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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6669-A Staff AnalysisMay 8, 2008 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -6669-A NAME: Little Rock School District and Love Truth Care, Inc. Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of 16th and Jones Streets DEVELOPER: Little Rock School District 3601 Bryant Street Little Rock, AR 72204 ENGINEER: Peters and Associates Engineers, Inc. 5507 Ranch Drive, Suite 205 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2.07 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF From Love Truth Care, Inc. Ministries — Public Institutional type uses Revised POD Love Truth Care, Inc. Ministries — Public Institutional type uses and Add a parking lot for the Little Rock School District 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 neighborhoods around Central High School. The property at 2615 West 15th Street was previously used as a utility substation and maintenance facility. The Board of Directors by the adoption of Ordinance No. 18,049 on July 6, 1999, changed the zoning from R-4 and 1-2 to POD. The rezoning was to legitimize the existing uses of the property and allow the proposed future uses. The existing uses and future uses are outlined as follows: I May 8, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6669-A The use of the facility as of May 1999 were: • Administrative offices for the ministry (Building 12,000 square feet). • Adult Bible Studies (Building I portion of 900 square feet reception area 12 to 15 people). 40 Children/Youth Development Center (Building 111 2,500 square feet 50 children). The center operated an after school program, a Saturday program and a Monday night program for inner City children ages 5 through 18. The center offers classrooms, computer lab, and recreation areas. • An apartment for security personnel (Building 1900 square feet). • An Urban Community Garden (Southeast 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 (Building 1 10,000 square feet). Future Uses of the site included: • JobStart Training Program job readiness and placement (Building 1 1,000 square feet 15 to 20 persons, days). • Adult Education GED, literacy, computer, etc. (Building 1 240 square feet 12 to 15 persons, nights). Preschool Programs (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 children). • Day Care (Building 1 900 square feet 10 to 12 children). • Elder Care (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 clients). • Medical Clinic (Building 1 225 square feet). • Vocational Training (Building 11 2,000 square feet). ■ Home Ownership and Housing Renovation (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) • Thrift shop (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) • Worship church training and counseling center (Building 1 900 square feet Sundays or nights 30 to 40 persons). A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is now requesting an amendment to the previously approved POD to allow for modification of the activities of Love Truth Care, Inc. and to allow the construction of a new surface parking lot on the northwest comer of Vilest 16th 2 May 8, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6669-A and Jones Streets. The Little Rock School District has purchased from Love Truth Care, Inc. the southern portion of the site containing a metal building (labeled as Building III on the site plan), a small surface parking area and a vacant area. The area proposed for construction is presently grass covered. The parking lot is proposed to contain 34 parking spaces and will be used by employees of the Little Rock School District. The School District is proposing to use the building for training of approximately 30 employees of the child nutrition program. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains three existing buildings. A large portion of the property is concrete or asphalt for vehicular use. There are existing drives located on West 15th, West 16th and Jones Streets. The Central High School campus (stadium) is located across Jones Street to the east. Vacant 1-2 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 one informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the Central High Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of East 16th and Jones Street. 2. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to East 16th Street and Jones Street including 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. The back of curb on Jones Street should be 18 feet from centerline and the back of curb on East 16th Street should be 15.5 feet from centerline. The back of sidewalk should be placed at the property line. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Storm water detention will not apply to the proposed development. 3 May 8, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6669-A 5. Improve corner curb radius at East 16th and Jones Streets to a 15 foot radius with construction. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energ : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a revised Planned Office Development to allow the construction of a parking lot to serve 31 vehicles and to be used by Little Rock School District. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Jones Street and 16th Street are both shown as Local Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. 4 May 8, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6669-A Bic cle Plan: A Class I bike route is located just west of this property. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not covered by a City recognized Neighborhood Action Plan. Lan . dscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. This site plan does not provide enough detail for a thorough review. A full survey of the property is needed to calculate the required street buffers. 3. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum of 8 % of the paved areas be landscaped with interior islands of at least 7 Y2 feet in width and 150 square feet in area. The proposed plan does not currently reflect this minimum. 4. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 6. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 17, 2008) Mr. Ernie Peters of Peters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a few outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing. Staff stated the previous approval for Love Truth Care, Inc. allowed for a number of then existing and proposed future uses. Staff requested Mr. Peters provide staff with the activities taking place on the site and the plans for future uses of the Love Truth Care, Inc. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a 20 -foot radial dedication would be required at the street intersections. Staff also stated plans of all work in the right of way should be approved by staff prior to beginning construction. