HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6613 Staff AnalysisMarch 4, 1999
ITEM NO.: C
NAME
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN --STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
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L.R. Fire Station (Taylor Loop
Road) - Conditional Use Permit
14,700 Taylor Loop Road
City of Little Rock/
Betty Riley
To obtain a conditional use permit
for a fire station to be placed at
14,700 Taylor Loop Road, vacant
land zoned R-2, Single Family
Residential.
This site lies between Oaks Bluff Drive and Taylor Loop
Road, near the intersection with Rahling Road.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
This site and all the surrounding areas are zoned R-2,
Single Family Residential. Immediately adjacent to the
north, east, and south sides, the areas are vacant. To the
west is a row of single family residences across Oaks Bluff
Drive. This site is moderately wooded with it being dense
in the middle. There is an open drainage area along the
east and northeast parts of the property.
This use would be compatible with the area and the City
intends to build this facility in a style compatible with
the neighborhood with a good screen of fence or hedge all
along Oaks Bluff.
Staff has received 3 phone calls and one letter from
residents along Oaks Bluff in opposition to this proposal.
The Westchester and Secluded Hills Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
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The proposal includes one access drive across the open
ditch from Taylor Loop Road. Adequate turning space and
parking is provided on the site plan. The requirement is
for one parking space for each employee plus two visitor
spaces.
4. Screening and Buffers:
a.Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
b.The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving_a_s
many existing trees as feasible.
c. A 6 -foot high opaque: screen, =either a wooden fence with
its face side directed outward or dense evergreen
planting are required to help screen this site from the
residential properties to the northwest and east. Credit
can be given toward fulfilling this screening requirement
where existing trees and vegetation provide the necessary
year-round screening.
d. Curb and gutter or another border will be required to
protect landscape areas from vehicular traffic.
5. Public Works Comments:
a. Oaks Bluff Road and Taylor Loop Road frontage needs to
have sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA
standards.
b.Dedicate additional right-of-way to have 30 feet from
centerline and construct a hammer head turnaround at the
end of Oaks Bluff Road.
c.Taylor Loop is listed on the MSP as a minor arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline
will be required.
d. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
e. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Water: Water service is available on Oaks Bluff Dr., but
not off Taylor Loop Road without a water main
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.)
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extension. An acreage charge of $300 per acre
applies in addition to normal connection fees.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
Entergy: No Comments received.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: This site is not located on a CATA bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
fire station to be located on this 2.1 acre R-2 zoned
property. This additional station is required in order for
the city to maintain its current Class II fire rating. To
do this, fire stations must be no more than 3 miles apart.
Currently in this area the closest station is 5 miles.
The proposed plan meets all required setbacks, driveway,
landscape and buffer, and parking requirements. The fire
department and city staff are working to minimize the
effects on the residents along Oaks Bluff in several ways.
All access from Oaks Bluff has been eliminated. The
construction style will conform with the existing
neighborhood homes as much as is feasible. Landscaping
and/or fencing will be installed to screen the residential
area from both the station and Taylor Loop Road. However,
3 phone calls and one letter have been received in
opposition at this writing. (Letter is attached.)
Staff believes this is a reasonable use of this site and
can be compatible with the neighborhood when those efforts
mentioned above are accomplished.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
a. Comply with comments under "Landscaping and Buffers."
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.)
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b. Comply with Public Works Comments.
c. Construct the facility to conform with the style of
existing homes along Oaks Bluff Drive.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(DECEMBER 30, 1998)
The applicant was represented. Staff gave a brief description
of the proposal.
Public Works reviewed their comments. "Landscaping and Buffer"
comments were also reviewed. A discussion ensued regarding
changing the access to Taylor Loop Road and the feasibility of
that approach. It was decided that option should be seriously,
studied and pursued unless something prevents it from being
feasible. A revised site plan showing that approach was
requested.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded it to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 21, 1999)
Staff received a request from the applicant on January 15, 1999
that this item be deferred to the March 4, 1999 hearing in order
to have time to look at the possibility of other suitable sites.
Staff recommended approval of this deferral as requested.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred as
recommended by staff until March 4, 1999. The vote was 11 ayes,
0 nays and 0 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
Staff received a letter on January 26, 1999, from the applicant
requesting withdrawal of the app-lication for a C.U.P. because
the City had chosen an alternate site. Staff supports the
withdrawal and recommends approval of this request. A C.U.P.
for the alternate site is item #16 on this agenda.
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March 4, 1999
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ITEM NO.: C (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6613
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 4, 1999)
Chief Webb from the Fire Department, and Betty Riley were
present representing the application. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission
that the applicant had requested that it be withdrawn.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
withdrawal. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent.
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