very little traffic. According to the applicant the driveway will allow the site to function more efficiently for the new owners. The applicant's cover letter also states customer parking will be mainly in the western parking lot. According to the applicant, the eastern lot will be primarily employee parking, thus eliminating turnover in these spaces on a regular basis. According to the applicant the application will provide a quiet use for the redevelopment of the property and fit nicely within the surrounding neighborhood. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a developed site with a single building and a parking lot. The site was used by an automobile dealership, which is relocating to the Colonel Glenn/1-430 area. The site is located near the intersection of West Markham Street and Chenal Parkway, a commercial node. Across the street is an automobile dealership. To the northwest of the site are Home Depot, Target and the Sears Tire and Battery Store. To the south of the site are the Entergy offices and maintenance storage yard for Entergy. To the east of the site is the Rock Creek Shopping Center containing a mixture of commercial uses. West of the site is a strip retail center containing a mixture of commercial uses including eating establishments. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Birchwood Neighborhood Association, the Parkway Place Neighborhood Association, the Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association, all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. 2 FILE NO.: Z -6406-A Cont.) E. F. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. The proposed right-of-way dedication does not meet standard for a commercial street. The right-of-way dedication width required is 60 -feet. 2. The proposed site plan does not provide sufficient room for stacking of vehicles at the teller lanes and will result in blocking of the parking area or main access lanes to Entergy Court. 3. The proposed driveway cut is too close to the existing driveway. In addition, the existing grades would make it impossible to meet standard grades for a commercial access. 4. A right -turn in, right -turn out island should be provided at the intersection of Entergy Court with West Markham Street to address an existing safety problem. Contact Traffic Engineering, Bill Henry, at (501) 379-1816. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Enter- : No comment received. Center -Point Ener- : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #5, the West Markham Route. ISSUESI•TECHNICALIDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow for use of a vacant building as a bank. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Markham Street is shown as a Minor Arterial and Entergy Court is shown as a Local Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and its primary 3 FILE NO.: Z -6406-A (Cont. function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. A Local Commercial Street provides access to adjacent properties. Entrances and exits off the Minor Arterial should be limited to minimize negative effects to traffic and pedestrians on Markham Street. Since Entergy Court is considered a Local Commercial Street, additional right-of-way, paving, and landscaping may be required. Markham Street may require dedication of right-of-way or 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 Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Infrastructure goal listed two objectives relevant to this case. The first objective is to "Maintain an adequate infrastructure network, including roadways and drainage systems within the neighborhood, so as to produce a safe and attractive neighborhood environment." The second objective states: "Ensure that roads are improved in a manner that is supportive of all modes of transportation (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit and truck) and help to minimize the conflicts between the various modes." In the event of sidewalk or roadway improvements around the site the non -vehicular infrastructure will need to be preserved or improved. The Traffic and Transportation goal is to "Ensure safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, bike, and vehicular traffic in, around, and through the neighborhood," with an Action Statement "Improve traffic flows and safety in the area." Traffic on this section of Markham Street averages approximately 20,000 vehicle trips per day, above the service volume of a Minor Arterial. This development should be designed to have minimal effect on Markham Street Traffic. Landscape: The proposal submitted reduces the width of the on-site buffer along Entergy Court to less than the nine -foot minimum width allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. However, it does meet with Landscape Ordinance minimums. The plan submitted deletes all interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 24, 2005) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff stated the request was to revise a previously approved PD -C for an automobile dealership to PCD to allow the site to redevelop with a branch bank facility. Staff stated the applicant was also requesting to utilize the site with 0-3, General Office District uses, C-3, General Commercial District uses to and maintain the allowance of an automobile dealership for alternative uses for the site. Staff noted there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide details of the traffic circulation through the site and how the indicated teller lanes would not block the customer parking. In addition, staff questioned if the indicated parking along the eastern 4 FILE NO.: Z -6406-A portion of the site would work based on the narrowness of the area. Staff questioned proposed signage and details concerning the proposed ATM machine with regard to canopy covers and logos. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed right-of-way dedication did not meet standard for a commercial street on Entergy Court. Staff stated the right-of-way dedication width required was 60 -feet. Staff also stated the proposed site plan did not provide sufficient room for stacking of vehicles at the teller lanes and would result in blocking of the parking area or main access lanes to Entergy Court. Staff questioned the proposed driveway cut stating it was too close to the existing driveway. Staff questioned the existing grades stating it would make it impossible to meet standard grades for a commercial access based on the current topography. Staff stated the intersection of West Markham Street and Entergy Court should be constructed with a right -turn in, right -turn out island to address an existing safety problem. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposal submitted reduced the width of the on-site buffer along Entergy Court to less than the nine -foot minimum width allowed by the Zoning Ordinance but stated it did meet the Landscape Ordinance minimum. Staff also stated the plan submitted deleted all interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. Staff stated the approval of the interior landscaping removal would require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies indicating the applicant should contact them individually for further clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. 