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the interior circulation of the parking lot did not work as indicated. Staff suggested the applicant re -design 5 May 8, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6669-A the parking lot to optimize the space and for better circulation of vehicles within the parking lot area. Staff stated the required street buffer was six feet nine inches. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the April 17, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. The developer has provided staff with the activities taking place on the site and the future uses planned by Love Truth Care, Inc. The revised site plan indicates circulation of vehicles within the parking lot area in a configuration allowing for better circulation. A cover letter from Love Truth Care Inc. indicates the current activities taking place on the property are as follows: Administrative offices for the ministries (2,400 square feet, Building 1). a Warehouse for surgical equipment and supplies for Honduras missions (10,000 square feet, Building 1) Two meeting rooms used for board, staff, mission team and parent meetings, adult Bible studies with 6-20 person max. (900 SF Building 1). ChildrenNouth Development Center with 15-20 children (1,800 square feet, Building 1). Children's music program 6-12 children max (1,800 square feet) Three storage rooms (500 square feet, Building 1). • Food Basket warehouse using non-prepared food items (2,500 square feet, Building 2). The future uses of the site may include one but not all of the existing list with the exception that the maximum participation at any time would be 15-20 people. Love Truth Care, Inc. has indicated no building changes are presently proposed. According to Love Truth Care, Inc. if any modifications or new construction are under taken, a landscape plan will be provided to the City along with the building permit request. The Little Rock School District has purchased the southern portion of the POD site and is proposing the construction of a new surface parking lot located at the northwest corner of Jones and West 16th Street. The revised site plan indicates 1.1 May 8, 2008 SUBDiVISIO ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6669-A the placement of 34 parking spaces with a one-way in and one-way out onto West 16th Street. The revised cover letter states the site will comply with the Citys minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The site plan as proposed does not include the required street buffer along Jones Street. The plan indicates the placement of three parallel parking spaces in this area. According to the applicant the entire parking area will be shifted to the west to allow sufficient area to provide the required landscaping or the three proposed parking spaces will be removed to allow for the required landscape strip of a minimum of 6 feet 9 inches. Staff is supportive of this proposal. The parking is a new lot which would typically require the landscape strip as a condition of both the Landscape Ordinance and the Zoning Buffer Ordinance. Staff feels both options presented by the applicant are workable and staff will work with the applicant at the time of building permit to determine the best approach for placement of the landscaping. The site plan proposes the placement of two driveways along East 16th Street. The drives are located approximately 52 -feet (center to center) apart. Although the drives as proposed do not meet the typical minimum ordinance standards staff is supportive of the drives as proposed. West 16th Street does not extend beyond the applicants western property line and is cut-off by the railroad track. It is unlikely West 16th Street will be extended to make a connection to the west, therefore, staff does not feel the street will generate a significant amount of traffic that would be impeded by the placement of the drives as proposed. Staff is supportive of the request. The Little Rock School District is proposing the construction of a new parking lot to be used by employees utilizing an adjacent building for training. The proposed parking lot will be constructed to meet typical ordinance standards with regard to landscaping. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the construction of the new parking lot as proposed will significantly impact the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 8, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to 7 May 8, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6669-A compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The commission voted to approve the item for approval on the consent agenda by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 0 FILE NO.: Z -6669-A NAME: Little Rock School District and Love Truth Care, Inc. Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of 16th and Jones Streets DEVELOPER: Little Rock School District 3601 Bryant Street Little Rock, AR 72204 ENGINEER: Peters and Associates Engineers, Inc. 5507 Ranch Drive, Suite 205 Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2.07 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Love Truth Care, Inc. Ministries — Public Institutional type uses PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: Love Truth Care, Inc. Ministries — Public Institutional type uses and Add a parking lot for the Little Rock School District VARIANCESIWAIVERS 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 neighborhoods around Central High School. The property at 2615 West 15th Street was previously used as a utility substation and maintenance facility. The Board of Directors by the adoption of Ordinance No. 18,049 on July 6, 1999, changed the zoning from R-4 and 1-2 to POD. The rezoning was to legitimize the existing uses of the property and allow the proposed future uses. The existing uses and future uses are outlined as follows: FILE NO.: Z -6669-A Cont. The use of the facilitv as of May 1999 were: • Administrative offices for the ministry (Building 12,000 square feet). • Adult Bible Studies (Building I portion of 900 square feet reception area 12 to 15 people). ■ Children/Youth Development Center (Building 111 2,500 square feet 50 children). The center operated an after school program, a Saturday program and a Monday night program for inner City children ages 5 through 18. The center offers classrooms, computer lab, and recreation areas. • An apartment for security personnel (Building 1900 square feet). • An Urban Community Garden (Southeast 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 (Building 1 10,000 square feet). Future Uses of the site included: • JobStart Training Program job readiness and placement (Building 1 1,000 square feet 15 to 20 persons, days). • Adult Education GED, literacy, computer, etc. (Building 1 240 square feet 12 to 15 persons, nights). • Preschool Programs (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 children). • Day Care (Building 