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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6639-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -3639-A NAME: Gyst Auto Shine Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: 2200 Wright Avenue DEVELOPER - Vincent Liddell 8101 Frenchman Lane Little Rock, AR 72209 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 311 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: PCD ALLOWED USES: Automated carwash and detailing shop. PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Hand use auto carwash and detailing shop. VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Gyst House currently operates a car wash/detail shop at the northwest corner of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The property was rezoned from C-3 to PCD by Ordinance No. 18,077 on August 3, 1999. The car wash had a nonconforming use status prior to the PCD rezoning. FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The original PCD request was to redevelop the site by removing the existing building and constructing a new 4450 square foot automated car wash building, expanding onto the R-3 zoned lot immediately north of the existing car wash site. The applicant proposed to access the site by utilizing a divided driveway from Park Street. There were nine parking spaces proposed. The applicant proposed the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The applicant noted that all work would be done within the enclosed buildings. Access to the site was to be from Wright Avenue through a single entrance. The applicant also proposed there was not to be any servicing of vehicles on the street (on- site only). Along the north property line there was to be a six foot wood fence and a six foot landscape buffer. The dumpster was to be serviced during daylight hours only. The applicant was to have a single ground -mounted, monument type sign and approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in area. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to retain the present use of the site, which is a carwash and cleaning service for the general public. The applicant proposes to construct two additional carwash bays on the site; one existing bay will be removed and reconstructed and one new bay will be added. The applicant proposes a hand wash carwash facility on the site. The cars will enter the site and be taken from the customer by a carwash attendant. The cars will then be moved into the line and vacuumed outside the building. The cars will then move into one of the carwash bays and be hand washed. After which the cars will be pulled to the front of the building to be hand dried. There are currently eight to ten employees of the business but the applicant intends to increase that number to ten to fourteen with the proposed addition of two new wash stalls. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm on Sunday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted previously, the site is currently being used by Gyst Auto Shine and Detail as a carwash utilizing a single existing building. The area to the north of the site is residential uses both single-family and duplex housing. There is a church located to the south of the site across Wright Avenue and a beauty shop and grocery store located to the west of the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comments from area residents. The Central High Neighborhood Association and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood 2 FILE NO.: ,Z-6639-A(Cont.) Association along with all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comment on the proposed development apply: On Wright Avenue, dedicate right-of-way 30 feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building permit. 4. Close the driveway on Park Street. All access is to be taken from Wright Avenue. 5. Driveway locations and width do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Section 30-43 and 31-210. Generally, only a single driveway apron is allowed with a width not to exceed 36 -feet. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Eneraw No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of the processes used in this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly will be required on the domestic water service. This device shall be installed prior to any outlet. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #16 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. 3 FILE NO.: �-6639-A Cont. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning. Dim: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for demolition of an existing car maintenance bay to replace it with two car maintenance bays. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. City Recognized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward is required along the northern perimeter. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) The applicant was present representing the application. Staff presented the item indicating there was a Planned Development previously approved for the site and the time frame for submission of the final development plan had expired. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a very similar site plan to the current operation and not an automated wash system. Staff noted comments from the previous Public Hearing. Mr. Dana Carney of the Planning and Development staff stated the request should be reviewed on its own merits and not from requirements, which were agreed to at the previous Public Hearing. Commissioner Rector stated the Commission could require the additional requirements as before to appease the neighbors. Commissioner Rector stated it was important for the applicant to contact neighbors to get their "buy -off" of the proposed project. Staff stated additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation and the number of employees on the proposed site plan in the General Notes section. Staff also requested the dumpster location be shown on the site plan along with the required screening. Staff stated any additional site lighting must be low level in intensity and directional, directed away from residentially zoned properties. Staff requested all on-site parking be shown on the proposed plan. Staff questioned if any of the new facilities would be automated car washing facilities. The applicant stated the site was all hand wash. M FILE NO.: Z -6639-A Cont. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the driveway on Park Street should be removed. The applicant stated the driveway on Park Street was critical to the flow of traffic onto and from the site. The applicant stated cars entered the site from the drive on Park Street were taken by an attendant and driven into the carwash bay, washed and moved to the drying area and then returned to the customer to exit from the Park Street driveway. The applicant stated the Wright Avenue drives were less used and primarily by patrons entering the site from the west. Staff stated, since the drives were existing, the applicant could maintain all the existing drives on Park Street and on Wright Avenue. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant would be required to place a six-foot wood fence with its face side directed outward along the northern property line. Staff noted comments from all other agencies and suggested the applicant contact these agencies for further clarification. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has requested the screening fence be joined to the rear of the building and extend outward to screen the parking areas. The request would allow the rear of the building to act as the screening fence for the remainder of the site. Staff is supportive of this request. This will allow for no activity to take place on the northern portion of the site and in reality the 50 -foot lot north of the building will act as a buffer to the single-family residents to the north. The revised plan indicated dedication of right-of-way for Wright Avenue and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The applicant has indicated traffic entering and leaving the site from Park Street. Once the cars enter the site they are taken over by an attendant and routed through the car washing process. Staff feels since the curb cut is existing and the site has been functioning with ingress and egress in this manner the curb cut may continue to exist. The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sundays. Staff feels these hours are conducive to the hours of operation of area businesses and should have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant estimates the number of employees to be from ten to twelve maximum. Staff feels with the hand washing activity the proposed number of employees would be required to allow the process to proceed in a timely manner. Staff also feels the number of employees would not adversely affect the site. R, FILE NO.: Z -6635-A (Cont.) The applicant has not indicated the servicing of the dumpster. Staff feels the dumpster should be serviced during day light hours only to minimize the negative impact on neighboring residents. The ordinance would typically require 22 parking spaces for an automotive service type use of this size. The proposed site plan indicates nine (9) off-street parking spaces. Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing extending the current use of the site and the cars are lined -up to enter the washing stalls the proposed parking should adequately address the parking requirements for this development. There is not any signage proposed as a part of this development. Staff recommends any future signage be limited to signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the redevelopment of this site should prove to be a positive aspect for this general area and should have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties. RTAFF RF(,nN4 nFNnATI()N- Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends the dumpster be serviced during daylight hours only. Staff recommends any signage comply with signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission's By-laws. Staff stated the applicant had requested the item be deferred to the June 12, 2003 Public Hearing. There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion of the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) The applicant was present representing the requested application. There were no objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval FILE NO.. Z -5639-A Cont. of the requested revision to the existing PCD subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 June 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: C NAME: Gyst Auto Shine Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: 2200 Wright Avenue DEVELOPER: Vincent Liddell 8101 Frenchman Lane Little Rock, AR 72209 FNC;INFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 311 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 CURRENT ZONING: PCD FILE NO.: Z -6639-A FT. NEW STREET: 0 ALLOWED USES: Automated carwash and detailing shop. PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Hand use auto carwash and detailing shop. VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Gyst House currently operates a car wash/detail shop at the northwest corner of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The property was rezoned from C-3 to PCD by Ordinance No. 18,077 on August 3, 1999. The car wash had a nonconforming use status prior to the PCD rezoning. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The original PCD request was to redevelop the site by removing the existing building and constructing a new 4450 square foot automated car wash building, expanding onto the R-3 zoned lot immediately north of the existing car wash site. The applicant proposed to access the site by utilizing a divided driveway from Park Street. There were nine parking spaces proposed. The applicant proposed the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The applicant noted that all work would be done within the enclosed buildings. Access to the site was to be from Wright Avenue through a single entrance. The applicant also proposed there was not to be any servicing of vehicles on the street (on- site only). Along the north property line there was to be a six foot wood fence and a six foot landscape buffer. The dumpster was to be serviced during daylight hours only. The applicant was to have a single ground -mounted, monument type sign and approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in area. A. PROPOSALIREQUEST: The applicant proposes to retain the present use of the site, which is a carwash and cleaning service for the general public. The applicant proposes to construct two additional carwash bays on the site; one existing bay will be removed and reconstructed and one new bay will be added. The applicant proposes a hand wash carwash facility on the site. The cars will enter the site and be taken from the customer by a carwash attendant. The cars will then be moved into the line and vacuumed outside the building. The cars will then move into one of the carwash bays and be hand washed. After which the cars will be pulled to the front of the building to be hand dried. There are currently eight to ten employees of the business but the applicant intends to increase that number to ten to fourteen with the proposed addition of two new wash stalls. