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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6483-B Staff AnalysisDecember 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z -6483-B NAME: Little Rock Wastewater Utility Cantrell Road Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 1901 Cantrell Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Little Rock Wastewater Utility/RJN Group PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for upgrades to the existing sanitary sewage pumping station located on this 0.984 tract. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the south side of Cantrell Road, at the base of the bridge; generally southwest of Dillards and northwest of the Episcopal School. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The existing pumping station was constructed in 1967. Upgrades include a new building to replace the existing structure, an electrical building and an emergency generator system. No increase in the site area is proposed. Improvements will include screening and landscaping. The changes will improve the operations and appearance of the site. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the Downtown and Capitol View Neighborhood Associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site currently has a single driveway and small parking area located on the east side of the building. That driveway and parking area will be improved. A second driveway will be installed on the west side of the site to provide access to the generator and electrical building. The second driveway has access only off of the small, one-way road located below the main Cantrell Road travel lanes. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: The site is located in the designated "mature area" of the city which allows for some reduction in required landscaping. December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.:.Z-6483-B Several large trees are indicated as being preserved. These trees need to be marked and protected prior to and throughout construction. Several additional trees are being proposed for planting on the perimeters of the site. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: A 1. The driveways must comply with Little Rock detail PW -34. UTILITY,, IRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has no objection to plan and is already working with the customer on new service requirements. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten (10) days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 2 December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont. Fire Department: maintain access. County Planning: Approved as submitted No Comments. FILE NO.: Z -6483-B Fire hydrants (per Code), CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT. (NOVEMBER 21, 2013) Thomas Harris of RJN Group was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted there were few issues to note. In response to a question, Mr. Harris stated signage would consist of a wall sign on the building and identification, informational signage on the gates. Mr. Harris stated the utility had reached out to neighboring businesses to inform them of the proposal. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The conditional use permit is for a 0.984 acre tract of land within the Worthen's Subdivision with physical address of 1901 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. The current use of the property is for Little Rock Wastewater's Cantrell Road Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station that was constructed in 1967. A System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan (SECAP) update was competed in 2010 and identifies numerous upgrades to the existing facility including pumps, internal mechanical components, electrical, and structural improvements for this facility. The proposed use of the property as a sewage pumping station will remain the same. The upgrades and improvements require the existing above ground structure to be demolished and replaced with a new structure. The new structure will be constructed over the remaining existing underground structure, and be slightly larger and taller than the existing above ground structure. In addition, a new structure will be added to the west of the proposed structure to serve as an electrical building for the pumping station, and a fenced area that will accommodate an emergency generator system. The improvements will ensure reliable pumping of the sanitary sewage entering the station for the future. Improvements include, an upgraded odor control system that will continue to abate odors associated with sanitary sewage handling, drainage improvements to the site, and a structure with a fagade K December 12, 2013 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z designed to blend with the buildings occupying the Episcopal Collegiate School property. Even though the use of the property is not changing, a conditional use permit is required by City Ordinance since the existing structure is being demolished and a new facility constructed. The new building will be of brick construction, designed to complement the architecture of the nearby Episcopal School. The electrical building and generator will be enclosed within an architectural screening wall built of masonry and Harditrim boards to match. The overall site will be enclosed by a six foot tall vinyl -coated chain link security fence. Landscape upgrades will be planted. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues. The 1869 Plat -Bill of Assurance for Worthen's Subdivision does not address use issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2013) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 1 open position. SUBDIVISON'COMMITTEE COMMENTS NOVEMBER 21, 2013 ITEM NO.: 4. LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER UTILITY CANTRELL ROAD SANITARY SEWAGE PUMPING STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT— 1901 CANTRELL ROA❑ Z-6483-13 Planning Staff Comments: 1. The 1869 Plat -Bill of Assurance of Worthern's Subdivision does not address use issues. 2. Will there be any signage? 3. Any site lighting is to be low-level and directional, aimed downward and into the site. Variance[Waivers: • None requested Public Works: 1. The driveways must comply with Little Rock detail PW -34. Utilities and Fire Department/County_ Plannin Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has no objection to plan and is already working with the customer on new service requirements. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Fire hydrants (per Code), maintain access. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. ITEM NO.: 4 CONT U L -6483-B Landscape: 1. The site is located in the designated "mature area" of the city which allow for some reduction in required landscaping. 2. Several large trees are indicated as being preserved. These trees need to be marked and protected prior to and throughout construction. 3. Several additional trees are being proposed for planting on the perimeters of the site. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday November 27, 2013. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday November 27, 2013. The City -provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than December 6, 2013. SUBDIVISON COMMITTEE COMMENTS NOVEMBER 21, 2013 ITEM NO.: 4. LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER UTILITY CANTRELL ROAD SANITARY SEWAGE PUMPING STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — 1901 CANTRELL ROAD Z -6483-B Planning Staff Comments: 1. The 1869 Plat -Bill of Assurance of Worthern's Subdivision does not address use issues. 2. Will there be any signage? 1. Signage will be as existing for notification. 3. Any site lighting is to be low-Ievel and directional, aimed downward and into the site. 1. Site lighting will be included for project, low level and aimed toward building in the front and back. Variance/Waivers: • None requested Public Works: 1. The driveways must comply with Little Rock detail PW -34. — Driveways will comply. Utilities and Fire De artment/Coun Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Entergy has no objection to plan and is already working with the customer on new service requirements. Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Fire hydrants (per Code), maintain access. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: 1. The site is located in the designated "mature area" of the city which allow for some reduction in required landscaping. 2. Several large trees are indicated as being preserved. These trees need to be marked and protected prior to and throughout construction. 3. Several additional trees are being proposed for planting on the perimeters of the site. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday November 27, 2013. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday November 27, 2013. The City -provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than December 6, 2013.