1 900 square feet 10 to 12 children). • Elder Care (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 clients). • Medical Clinic (Building 1 225 square feet). • Vocational Training (Building 11 2,000 square feet). • Home Ownership and Housing Renovation (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) • Thrift shop (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) • Worship church training and counseling center (Building 1 900 square feet Sundays or nights 30 to 40 persons). A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is now requesting an amendment to the previously approved POD to allow for modification of the activities of Love Truth Care, Inc. and to allow the construction of a new surface parking lot on the northwest comer of West 16th and Jones Streets. The Little Rock School District has purchased from Love Truth Care, Inc. the southern portion of the site containing a metal building (labeled as Building III on the site plan), a small surface parking area and a 2 FILE NO.: Z -6669-A Cont.) vacant area. The area proposed for construction is presently grass covered. The parking lot is proposed to contain 34 parking spaces and will be used by employees of the Little Rock School District. The School District is proposing to use the building for training of approximately 30 employees of the child nutrition program. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property contains three existing buildings. A large portion of the property is concrete or asphalt for vehicular use. There are existing drives located on West 15th, West 16th and Jones Streets. The Central High School campus (stadium) is located across Jones Street to the east. Vacant 1-2 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 one informational phone call from an area property owner. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the Central High Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of East 16th and Jones Street. 2. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to East 16th Street and Jones Street including 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. The back of curb on Jones Street should be 18 feet from centerline and the back of curb on East 16th Street should be 15.5 feet from centerline. The back of sidewalk should be placed at the property line. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Storm water detention will not apply to the proposed development. 5. Improve corner curb radius at East 16th and Jones Streets to a 15 foot radius with construction. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). K FILE NO.: Z -6669-A Cont. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. CountV Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUESITECHN ICAUDESI GN: Plannina Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a revised Planned Office Development to allow the construction of a parking lot to serve 31 vehicles and to be used by Little Rock School District. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Jones Street and 16th Street are both shown as Local Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: A Class I bike route is located just west of this property. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not covered by a City recognized Neighborhood Action Plan. 2 FILE NO.: Z -6669-A Cont. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. This site plan does not provide enough detail for a thorough review. A full survey of the property is needed to calculate the required street buffers. 3. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum of 8 % of the paved areas be landscaped with interior islands of at least 7 %2 feet in width and 1-50 square feet in area. The proposed plan does not currently reflect this minimum. 4. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 6. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (April 17, 2008) Mr. Ernie Peters of Peters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a few outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing. Staff stated the previous approval for Love Truth Care, Inc. allowed for a number of then existing and proposed future uses. Staff requested Mr. Peters provide staff with the activities taking place on the site and the plans for future uses of the Love Truth Care, Inc. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a 20 -foot radial dedication would be required at the street intersections. Staff also stated plans of all work in the right of way should be approved by staff prior to beginning construction. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the interior circulation of the parking lot did not work as indicated. Staff suggested the applicant re -design the parking lot to optimize the space and for better circulation of vehicles within the parking lot area. Staff stated the required street buffer was six feet nine inches. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 5 FILE NO.: Z -6669-A Cant. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the April 17, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. The developer has provided staff with the activities taking place on the site and the future uses planned by Love Truth Care, Inc. The revised site plan indicates circulation of vehicles within the parking lot area in a configuration allowing for better circulation. A cover letter from Love Truth Care Inc. indicates the current activities taking place on the property are as follows: Administrative offices for the ministries (2,400 square feet, Building 1). Warehouse for surgical equipment and supplies for Honduras missions (10,000 square feet, Building 1) Two meeting rooms used for board, staff, mission team and parent meetings, adult Bible studies with 6-20 person max. (900 SF Building 1). �► Children/Youth Development Center with 15-20 children (1,800 square feet, Building 1). Children's music program 6-12 children max (1,800 square feet) Three storage rooms (500 square feet, Building 1). Food Basket warehouse using non-prepared food items (2,500 square feet, Building 2). The future uses of the site may include one but not all of the existing list with the exception that the maximum participation at any time would be 15-20 people. Love Truth Care, Inc. has indicated no building changes are presently proposed. According to Love Truth Care, Inc. if any modifications or new construction are under taken, a landscape plan will be provided to the City along with the building permit request. The Little Rock School District has purchased the southern portion of the POD site and is proposing the construction of a new surface parking lot located at the northwest corner of Jones and West 16th Street. The revised site plan indicates the placement of 34 parking spaces with a one-way in and one-way out onto West 16th Street. The revised cover letter states the site will comply with the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The