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Home My WebLink AboutZ-6669 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-6669 NAME: L. T. Care Ministries - Short -Form POD LOCATION: 2615 West 15th Street DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Love, Truth, Care, Inc. White-Daters and Associates 2615 West 15th Street 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72216 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.07 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-4 and I-2 ALLOWED USES: Single and Two Family Residential, Light Industrial PROPOSED USE: Various public/ institutional type uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Love, Truth, Care, Inc., a community service organization, moved to the facility at 2615 West 15th Street in November 1996. The organization is involved in Christian community development in the inner city neighborhood around Central High School. The property at 2615 West 15th Street was previously used as a utility substation and maintenance facility. Based on the fact that most of the existing and proposed future uses of the property are not permitted by right in R-4 and I-2 zoning, a rezoning to POD is required. This rezoning will legitimize the existing uses of the property and allow the proposed future uses as outlined in the next paragraph. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 and I-2 to POD to allow for the continuing operation of the FILE NO.: Z-6669 (Cont.) -Love, Truth, Care, Inc. facilities on the site with additional proposed uses. The current and proposed future uses on the property are as follows: Currently the facility is bein2 used for: • Administrative offices for the ministry (Bldg. I; 2,000 sq. ft.) • Adult Bible Studies (Bldg. I; portion of 900 sq. ft. reception area; 12/15 people) ■ Children/Youth Development Center (Moving to Bldg. III; 2,500 sq. ft. 50 children) We operate an after school program, a Saturday program and a Monday night program for inner city children ages 5 through 18. We have classrooms, computer lab, and recreation areas. A building permit for renovation of an exterior building, which will house this part of the ministry, will be requested. ■ An apartment for security personnel (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.) • A Urban Community Garden (South/East corner of property) • A warehouse for distribution of used clothing, furniture and food to needy people in the neighborhood as well as other areas of Pulaski County. (Bldg. I; 10,000 sq. ft.) Future use of the site will include: ■ JobStart Training Program (job readiness and placement) (Bldg. I; 1,000 sq. ft. 15/20 people, days) • Adult Education (GED, literacy, computer, etc.) (Bldg. I; 240 sq. ft. 12/15 people, nights) • Preschool Programs (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; 10/12 children) • Day Care (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; 10/12 children) • Elder Care (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; 10/12 children) ■ Medical Clinic (Bldg. I; 225 sq. ft.) ■ Vocational Training (Bldg. II; 2,000 sq. ft.) • Home Ownership & Housing Renovation (Bldg. II; portion of 2,000 sq. ft.) • Thrift Shop (Bldg. II; portion of 2,000 sq. ft.) • Worship, church training and counseling center (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; Sundays or nights; 30/40 people) B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains three (3) existing buildings as noted on the attached site plan. A large portion of the property is concrete or asphalt for vehicular use. There are existing driveways on the West 15th, West 16th and Jones Street sides of the property. The Central High School campus (stadium) is located across Jones Street to the east. Vacant I-2 zoned property is located across West 16th Street to the south, with single- family residences across West 15th Street to the north. Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way is located along the FJ FILE NO.: Z-6669 (Cont.) property's west boundary, with commercial and industrial buildings on the west side of the railroad right-of-way. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no negative comments from the neighborhood. The Central High, Stephens Area Faith and Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Two 20 feet radial dedications of right-of-way are required at Jones Street's intersections with West 15th Street and West 16th Street. 2. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Close 20 -feet alley. 5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 7. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. Request should be forwarded to Traffic Engineering. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla : No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water facilities are required. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: No Comment received. CATA: CATA Route #9 serves this site. Approved as submitted. 3 FIDE NO.: Z-6669 (Cont.) F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is in the Central City Planning District. The proposed use is in conformance with the Public Institutional shown on the Land Use Plan. Landscape Issues: No Comments. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 12, 1999 with the additional information as requested at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant notes that the hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The applicant also notes that there will be no dumpster on the site. There are two existing wall -mounted signs on the property, each being approximately 32 square feet in area. One is attached to the side of Building #1 and the other is attached to Building #2. The applicant is proposing one (1) ground -mounted, monument type sign ("L" shaped). The sign will have a maximum height of six (6) feet and be approximately 40 square feet in area. The sign will be located at the southeast corner of the property. The applicant also notes in the letter that Love, Truth, Care, Inc. has been working with Ms. Ambrose and the Central High Neighborhood Association concerning future landscaping plans for the property. The applicant states that a landscaping upgrade for this property will be designed as to blend in with the long range plans of the neighborhood association for this general area. The applicant also states that they will meet with Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, in developing the landscaping upgrade plan. The ordinance would typically require approximately 56 parking spaces (office -type zoning) for this site. This typical requirement could be slightly more if each individual proposed use were figured separately. With the large amount of this property which is currently paved and 4 FILE NO.: Z-6669 (Cont.) concreted, there should be adequate area for parking to serve this use. The survey of this property shows an existing east -west alley right-of-way within this block. The applicant will need to abandon this right-of-way as part of this application. As noted earlier, Love, Truth, Care, Inc. has been operating from this site since November 1996. To staff's knowledge, there have been no problems or issues associated with this operation. Staff feels that the continuing operation of this organization at this site (with the additional uses proposed) should have no adverse effect on the neighborhood. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the POD subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2. The east -west alley right-of-way within this block must be abandoned. 3. The applicant must meet with Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, and develop a future landscape upgrade plan for the property. Staff suggests that the upgrade be at least 50% of the current full ordinance requirements (if this were a new development). 4. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away from adjacent property. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (MAY 6, 1999) Joe White and Jim Phillips were present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the POD. Staff noted additional items which needed to be shown on the site plan. The applicant noted that a deferral of the radial right-of-way dedication would probably be requested. This was briefly discussed. There was a question as to whether an upgrade in landscaping on the site could be required. Staff responded that landscape upgrades are typically tied to new building construction and that since there are no new buildings or building additions proposed, there would be no upgrade in landscaping typically required. However, staff noted that the PZD ordinance would be 5 FILE NO.: Z-6669 (Cont.) reviewed to determine if an upgrade in landscaping could be required. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the POD to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 27, 1999) The staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. 6 May 27, 1999 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-6669 NAME: L. T. Care Ministries - Short -Form POD LOCATION: 2615 West 15th Street DEVELOPER: Love, Truth, Care, Inc. 2615 West 15th Street Little Rock, AR 72216 AREA: 2.07 acres ZONING: R-4 and I-2 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates 401 Victory Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: FT. NEW STREET: 0 Single and Two Family Residential, Light Industrial Various public/ institutional type uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Love, Truth, Care, Inc., a community service organization, moved to the facility at 2615 West 15th Street in November 1996. The organization is involved in Christian community development in the inner city neighborhood around Central High School. The property at 2615 West 15th Street was previously used as a utility substation and maintenance facility. Based on the fact that most of the existing and proposed future uses of the property are not permitted by right in R-4 and I-2 zoning, a rezoning to POD is required. This rezoning will legitimize the existing uses of the property and allow the proposed future uses as outlined in the next paragraph. May 27, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: FILE NO.: Z-6669 The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-4 and I-2 to POD to allow for the continuing operation of the Love, Truth, Care, Inc. facilities on the site with additional proposed uses. The current and proposed future uses on the property are as follows: Currently the facility is being used for: • Administrative offices for the ministry (Bldg. I; 2,000 sq. ft.) • Adult Bible Studies (Bldg. I; portion of 900 sq. ft. reception area; 12/15 people) • Children/Youth Development Center (Moving to Bldg. III; 2,500 sq. ft. 50 children) We operate an after school program, a Saturday program and a Monday night program for inner city children ages 5 through 18. We have classrooms, computer lab, and recreation areas. A building permit for renovation of an exterior building, which will house this part of the ministry, will be requested. • An apartment for security personnel (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.) • A Urban Community Garden (South/East corner of property) • A warehouse for distribution of used clothing, furniture and food to needy people in the neighborhood as well as other areas of Pulaski County. (Bldg. I; 10,000 sq. ft.) Future use of the site will include: • JobStart Training Program (job readiness and placement) (Bldg. I; 1,000 sq. ft. 15/20 people, days) • Adult Education (GED, literacy, computer, etc.) (Bldg. I; 240 sq. ft. 12/15 people, nights) + Preschool Programs (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; 10/12 children) + Day Care (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; 10/12 children) • Elder Care (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; 10/12 children) + Medical Clinic (Bldg. I; 225 sq. ft.) + Vocational Training (Bldg. II; 2,000 sq. ft.) + Home Ownership & Housing Renovation (Bldg. II; portion of 2,000 sq. ft.) • Thrift Shop (Bldg. II; portion of 2,000 sq. ft.) • Worship, church training and counseling center (Bldg. I; 900 sq. ft.; Sundays or nights; 30/40 people) B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains three (3) existing buildings as noted on the attached site plan. A large portion of the property is concrete or asphalt for vehicular use. There are 2 May 27, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669 existing driveways on the West 15th, West 16th and Jones Street sides of the property. The Central High School campus (stadium) is located across Jones Street to the east. Vacant I-2 zoned property is located across West 16th Street to the south, with single- family residences across West 15th Street to the north. Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way is located along the property's west boundary, with commercial and industrial buildings on the west side of the railroad right-of-way. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received no negative comments from the neighborhood. The Central High, Stephens Area Faith and Wright Avenue Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Two 20 feet radial dedications of right-of-way are required at Jones Street's intersections with West 15th Street and West 16th Street. 2. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Close 20 -feet alley. 5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 7. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing street lights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. Request should be forwarded to Traffic Engineering. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water facilities are required. Fire Department: No Comment. 3 May 27, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669 County Plannin : No Comment received. CATA: CATA Route #9 serves this site. Approved as submitted. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is in the Central City Planning District. The proposed use is in conformance with the Public Institutional shown on the Land Use Plan. Landscape Issues: No Comments. G. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 12, 1999 with the additional information as requested at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant notes that the hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The applicant also notes that there will be no dumpster on the site. There are two existing wall -mounted signs on the property, each being approximately 32 square feet in area. One is attached to the side of Building #1 and the other is attached to Building #2. The applicant is proposing one (1) ground -mounted, monument type sign ("L" shaped). The sign will have a maximum height of six (6) feet and be approximately 40 square feet in area. The sign will be located at the southeast corner of the property. The applicant also notes in the letter that Love, Truth, Care, Inc. has been working with Ms. Ambrose and the Central High Neighborhood Association concerning future landscaping plans for the property. The applicant states that a landscaping upgrade for this property will be designed as to blend in with the long range plans of the neighborhood association for this general area. The applicant also states that they will meet with Bob Brown, 4 May 27, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669 Site Plan Review Specialist, in developing the landscaping upgrade plan. The ordinance would typically require approximately 56 parking spaces (office -type zoning) for this site. This typical requirement could be slightly more if each individual proposed use were figured separately. With the large amount of this property which is currently paved and concreted, there should be adequate area for parking to serve this use. The survey of this property shows an existing east -west alley right-of-way within this block. The applicant will need to abandon this right-of-way as part of this application. As noted earlier, Love, Truth, Care, Inc. has been operating from this site since November 1996. To staff's knowledge, there have been no problems or issues associated with this operation. Staff feels that the continuing operation of this organization at this site (with the additional uses proposed) should have no adverse effect on the neighborhood. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the POD subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2. The east -west alley right-of-way within this block must be abandoned. 3. The applicant must meet with Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, and develop a future landscape upgrade plan for the property. Staff suggests that the upgrade be at least 50% of the current full ordinance requirements (if this were a new development). 4. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away from adjacent property. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (MAY 6, 1999) Joe White and Jim Phillips were present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the POD. Staff noted additional items which needed to be shown on the site plan. 5 May 27, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6669 The applicant noted that a deferral of the radial right-of-way dedication would probably be requested. This was briefly discussed. There was a question as to whether an upgrade in landscaping on the site could be required. Staff responded that landscape upgrades are typically tied to new building construction and that since there are no new buildings or building additions proposed, there would be no upgrade in landscaping typically required. However, staff noted that the PZD ordinance would be reviewed to determine if an upgrade in landscaping could be required. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the POD to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 27, 1999) The staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. The Chairman placed the item before the.Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. C