HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6569 Staff AnalysisOctober 15, 1998
ITEM NO.: 21
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT•
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z-6569
Art Outfitters - Conditional Use
Permit
900 West 7"' Street
Southern Investments, .
Philip McColey/Kerry Kemp
To obtain a conditional use permit
for retail sales of art supplies on
I-2 zoned property at 900 West 7`h
Street.
Northwest corner of West 7"' and Izard Streets.
2. CoLmRatibility with Nei hborhood:
The proposed site and surrounding area are zoned I-2, Light
Industrial. Several commercial businesses surround this
site. "Spectrum Graphics" is across Izard to the east,
"Southern Reprographics" is across 7t to the south, parking
lots lie to the west and southeast. The proposed use is
compatible with the neighborhood..
The Downtown Neighborhood Association was notified of the
public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
There is an existing parking area around the north and west
sides of the buildings. That area can support 29 parking
spaces. There is a driveway into this parking area from
both Izard and 7`h Street.
Based on the stated square footage for the building of
9,893, and a required figure of one space per 300 square
feet, the site requires 32 parking spaces. The applicant
has submitted a request for a variance for reduced number of
on site parking spaces from 32 to 29.
4. Landscaping and Buffers:
Existing on site trees along the western perimeter should be
preserved.
October 15, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont. FILE Na.: 5--6569
5. Public Works Comments:
1. Revise parking spaces per Traffic Engineering layout.-
2. Repair or'replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: No objection.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
AP&L: No Comments received.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
LATA: This site is on CATA bus routes #5 and #11.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for
retail sales of art supplies on this 1-2, zoned property in
an existing vacant building. The site is surrounded by
commercial businesses and parking lots. The existing
building has nonconforming setbacks on the east and south
sides. In fact the building is located in the street right-
of-way on the east side by 1.3 feet, and is right on the
property line to the south. North and west setbacks are
met, and so are the height requirements. Since no outside
construction or addition is planned, the existing
nonconforming setback can remain. The planned hours of
operation are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday
with six employees. Staff believes this is a reasonable use
of this property and would be compatible with the
neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the revised parking layout, and
Public Works and Landscaping Comments.
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October 15, 1998
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-656
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 24, 1998)
Kerry Kemp was present, representing the applicant. She will be
the business owner. Staff gave a brief description of the
proposal.
The Landscaping and Parking Comments were briefly discussed. A
revised parking lot layout was worked out with staff. The
applicant was instructed regarding a variance request for reduced
number of on-site parking spaces.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 15, 1998)
Kerry Kemp was present representing the applicant. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for approval subject to conditions listed under
"Staff Recommendation. Staff also recommends approval of the
requested variance for reduced parking from 32 to 29 spaces.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 3 absent.
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