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 few of the issues raised at the March 24, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has not provided staff with details concerning the proposed canopy for the indicated ATM machine. The applicant also has not provided details concerning the traffic circulation of the site. The applicant has indicated the existing pole sign will be maintained on the site and building signage will be added to the building facade. The existing pole sign is 19 -feet in height with a sign area of 24 square feet. The applicant has indicated building signage will be added seven - feet in width and three and one-half feet in height. The building signage will be placed on three sides of the building, all of which have street frontage. The applicant has not addressed staffs concerns with regard to the eastern most drive located on Entergy Court. Staff does not feel the topography of the site is such that the applicant will be able to meet the standard grade requirement of the ordinance for a commercial driveway. In addition the applicant has not addressed staff's concern of the stacking within the proposed site. Staff feels with the current drive-through configuration there will be automobiles waiting in G� ILE NO.: Z -6406-A (Cont. the drive-thru lanes blocking the indicated customer parking located on the western side of the building. The applicant has not added any interior landscaping to the proposed site plan. The applicant will be required to seek a variance from the City Beautiful Commission concerning the reduction in the landscaping. Staff has concerns with the site redeveloping without the allowance for interior landscaping. Staff feels the site should redevelop with adequate interior landscaping to meet the minimum ordinance requirements. Although, staff is supportive of the allowance of the site being redeveloped staff feels the applicant may be trying to over -build the site or utilize the site with a use that is not appropriate based on the current configuration. The indicated site plan does not allow for traffic flow and circulation based on the current design, nor does the site plan address staff's concerns with regard to the proposed driveway grade and configuration. AFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated April 7, 2005, requesting the item be deferred to the May 26, 2005, Public Hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff for consideration. The applicant has worked with Public Works staff to address their concerns with regard to access and stacking on the site. The applicant has indicated reduced landscaping on the proposed site plan. The applicant has indicated a portion along Entergy Court with a reduced landscape strip of six feet and a reduced landscape strip along a portion of West Markham Street. The applicant has indicated existing paving will be removed in this area increasing the landscaping at the intersection of West Markham and Entergy Court. The applicant has also indicated four parking spaces near the intersection of West Markham Street and Entergy Court, which will be forced to back into the entrance drive. n FILE NO.: Z -6406-A (Co Although staff has concerns with this configuration the applicant has indicated these spaces will be designated as employee spaces which typically do not turnover a great number of times per day. Staff is supportive of the applicant's requested reduced landscaping in this area and the indicated parking. The applicant has indicated the back out space along West Markham for the lobby parking at less than the typical minimum ordinance requirement. The site plan indicates a landscape strip of three feet. The ordinance typically requires a minimum of nine feet of landscaping. The applicant has indicated they will work with staff to design the turn- around, which will incorporate landscaping within the area to increase the appearance of landscaping while still allowing maneuvering room. Staff is supportive the indicated landscaping in this area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 26, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs ❑, E and F of the staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the reduced landscape strip adjacent to Entergy Court and the eastern driveway and of the existing reduced landscape strip adjacent to West Markham Street. Staff stated the reduced landscaping would also require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 May 26, 2005 ITEM NO.: D NAME: Centennial Bank Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 12211 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Centennial Bank 8201 Cantrell Road, Suite 265 Little Rock, AR 72227 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72221 AREA: 0.5 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONIN NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 PD -C Automobile Dealership Revised PCD NO.: Z -6406-A FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Automobile Dealership, C-3, General Commercial District and 0-3, General Office uses VARIAN C ESNVAIVE RS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 17,626 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on December 2, 1997, rezoned the site from C-3, General Commercial District to PD -C and established Parkway Motors PD -C Short -form located at 12211 West Markham Street. The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their October 30, 1997, Public Hearing. The proposal included the creation of a commercial lot with one building and twenty-nine parking spaces. The intended use was auto sales allied with an automobile dealership, which was being developed across West Markham Street. The site included vehicle access from Entergy Drive and an easement next to Luby's Cafeteria. May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6406-A A. PROPOSALIREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing the rezoning of this property originally approved for an automobile dealership to PCD to allow the redevelopment of the site as a branch bank facility. The applicant is also requesting the allowance of an automobile dealership, C-3, General Commercial District uses and 0-3, General Office District uses as alternate uses for the site. The applicant's cover letter indicates the building will be remodeled to accommodate the bank along with minor site revision. The cover letter states the service driveway will be widened to allow two drive-thru lanes. An ATM machine will be installed in the east parking lot and a new one-way drive will be extended from the eastern parking lot to allow patrons to exit on to Entergy Court from the ATM lane. The applicant states Entergy Court is a quiet street with very little traffic. According to the applicant the driveway will allow the site to function more efficiently for the new owners. The applicant's cover letter also states customer parking will be mainly in the western parking lot. According to the applicant, the eastern lot will be primarily employee parking, thus eliminating turnover in these spaces on a regular basis. According to the applicant the application will provide a quiet use for the redevelopment of the property and fit nicely within the surrounding neighborhood. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a developed site with a single building and a parking lot. The site was used by an automobile dealership, which is relocating to the Colonel Glennl1-430 area. The site is located near the intersection of West Markham Street and- Chenal Parkway, a commercial node. Across the street is an automobile dealership. To the northwest of the site are Home Depot, Target and the Sears Tire and Battery Store. To the south of the site are the Entergy offices and maintenance storage yard for Entergy. To the east of the site is the Rock Creek Shopping Center containing a mixture of commercial uses. West of the site is a strip retail center containing a mixture of commercial uses including eating establishments. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Birchwood Neighborhood Association, the Parkway Place Neighborhood Association, the Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association, all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. 2 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -6406-A D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. The proposed right-of-way dedication does not meet standard for a commercial street. The right-of-way dedication width required is 60 -feet. 2. The proposed site plan does not provide sufficient room for stacking of vehicles at the teller lanes and will result in blocking of the parking area or main access lanes to Entergy Court. 3_ The proposed driveway cut is too close to the existing driveway. In addition, the existing grades would make it impossible to meet standard grades for a commercial access. 4. A right -turn in, right -turn out island should be provided at the intersection of Entergy Court with West Markham Street to address an existing safety problem. Contact Traffic Engineering, Bill Henry, at (501) 379-1816. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #5, the West Markham Route. F. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN: Planninci Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow for use of a vacant building as a bank. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. 3 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5406-A Master Street Plan: Markham Street is shown as a Minor Arterial and Entergy Court is shown as a Local Commercial Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and its primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. A Local Commercial Street provides access to adjacent properties. Entrances and exits off the Minor Arterial should be limited to minimize negative effects to traffic and pedestrians on Markham Street. Since Entergy Court is considered a Local Commercial Street, additional right-of-way, paving, and landscaping may be required. Markham Street may require dedication of right-of-way or street improvements. Bicvcle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Rock Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Infrastructure goal listed two objectives relevant to this case. The first objective is to "Maintain an adequate infrastructure network, including roadways and drainage systems within the neighborhood, so as to produce a safe and attractive neighborhood environment." The second objective states: "Ensure that roads are improved in a manner that is supportive of all modes of transportation (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit and truck) and help to minimize the conflicts between the various modes." In the event of sidewalk or roadway improvements around the site the non -vehicular infrastructure will need to be preserved or improved. The Traffic and Transportation goal is to "Ensure safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, bike, and vehicular traffic in, around, and through the neighborhood," with an Action Statement "Improve traffic flows and safety in the area." Traffic on this section of Markham Street averages approximately 20,000 vehicle trips per day, above the service volume of a Minor Arterial. This development should be designed to have minimal effect on Markham Street Traffic. Landscap : The proposal submitted reduces the width of the on-site buffer along Entergy Court to less than the nine -foot minimum width allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. However, it does meet with Landscape Ordinance minimums. The plan submitted deletes all interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 24, 2005) Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff stated the request was to revise a previously approved PD -C for an automobile dealership to PCD to allow the site to redevelop with a branch n May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6406-A bank facility. Staff stated the applicant was also requesting to utilize the site with 0-3, General Office District uses, C-3, General Commercial District uses to and maintain the allowance of an automobile dealership for alternative uses for the site. Staff noted there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide details of the traffic circulation through the site and how the indicated teller lanes would not block the customer parking. In addition, staff questioned if the indicated parking along the eastern portion of the site would work based on the narrowness of the area. Staff questioned proposed signage and details concerning the proposed ATM machine with regard to canopy covers and logos. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed right-of-way dedication did not meet standard for a commercial street on Entergy Court. Staff stated the right-of-way dedication width required was 60 -feet. Staff also stated the proposed site plan did not provide sufficient room for stacking of vehicles at the teller lanes and would result in blocking of the parking area or main access lanes to Entergy Court. Staff questioned the proposed driveway cut stating it was too close to the existing driveway. Staff questioned the existing grades stating it would make it impossible to meet standard grades for a commercial access based on the current topography. Staff stated the intersection of West Markham Street and Entergy Court should be constructed with a right -turn in, right -turn out island to address an existing safety problem. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposal submitted reduced the width of the on-site buffer along Entergy Court to less than the nine -foot minimum width allowed by the Zoning Ordinance but stated it did meet the Landscape Ordinance minimum. Staff also stated the plan submitted deleted all interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. Staff stated the approval of the interior landscaping removal would require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies indicating the applicant should contact them individually for further clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. 