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm on Sunday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted previously, the site is currently being used by Gyst Auto Shine and Detail as a carwash utilizing a single existing building. The area to the north of the site is residential uses both single-family and duplex housing. There is a church located to the south of the site across Wright Avenue and a beauty shop and grocery store located to the west of the site. 2 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: FILE NO.: Z-6 As of this writing, Staff has not received any comments from area residents. The Central High Neighborhood Association and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association along with all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comment on the proposed development apply: On Wright Avenue, dedicate right-of-way 30 feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building permit. 4. Close the driveway on Park Street. All access is to be taken from Wright Avenue. 5. Driveway locations and width do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Section 30-43 and 31-210. Generally, only a single driveway apron is allowed with a width not to exceed 36 -feet. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of the processes used in this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly will be required on the domestic water service. This device shall be installed prior to any outlet. Fire De)artment: Approved as submitted. 3 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #16 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for demolition of an existing car maintenance bay to replace it with two car maintenance bays. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Citv Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward is required along the northern perimeter. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) The applicant was present representing the application. Staff presented the item indicating there was a Planned Development previously approved for the site and the time frame for submission of the final development plan had expired. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a very similar site plan to the current operation and not an automated wash system. Staff noted comments from the previous Public Hearing. Mr. Dana Carney of the Planning and Development staff stated the request should be reviewed on its own merits and not from requirements, which were agreed to at the previous Public Hearing. Commissioner Rector stated the Commission could require the additional requirements as before to appease the neighbors. Commissioner Rector stated it was important for the applicant to contact neighbors to get their "buy -off' of the proposed project. Staff stated additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation and the number of employees on the proposed site plan in the General Notes section. Staff also requested the dumpster location be shown on the site plan along with the El June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A required screening. Staff stated any additional site lighting must be low level in intensity and directional, directed away from residentially zoned properties. Staff requested all on-site parking be shown on the proposed plan. Staff questioned if any of the new facilities would be automated car washing facilities. The applicant stated the site was all hand wash. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the driveway on Park Street should be removed. The applicant stated the driveway on Park Street was critical to the flow of traffic onto and from the site. The applicant stated cars entered the site from the drive on Park Street were taken by an attendant and driven into the carwash bay, washed and moved to the drying area and then returned to the customer to exit from the Park Street driveway. The applicant stated the Wright Avenue drives were less used and primarily by patrons entering the site from the west. Staff stated, since the drives were existing, the applicant could maintain all the existing drives on Park Street and on Wright Avenue. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant would be required to place a six-foot wood fence with its face side directed outward along the northern property line. Staff noted comments from all other agencies and suggested the applicant contact these agencies for further clarification. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has requested the screening fence be joined to the rear of the building and extend outward to screen the parking areas. The request would allow the rear of the building to act as the screening fence for the remainder of the site. Staff is supportive of this request. This will allow for no activity to take place on the northern portion of the site and in reality the 50 -foot lot north of the building will act as a buffer to the single-family residents to the north. The revised plan indicated dedication of right-of-way for Wright Avenue and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The applicant has indicated traffic entering and leaving the site from Park Street. Once the cars enter the site they are taken over by an attendant and routed through the car washing process. Staff feels since the curb cut is existing and the site has been functioning with ingress and egress in this manner the curb cut may continue to exist. 5 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont. FILE NO.: 2-0639-A The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sundays. Staff feels these hours are conducive to the hours of operation of area businesses and should have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant estimates the number of employees to be from ten to twelve maximum. Staff feels with the hand washing activity the proposed number of employees would be required to allow the process to proceed in a timely manner. Staff also feels the number of employees would not adversely affect the site. The applicant has not indicated the servicing of the dumpster. Staff feels the dumpster should be serviced during day light hours only to minimize the negative impact on neighboring residents. The ordinance would typically require 22 parking spaces for an automotive service type use of this size. The proposed site plan indicates nine (9) off-street parking spaces. Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing extending the current use of the site and the cars are lined -up to enter the washing stalls the proposed parking should adequately address the parking requirements for this development. There is not any signage proposed as a part of this development. Staff recommends any future signage be limited to signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the redevelopment of this site should prove to be a positive aspect for this general area and should have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends the dumpster be serviced during daylight hours only. Staff recommends any signage comply with signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission's By-laws. Staff stated the applicant had requested the item be deferred to the June 12, 2003 Public Hearing. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z -6639-A There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion of the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) The applicant was present representing the requested application. There were no objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the requested revision to the existing PCD subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. VA June 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: C NAME: Gyst Auto Shine Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: 2200 Wright Avenue DEVELOPER: Vincent Liddell 8101 Frenchman Lane Little Rock, AR 72209 FNr,INFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 311 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 FILE NO.: Z -6639-A AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: PCD ALLOWED USES: Automated carwash and detailing shop. PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Hand use auto carwash and detailing shop. VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Gyst House currently operates a car wash/detail shop at the northwest corner of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The property was rezoned from C-3 to PCD by Ordinance No. 18,077 on August 3, 1999. The car wash had a nonconforming use status prior to the PCD rezoning. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The original PCD request was to redevelop the site by removing the existing building and constructing a new 4450 square foot automated car wash building, expanding onto the R-3 zoned lot immediately north of the existing car wash site. The applicant proposed to access the site by utilizing a divided driveway from Park Street. There were nine parking spaces proposed. The applicant proposed the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 7.00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The applicant noted that all work would be done within the enclosed buildings. Access to the site was to be from Wright Avenue through a single entrance. The applicant also proposed there was not to be any servicing of vehicles on the street (on- site only). Along the north property line there was to be a six foot wood fence and a six foot landscape buffer. The dumpster was to be serviced during daylight hours only. The applicant was to have a single ground -mounted, monument type sign and approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in area. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to retain the present use of the site, which is a carwash and cleaning service for the general public. The applicant proposes to construct two additional carwash bays on the site; one existing bay will be removed and reconstructed and one new bay will be added. The applicant proposes a hand wash carwash facility on the site. The cars will enter the site and be taken from the customer by a carwash attendant. The cars will then be moved into the line and vacuumed outside the building. The cars will then move into one of the carwash bays and be hand washed. After which the cars will be pulled to the front of the building to be hand dried. There are currently eight to ten employees of the business but the applicant intends to increase that number to ten to fourteen with the proposed addition of two new wash stalls. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm on Sunday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS; As noted previously, the site is currently being used by Gyst Auto Shine and Detail as a carwash utilizing a single existing building. The area to the north of the site is residential uses both single-family and duplex housing. There is a church located to the south of the site across Wright Avenue and a beauty shop and grocery store located to the west of the site. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C __(Cont. A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: FILE NO.: Z -6639-A As of this writing, Staff has not received any comments from area residents. The Central High Neighborhood Association and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association along with all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comment on the proposed development apply: On Wright Avenue, dedicate right-of-way 30 feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building permit. 4. Close the driveway on Park Street. All access is to be taken from Wright Avenue. 5. Driveway locations and width do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Section 30-43 and 31-210. Generally, only a single driveway apron is allowed with a width not to exceed 36 -feet. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. 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: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of the processes used in this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly will be required on the domestic water service. This device shall be installed prior to any outlet. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. 3 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6633-A County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #16 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for demolition of an existing car maintenance bay to replace it with two car maintenance bays. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. CCRecognized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward is required along the northern perimeter. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) The applicant was present representing the application. Staff presented the item indicating there was a Planned Development previously approved for the site and the time frame for submission of the final development plan had expired. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a very similar site plan to the current operation and not an automated wash system. Staff noted comments from the previous Public Hearing. Mr. Dana Carney of the Planning and Development staff stated the request should be reviewed on its own merits and not from requirements, which were agreed to at the previous Public Hearing. Commissioner Rector stated the Commission could require the additional requirements as before to appease the neighbors. Commissioner Rector stated it was important for the applicant to contact neighbors to get their "buy -off" of the proposed project. Staff stated additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation and the number of employees on the proposed site plan in the General Notes section. Staff also requested the dumpster location be shown on the site plan along with the 51 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont FILE NO.: 2-5539-A required screening. Staff stated any additional site lighting must be low level in intensity and directional, directed away from residentially zoned properties. Staff requested all on-site parking be shown on the proposed plan. Staff questioned if any of the new facilities would be automated car washing facilities. The applicant stated the site was all hand wash. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the driveway on Park Street should be removed. The applicant stated the driveway on Park Street was critical to the flow of traffic onto and from the site. The applicant stated cars entered the site from the drive on Park Street were taken by an attendant and driven into the carwash bay, washed and moved to the drying area and then returned to the customer to exit from the Park Street driveway. The applicant stated the Wright Avenue drives were less used and primarily by patrons entering the site from the west. Staff stated, since the drives were existing, the applicant could maintain all the existing drives on Park Street and on Wright Avenue. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant would be required to place a six-foot wood fence with its face side directed outward along the northern property line. Staff noted comments from all other agencies and suggested the applicant contact these agencies for further clarification. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. R ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has requested the screening fence be joined to the rear of the building and extend outward to screen the parking areas. The request would allow the rear of the building to act as the screening fence for the remainder of the site. Staff is supportive of this request. This will allow for no activity to take place on the northern portion of the site and in reality the 50 -foot lot north of the building will act as a buffer to the single-family residents to the north. The revised plan indicated dedication of right-of-way for Wright Avenue and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The applicant has indicated traffic entering and leaving the site from Park Street. Once the cars enter the site they are taken over by an attendant and routed through the car washing process. Staff feels since the curb cut is existing and the site has been functioning with ingress and egress in this manner the curb cut may continue to exist. 5 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z -0039-A There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion of the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sundays. Staff feels these hours are conducive to the hours of operation of area businesses and should have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant estimates the number of employees to be from ten to twelve maximum. Staff feels with the hand washing activity the proposed number of employees would be required to allow the process to proceed in a timely manner. Staff also feels the number of employees would not adversely affect the site. The applicant has not indicated the servicing of the dumpster. Staff feels the dumpster should be serviced during day light hours only to minimize the negative impact on neighboring residents. The ordinance would typically require 22 parking spaces for an automotive service type use of this size. The proposed site plan indicates nine (9) off-street parking spaces. Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing extending the current use of the site and the cars are lined -up to enter the washing stalls the proposed parking should adequately address the parking requirements for this development. There is not any signage proposed as a part of this development. Staff recommends any future signage be limited to signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the redevelopment of this site should prove to be a positive aspect for this general area and should have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends the dumpster be serviced during daylight hours only. Staff recommends any signage comply with signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission's By-laws. Staff stated the applicant had requested the item be deferred to the June 12, 2003 Public Hearing. C:1 May 1, 2003 FILE NO.: Z -6639-A NAME: Gyst Auto Shine Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: 2200 Wright Avenue DEVELOPER: Vincent Liddell 8101 Frenchman Lane Little Rock, AR 72209 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 311 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: PCD LLOWED USES: Automated carwash and detailing shop. PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE- Hand use auto carwash and detailing shop- VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Gyst House currently operates a car wash/detail shop at the northwest corner of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The property was rezoned from C-3 to PCD by Ordinance No. 18,077 on August 3, 1999. The car wash had a nonconforming use status prior to the PCD rezoning. May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The original PCD request was to redevelop the site by removing the existing building and constructing a new 4450 square foot automated car wash building, expanding onto the R-3 zoned lot immediately north of the existing car wash site. The applicant proposed to access the site by utilizing a divided driveway from Park Street. There were nine parking spaces proposed. The applicant proposed the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The applicant noted that all work would be done within the enclosed buildings. Access to the site was to be from Wright Avenue through a single entrance. The applicant also proposed there was not to be any servicing of vehicles on the street (on- site only). Along the north property line there was to be a six foot wood fence and a six foot landscape buffer. The dumpster was to be serviced during daylight hours only. The applicant was to have a single ground -mounted, monument type sign and approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in area. A. PROPOSAUREQU EST: The applicant proposes to retain the present use of the site, which is a carwash and cleaning service for the general public. The applicant proposes to construct two additional carwash bays on the site; one existing bay will be removed and reconstructed and one new bay will be added. The applicant proposes a hand wash carwash facility on the site. The cars will enter the site and be taken from the customer by a carwash attendant. The cars will then be moved into the line and vacuumed outside the building. The cars will then move into one of the carwash bays and be hand washed. After which the cars will be pulled to the front of the building to be hand dried. There are currently eight to ten employees of the business but the applicant intends to increase that number to ten to fourteen with the proposed addition of two new wash stalls. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm on Sunday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted previously, the site is currently being used by Gyst Auto Shine and Detail as a carwash utilizing a single existing building. The area to the north of the site is residential uses both single-family and duplex housing. There is a church located to the south of the site across Wright Avenue and a beauty shop and grocery store located to the west of the site. 2 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comments from area residents. The Central High Neighborhood Association and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association along with all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comment on the proposed development apply: On Wright Avenue, dedicate right-of-way 30 feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building permit. 4. Close the driveway on Park Street. All access is to be taken from Wright Avenue. 5. Driveway locations and width do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Section 30-43 and 31-210. Generally, only a single driveway apron is allowed with a width not to exceed 36 -feet. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. 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: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of the processes used in this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly will be required on the domestic water service. This device shall be installed prior to any outlet. Fire Department: Approved as submitted - 3 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #16 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District, The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for demolition of an existing car maintenance bay to replace it with two car maintenance bays. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Citv Reca nized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward is required along the northern perimeter. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) The applicant was present representing the application. Staff presented the item indicating there was a Planned Development previously approved for the site and the time frame for submission of the final development plan had expired. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a very similar site plan to the current operation and not an automated wash system. Staff noted comments from the previous Public Hearing. Mr. Dana Carney of the Planning and Development staff stated the request should be reviewed on its own merits and not from requirements, which were agreed to at the previous Public Hearing. Commissioner Rector stated the Commission could require the additional requirements as before to appease the neighbors. Commissioner Rector stated it was important for the applicant to contact neighbors to get their "buy -off" of the proposed project. Staff stated additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation and the number of employees on the proposed site plan in the General Notes section. Staff also requested the dumpster location be shown on the site plan along with the May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z required screening. Staff stated any additional site lighting must be low level in intensity and directional, directed away from residentially zoned properties. Staff requested all on-site parking be shown on the proposed plan. Staff questioned if any of the new facilities would be automated car washing facilities. The applicant stated the site was all hand wash. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the driveway on Park Street should be removed. The applicant stated the driveway on Park Street was critical to the flow of traffic onto and from the site. The applicant stated cars entered the site from the drive on Park Street were taken by an attendant and driven into the carwash bay, washed and moved to the drying area and then returned to the customer to exit from the Park Street driveway. The applicant stated the Wright Avenue drives were less used and primarily by patrons entering the site from the west. Staff stated, since the drives were existing, the applicant could maintain all the existing drives on Park Street and on Wright Avenue. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant would be required to place a six-foot wood fence with its face side directed outward along the northern property line. Staff noted comments from all other agencies and suggested the applicant contact these agencies for further clarification. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS, The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has requested the screening fence be joined to the rear of the building and extend outward to screen the parking areas. The request would allow the rear of the building to act as the screening fence for the remainder of the site. Staff is supportive of this request. This will allow for no activity to take place on the northern portion of the site and in reality the 50 -foot lot north of the building will act as a buffer to the single-family residents to the north. The revised plan indicated dedication of right-of-way for Wright Avenue and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The applicant has indicated traffic entering and leaving the site from Park Street. Once the cars enter the site they are taken over by an attendant and routed through the car washing process. Staff feels since the curb cut is existing and the site has been functioning with ingress and egress in this manner the curb cut may continue to exist. 5 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sundays. Staff feels these hours are conducive to the hours of operation of area businesses and should have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant estimates the number of employees to be from ten to twelve maximum. Staff feels with the hand washing activity the proposed number of employees would be required to allow the process to proceed in a timely manner. Staff also feels the number of employees would not adversely affect the site. The applicant has not indicated the servicing of the dumpster. Staff feels the dumpster should be serviced during day light hours only to minimize the negative impact on neighboring residents. The ordinance would typically require 22 parking spaces for an automotive service type use of this size. The proposed site plan indicates nine (9) off-street parking spaces. Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing extending the current use of the site and the cars are lined -up to enter the washing stalls the proposed parking should adequately address the parking requirements for this development. There is not any signage proposed as a part of this development. Staff recommends any future signage be limited to signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the redevelopment of this site should prove to be a positive aspect for this general area and should have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends the dumpster be serviced during daylight hours only. Staff recommends any signage comply with signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 1, 2003) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant had failed to notify property owners as required by the Commission's By-laws. Staff stated the applicant had requested the item be deferred to the June 12, 2003 Public Hearing. N May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6639-A There was no further discussion of the item. The chairman placed the item for inclusion of the consent agenda for deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 7 May 1, 2003 TEM NO.: 8 NAME: Gyst Auto Shine Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: 2200 Wright Avenue DEVELOPER: Vincent Liddell 8101 Frenchman Lane Little Rock, AR 72209 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 311 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 FILE NO.: Z -6639-A AREA: 0.49 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: PCD ALLOWED USES: Automated carwash and detailing shop. PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Hand use auto carwash and detailing shop. VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Gyst House currently operates a car wash/detail shop at the northwest corner of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The property was rezoned from C-3 to PCD by Ordinance No. 18,077 on August 3, 1999. The car wash had a nonconforming use status prior to the PCD rezoning. May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6639-A The original PCD request was to redevelop the site by removing the existing building and constructing a new 4450 square foot automated car wash building, expanding onto the R-3 zoned lot immediately north of the existing car wash site. The applicant proposed to access the site by utilizing a divided driveway from Park Street. There were nine parking spaces proposed. The applicant proposed the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. The applicant noted that all work would be done within the enclosed buildings. Access to the site was to be from Wright Avenue through a single entrance. The applicant also proposed there was not to be any servicing of vehicles on the street (on- site only). Along the north property line there was to be a six foot wood fence and a six foot landscape buffer. The dumpster was to be serviced during daylight hours only. The applicant was to have a single ground -mounted, monument type sign and approximately 8 feet by 10 feet in area. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to retain the present use of the site, which is a carwash and cleaning service for the general public. The applicant proposes to construct two additional carwash bays on the site; one existing bay will be removed and reconstructed and one new bay will be added. The applicant proposes a hand wash carwash facility on the site. The cars will enter the site and be taken from the customer by a carwash attendant. The cars will then be moved into the line and vacuumed outside the building. The cars will then move into one of the carwash bays and be hand washed. After which the cars will be pulled to the front of the building to be hand dried. There are currently eight to ten employees of the business but the applicant intends to increase that number to ten to fourteen with the proposed addition of two new wash stalls. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm on Sunday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted previously, the site is currently being used by Gyst Auto Shine and Detail as a carwash utilizing a single existing building. The area to the north of the site is residential uses both single-family and duplex housing. There is a church located to the south of the site across Wright Avenue and a beauty shop and grocery store located to the west of the site. 2 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A L NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has not received any comments from area residents. The Central High Neighborhood Association and the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association along with all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet of the site and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. All previous comment on the proposed development apply: On Wright Avenue, dedicate right-of-way 30 feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building permit. 4. Close the driveway on Park Street. All access is to be taken from Wright Avenue. 5. Driveway locations and width do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Section 30-43 and 31-210. Generally, only a single driveway apron is allowed with a width not to exceed 36 -feet. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. 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: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of the processes used in this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly will be required on the domestic water service. This device shall be installed prior to any outlet. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. 3 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6639-A County Planning: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #16 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for demolition of an existing car maintenance bay to replace it with two car maintenance bays. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. City Recognized Neighborhood_ Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward is required along the northern perimeter. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 10, 2003) The applicant was present representing the application. Staff presented the item indicating there was a Planned Development previously approved for the site and the time frame for submission of the final development plan had expired. Staff stated the applicant was requesting a very similar site plan to the current operation and not an automated wash system. Staff noted comments from the previous Public Hearing. Mr. Dana Carney of the Planning and Development staff stated the request should be reviewed on its own merits and not from requirements, which were agreed to at the previous Public Hearing. Commissioner Rector stated the Commission could require the additional requirements as before to appease the neighbors. Commissioner Rector stated it was important for the applicant to contact neighbors to get their "buy -off" of the proposed project. Staff stated additional items were needed on the proposed site plan. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation and the number of employees on the proposed site plan in the General Notes section. Staff also requested the dumpster location be shown on the site plan along with the 0 May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.; 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5639 required screening. Staff stated any additional site lighting must be low level in intensity and directional, directed away from residentially zoned properties. Staff requested all on-site parking be shown on the proposed plan. Staff questioned if any of the new facilities would be automated car washing facilities. The applicant stated the site was all hand wash. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the driveway on Park Street should be removed. The applicant stated the driveway on Park Street was critical to the flow of traffic onto and from the site. The applicant stated cars entered the site from the drive on Park Street were taken by an attendant and driven into the carwash bay, washed and moved to the drying area and then returned to the customer to exit from the Park Street driveway. The applicant stated the Wright Avenue drives were less used and primarily by patrons entering the site from the west. Staff stated, since the drives were existing, the applicant could maintain all the existing drives on Park Street and on Wright Avenue. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant would be required to place a six-foot wood fence with its face side directed outward along the northern property line. Staff noted comments from all other agencies and suggested the applicant contact these agencies for further clarification. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff and the Subdivision Committee members. The applicant has requested the screening fence be joined to the rear of the building and extend outward to screen the parking areas. The request would allow the rear of the building to act as the screening fence for the remainder of the site. Staff 'is supportive of this request. This will allow for no activity to take place on the northern portion of the site and in reality the 50 -foot lot north of the building will act as a buffer to the single-family residents to the north. The revised plan indicated dedication of right-of-way for Wright Avenue and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. The applicant has indicated traffic entering and leaving the site from Park Street. Once the cars enter the site they are taken over by an attendant and routed through the car washing process. Staff feels since the curb cut is existing and the site has been functioning with ingress and egress in this manner the curb cut may continue to exist. k May 1, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sundays. Staff feels these hours are conducive to the hours of operation of area businesses and should have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant estimates the number of employees to be from ten to twelve maximum. Staff feels with the hand washing activity the proposed number of employees would be required to allow the process to proceed in a timely manner. Staff also feels the number of employees would not adversely affect the site. The applicant has not indicated the servicing of the dumpster. Staff feels the dumpster should be serviced during day light hours only to minimize the negative impact on neighboring residents. The ordinance would typically require 22 parking spaces for an automotive service type use of this size. The proposed site plan indicates nine (9) off-street parking spaces. Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing extending the current use of the site and the cars are lined -up to enter the washing stalls the proposed parking should adequately address the parking requirements for this development. There is not any signage proposed as a part of this development. Staff recommends any future signage be limited to signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. Staff feels the redevelopment of this site this general area and should have r properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: should prove to be a positive aspect for o adverse effect on the surrounding Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends the dumpster be serviced during daylight hours only. Staff recommends any signage comply with signage allowable in commercial zones per the Zoning Ordinance. 9 Subdivision Committee Comments April 10, 2003 ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z -6639-A NAME: Gyst Auto Shine Revised Short -form PCD '7� LOCATION: 2200 Wright Avenue 1AX_ s. 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. Provide the means of garbage collection. Will there be an on-site dumpster? If so indicate the location along with the required screening. The dumpster is to be serviced during daylight hours only. 3. Provide the days and hours of operation in the General Notes of the site plan. 4. Provide the estimated number of employees in the General Notes section of the site plan. 5. Provide any and all on-site parking areas on the proposed site plan. 6. Provide on the site plan the previously agreed to six (6) foot wood fence and theeii�t- ,(6) foot la 7. Provide details of any existing or proposed signage on the site plan (height/area/location). 8. Will the proposed renovation and addition be automated carwash systems? Will there be any activities taking place outside the building? 9. Any additional site lighting must be low level and directional, directed away from residentially zoned properties. Variance/Waivers; None requested. Public Works 1. All previous comment on the proposed development apply: On Wright Avenue, dedicate right-of-way 30 feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Wright Avenue and Park Street. 3. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. The project would qualify for a contribution in -lieu of construction at the time of the building permit. 4. Close the driveway on Park Street. All access is to be taken from Wright Avenue. 5. Driveway locations and width do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Section 30-43 and 31-210. Generally, only a single driveway apron is allowed with a width not to exceed 36 -feet. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the right-of-way prior to occupancy. 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: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of the processes used in this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly will be required on the domestic water service. This device shall be installed prior to any outlet. Fire Department: Approved as submitted_ Countv Plannina: No comment received. CATA: The site is located on Bus Route #16 but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for demolition of an existing car maintenance bay to replace it with two car maintenance bays. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque wooden fence with its face side directed outward is required along the northern perimeter. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised site plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 16, 2003.