site plan as proposed does not include the required street buffer along Jones Street. The plan indicates the placement of three parallel parking spaces in this area. According to the applicant the entire parking area will be shifted to the west to allow sufficient area to provide the required landscaping or the three proposed parking spaces will be removed to allow for the required landscape strip of a minimum of 6 feet 9 inches. Staff is supportive of this proposal. The parking is a A FILE NO.: Z -6669 -A -(-Cont.) new lot which would typically require the landscape strip as a condition of both the Landscape Ordinance and the Zoning Buffer Ordinance. Staff feels both options presented by the applicant are workable and staff will work with the applicant at the time of building permit to determine the best approach for placement of the landscaping. The site plan proposes the placement of two driveways along East 16th Street. The drives are located approximately 52 -feet (center to center) apart. Although the drives as proposed do not meet the typical minimum ordinance standards staff is supportive of the drives as proposed. West 16th Street does not extend beyond the applicant's western property line and is cut-off by the railroad track. It is unlikely Vilest 16th Street will be extended to make a connection to the west, therefore, staff does not feel the street will generate a significant amount of traffic that would be impeded by the placement of the drives as proposed. Staff is supportive of the request. The Little Rock School District is proposing the construction of a new parking lot to be used by employees utilizing an adjacent building for training. The proposed parking lot will be constructed to meet typical ordinance standards with regard to landscaping. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the construction of the new parking lot as proposed will significantly impact the area. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 8, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The commission voted to approve the item for approval on the consent agenda by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 9. Z -6669-A NAME: Little Rock School District Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: located on the Northwest corner of 16th and Jones Streets 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. The notice must be mailed no later than April 23, 2008. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 2, 2008. 2. A condition of the previous approval required Love, Truth, Care Inc. to meet with the City's Landscape Review Specialist to develop a future landscape upgrade plan for the property. Staff suggested the upgrade be at least 50 percent of the current full ordinance requirement if the site was a new development. A copy of the plan is not included in the file. Please provide staff with the upgrade plan if the plan exists. 3. The previous approval allowed the following uses and future uses. Please provide details of activities taking place on the site and future uses proposed which are still applicable. The use of the facility as of May 1999 were: ■ Administrative offices for the ministry (Building 12,000 square feet). • Adult Bible Studies (Building I portion of 900 square feet reception area 12 to 15 people). • ChildrenNouth Development Center (Building 111 2,500 square feet 50 children). The center operates an after school program, a Saturday program and a Monday night program for inner City children ages 5 through 18. The center offers classrooms, computer lab, and recreation areas. • An apartment for security personnel (Building 1900 square feet). • An Urban Community Garden (Southeast 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. (Building 1 10,000 square feet) Future Uses of the site included: • JobStart Training Program job readiness and placement (Building 1 1,000 square feet 15 to 20 persons, days). ■ Adult Education GED, literacy, computer, etc. (Building 1 240 square feet 12 to 15 persons, nights). • Preschool Programs (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 children). • Day Care (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 children). • Elder Care (Building 1900 square feet 10 to 12 clients). Item # 9. • Medical Clinic (Building 1 225 square feet). • Vocational Training (Building 11 2,000 square feet). • Home Ownership and Housing Renovation (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) • Thrift shop (Building II portion of 2,000 square feet) • Worship church training and counseling center (Building 1 900 square feet Sundays or nights 30 to 40 persons). Neighborhood Associations Notified — Central High Neighborhood Association Variance/Waivers: Public Works Conditions: 1. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of East 16th and Jones Street. 2. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 16th Street and Jones Street including 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. The back of curb on Jones Street should be 18 feet from centerline and the back of curb on East 16th Street should be 15.5 feet from centerline. The back of sidewalk should be placed at the property line. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Storm water detention will not apply to the proposed development. 5. Improve corner curb radius at East 16th and Jones Streets to a 15 foot radius with construction. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Item # 9. Countv Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a revised Planned Office Development to allow the construction of a parking lot to serve 31 vehicles and to be used by Little Rock School District. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Jones Street and 16th Street are both shown as Local Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non- residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bic cle Plan: A Class I bike route is located just west of this property. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not covered by a city recognized Neighborhood Action Plan. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. This site plan does not provide enough detail for a thorough review. A full survey of the property is needed to calculate the required street buffers. 3. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum of 8 % of the paved areas be landscaped with interior islands of at least 7 Y2 feet in width and 150 square feet in area. The proposed plan does not currently reflect this minimum. 4. The overall circulation of the parking lot does not work as it is shown on this layout. It is recommend re -designing the parking lot to optimize the space and for better circulation of the vehicles in the parking lot area, areas for thoroughfare and overall circulation. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 7. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Item # 9.