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 few of the issues raised at the March 24, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has not provided staff with details concerning the proposed canopy for the indicated ATM machine. The applicant also has not provided details concerning the traffic circulation of the site. The applicant has indicated the existing pole sign will be maintained on the site and building signage will be added to the l•1 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -6406-A building facade. The existing pole sign is 19 -feet in height with a sign area of 24 square feet. The applicant has indicated building signage will be added seven feet in width and three and one-half feet in height. The building signage will be placed on three sides of the building, all of which have street frontage. The applicant has not addressed staff's concerns with regard to the eastern most drive located on Entergy Court. Staff does not feel the topography of the site is such that the applicant will be able to meet the standard grade requirement of the ordinance for a commercial driveway. In addition the applicant has not addressed staff's concern of the stacking within the proposed site. Staff feels with the current drive-through configuration there will be automobiles waiting in the drive-thru lanes blocking the indicated customer parking located on the western side of the building. The applicant has not added any interior landscaping to the proposed site plan. The applicant will be required to seek a variance from the City Beautiful Commission concerning the reduction in the landscaping. Staff has concerns with the site redeveloping without the allowance for interior landscaping. Staff feels the site should redevelop with adequate interior landscaping to meet the minimum ordinance requirements. Although, staff is supportive of the allowance of the site being redeveloped staff feels the applicant may be trying to over -build the site or utilize the site with a use that is not appropriate based on the current configuration. The indicated site plan does not allow for traffic flow and circulation based on the current design, nor does the site plan address staff's concerns with regard to the proposed driveway grade and configuration. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 14, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had submitted a request dated April 7, 2005, requesting the item be deferred to the May 26, 2005, Public Hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 0 May 26, 2005 SUBDIVISION [TEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6406-A STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff for consideration. The applicant has worked with Public Works staff to address their concerns with regard to access and stacking on the site. The applicant has indicated reduced landscaping on the proposed site plan. The applicant has indicated a portion along Entergy Court with a reduced landscape strip of six feet and a reduced landscape strip along a portion of West Markham Street. The applicant has indicated existing paving will be removed in this area increasing the landscaping at the intersection of West Markham and Entergy Court. The applicant has also indicated four parking spaces near the intersection of West Markham Street and Entergy Court, which will be forced to back into the entrance drive. Although staff has concerns with this configuration the applicant has indicated these spaces will be designated as employee spaces which typically do not turnover a great number of times per day. Staff is supportive of the applicant's requested reduced landscaping in this area and the indicated parking. The applicant has indicated the back out space along West Markham for the lobby parking at less than the typical minimum ordinance requirement. The site plan indicates a landscape strip of three feet. The ordinance typically requires a minimum of nine feet of landscaping. The applicant has indicated they will work with staff to design the turn- around, which will incorporate landscaping within the area to increase the appearance of landscaping while still allowing maneuvering room. Staff is supportive the indicated landscaping in this area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 26, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the reduced landscape strip adjacent to Entergy Court and the eastern driveway and of the existing reduced landscape strip adjacent to West Markham Street. Staff stated the reduced landscaping would also require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z -6406-A NAME: Centennial Bank Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: located at 12211 West Markham Street 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. Will the ATM proposed on the site be covered? If so indicate details of the proposed canopy and any proposed signage on the proposed canopy. 3. Will the existing sign remain on the site or will the pole sign be removed and additional signage be placed on the site? If so indicate the location along with details concerning height/area and location. 4. Provide details of the traffic circulation through the site and how the indicated teller lanes will not block the customer parking. In addition, staff questions if the indicated parking along the eastern portion of the site will work. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. The proposed right-of-way dedication does not meet standard for a commercial street. The right-of-way dedication width required is 60 -feet. 2. The proposed site plan does not provide sufficient room for stacking of vehicles at the teller lanes and will result in blocking of the parking area or main access lanes to Entergy Court. 3. The proposed driveway cut is too close to the existing driveway. In addition, the existing grades would make it impossible to meet standard grades for a commercial access. 4. A right -turn in, right -turn out island should be provided at the intersection of Entergy Court with West Markham Street to address an existing safety problem. Contact Traffic Engineering, Bill Henry, at (501) 379-1816. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Plan_nbg: No comment. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #5, the West Markham Route. Planning Division Landscape: The proposal submitted reduces the width of the on-site buffer along Entergy Court to less than the nine -foot minimum width allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. However, it does meet with Landscape Ordinance minimums. The plan submitted deletes all interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. Revised plat//pan; Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.