HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6693 Staff AnalysisJuly 8, 1999
ITEM NO.: 8
NAME: Hatley - Short -Form PCD
LOCATION: 4810 Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Robert Hatley None
4810 Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
AREA: 0.96 acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
ZONING: C-3
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
FILE NO.: Z-6693
FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Commercial
PROPOSED USE: Commercial
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 4810
Stagecoach Road from C-3 to PCD in order to add truck and
trailer rental as a permitted use to the existing use of
the property. There are currently two (2) buildings on the
site, as noted on the attached site plan. The larger
building is currently an antique shop, with some outside
display. Part of the smaller building is a beauty shop,
with the remainder of the building housing an office for a
lawn sprinkler business.
The applicant proposes to add an area of truck and trailer
parking as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant
has noted that at any given time there will be 2 to 4
trucks and 3 to 4 trailers (U -Haul type) on the property.
There will be a small office for the truck/trailer rental
business within the antique shop building. The applicant
also notes,that the smaller building will eventually be
used for furniture refinishing as an accessory use to the
antique shop.
July 8, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6693
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There are two (2) existing buildings on the site, as noted
in paragraph A. There are existing gravel parking areas
along the north, south and east sides of the antique shop
building.
There are commercial uses to the east along Asher Avenue,
with the Farmers Association farm supply business located
immediately west. Single-family residences and a church
are located to the north across Colonel Glenn Road, with
additional single-family residences to the south across
Stagecoach Road.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The John Barrow and Westwood Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff
has received no comments on this application.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet
from centerline will be required.
2. Colonel Glenn Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as
a principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to 55
feet from centerline will be required. Widening of
Colonel Glenn to arterial standards will be required with
construction.
3.Dedicate right-of-way for proposed turn lanes per AHTD
drawings.
4.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing street
lights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock
Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6.Traffic count for Stagecoach Road (Hwy. 5) South of
Colonel Glenn was 6,700 in 1997 and Colonel Glenn Road
East of Hwy. 5 was 11,000 in 1997.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
AP&L: No Comment received.
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July 8, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6693
Arkla: No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comment received.
Water: A reduced pressure valve backflow preventer is
required for beauty shops and car washes. Contact the
Water Works if larger and/or additional water service is
needed.
Fire Department: No Comment.
County Planning: No Comment received.
CATA: No issues.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
This request is in the 65th Street West Planning District
and is shown as Neighborhood Commercial on the Land Use
Plan. The limited scale of the proposed use (antique
store) is consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: There is not a
neighborhood plan for this area at this time.
Landscape Issues:
If new vehicular use areas are to be developed, they will
be required to be landscaped.
G. ANALYSIS:
In light of the Master Street Plan requirements for this
property, right-of-way dedication and street improvements,
and the fact that there are public projects planned for
street improvements to Stagecoach and Colonel Glenn Roads,
the applicant has decided to withdraw the PCD rezoning
request. The applicant notified staff of the withdrawal
request on June 25, 1999. Staff supports the withdrawal.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the withdrawal as requested by
the applicant.
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July 8, 1999
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.)
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
FILE NO.: Z-6693
( JUNE 17, 19 9 9 )
The applicant was not present. Staff briefly described the
proposed PCD site plan. There was a brief discussion concerning
the existing use of the property.
The Public Works requirements, right-of-way dedication and
street improvements, were briefly discussed.
Staff informed the Committee that the applicant would be
contacted and notified of all requirements.
After the brief discussion, the Committee forwarded the PCD to
the full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JULY 8, 1999)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter on July 1, 1999 requesting that this item be withdrawn,
without prejudice. Staff supported the withdrawal request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion
within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal, without prejudice. A
motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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