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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6732-E Staff AnalysisNovember 4, 2010 FILE NO.: Z -6732-E NAME: Downtown Dog'z Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 918 East 7th Street and 625 Byrd Street DEVELOPER: Downtown Dog'z Ms. Stephanie Rogers 505 Rector Street Little Rock, AR 72202 SURVEYOR: Steven Beadle Surveying Co. Inc. 312 West Justice Road Cabot, AR 72023 AREA: 0.96 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEV STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: UU with a CUP for 1-2 uses ALLOWED USES: Residential, Commercial, Office and Industrial PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE BACKGROUND: Add outdoor play for animals as an allowable activity for this site — Retaining UU and 1-2 uses Ordinance No. 18,227 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on March 7, 2000, rezoned a larger area including this site from various zoning classifications to UU, Urban Use District. A CUP for this site was also approved with 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable uses for this block. A. PROPOSALIRE DUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicants are currently located at 505 Rector Street and are proposing to relocate their business to this site located on the corner of 6th and Byrd Streets. The warehouse building located on this corner contains approximately 11,500 square feet of space. The applicant ;s proposing to occupy only a portion FILE NO,� Z -6732-E Cont. of the warehouse building, 6,000 square feet, while the existing tenant will continue to occupy the remainder of the building. There is also an adjacent standalone building located at the corner of Collins and East 7th Streets which will be occupied by a different tenant. Downtown Dog'z will also lease approximately 5, 000 square feet of yard area. According to the applicant they have been at the Rector Street location for three (3) years and have built a large customer base for the business. The applicant states the customers enjoy the business not only for the care given to their pets but also for the convenient location to the Downtown/River Market area. The business is a doggy daycare, boarding, grooming and training facility. The business houses pets for many of the downtown hotels which do not allow pets to stay. The current facility can accommodate up to 90 dogs on a daily basis with both boarding and daycare. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday pickup and drop-off service by appointment only. Overnight boarders are checked on constantly. Outside areas are kept waste free, insect free and disinfected regularly with modern methods. The existing site contains a six (6) foot wood fence around the play area to assist with noise control. The new location will also include a six (6) foot wood fence. The applicants have indicated the new site located at Byrd and 7th Streets is a better location because of the spacious outside area for dogs and there are a number of large mature trees located on the site which will aid in keeping the pets cool. The new location is also further from the interstate but still away from homes so noise will not be a concern. The outside area will have privacy panels so the outdoor play areas will not be visible from the street. The request is to retain UU, Urban use District Uses and 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable uses for the site. The Bill of Assurance for this site does not address the request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains two warehouse building located along East 71h Street. The site is fenced with a chain link fence around the perimeters which includes the area between East 6th and 7th Streets, Collins and Byrd Streets. There are a number of large mature trees located within the site. To the south of the site is a transportation company and a siding company. To the east of the site is vacant property. North of the site are office/warehouse developments including an electrical supply business and a paint distribution business. West of the site is a truck wash and southwest is a hotel. 2 FILE NO.: Z-6732 =E Cont. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet, and the Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. East 6th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Byrd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 7th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of East 6th Street/Byrd Street and Byrd Street/East 7th Street. 5. With future development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 7. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this 3 FILE NO.: Z -6732-E Cont. project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Plann ng: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN- Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Commercial Development to allow a 'doggie daycare.' The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Action Plan. Master Street Plan: East 7th Street and Byrd Street are both Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. 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: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Additional landscaping may be required in conjunction with any new parking areas. 0 FILE NO.: Z -6732-E Cont. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 14, 2010) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the site was located within the Presidential Park Design Overlay District. Staff requested details of the proposed signage including ground and building signage. Staff also requested the applicant provide a full size scaleabie drawing of the site plan. Staff stated street trees and street furniture would be required if the renovation to the existing building exceeded fifty percent (50%) of the buildings current replacement cost. Staff stated any trees located within the public right of way could count for credit of this requirement. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated right of way dedications would be required along the abutting streets 30 -feet from centerline. Staff stated radial dedications would be required at the intersections of the abutting streets. Staff stated a franchise agreement from public works would be required for the private improvements within the public right of way. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated additional landscaping would be required with the addition of any paved areas on the site. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. 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 survey resolving a number of the issues raised at the October 14, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has clarified the entire site will not be leased by Downtown Dog'z; only a portion of the existing warehouse building and a portion of the yard area. The applicant has indicated a six (6) foot screening fence will be placed along Byrd Street and a portion of East 6th Street to limit the visibility of the animals from the abutting streets. The signage proposed will comply with signage allowed in the Presidential Park Design Overlay District and the UU Zoning District or a maximum of six (6) feet in height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. The site is located within the Presidential Park Design Overlay District and the base zoning of the site is UU, Urban Use District. The reason for the rezoning request to PCD is to allow the outdoor play aspect of the business. The UU Zoning District allows for the use of the site but requires all activities to take place indoors with the exception of outdoor dining. Both the Overlay and the Zoning District require the placement of street trees within the public right of way if any new development or redevelopment of existing buildings exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the buildings current replacement value or there is an expansion of an 5 FILE NO.: Z -6732-E (Cont. existing development. The design guidelines are to be implemented when a permit is requested for exterior improvements on buildings or in the public right of way. Routine repairs, maintenance and interior alterations do not require compliance with the DOD requirements. There are no new paved areas proposed with the reuse of this building. Only cosmetic repairs will be completed to the building including interior painting. There is an existing chain link fence located around the perimeter of the site. A six (6) foot wood fence will be added along a portion of East 6th Street and Byrd Street. A six (6) foot wood fence will also be added on the interior of the yard area to separate this user from the user of the remainder of the building. The applicant is seeking a rezoning from UU to PCD to allow the use of a portion of this building and site as a doggie daycare with an outdoor play area. The property is currently zoned UU with a CUP to allow 1-2, Light Industrial uses as allowable uses. Within the 1-2 Zoning District an animal pound or kennel is allowed. The Zoning Ordinance defines an animal pound or clinic as a public or private facility including outside runs for enclosure or animals, especially stray or unlicensed pets or for pets being boarded for short periods of time. Since the UU Zoning District specifically states all uses are to be inside or enclosed the rezoning is necessary. The request is to retain UU, Urban -use District Uses and 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable uses for the site. Staff is supportive of the request. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the reuse of this site as proposed will have a significant impact on the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 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: (NOVEMBER 4, 2010) The applicant was present representing the request. 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 Chair entertained a motion for placement on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. N November 4, 2010 ITEM NO.: 7 NAME: Downtown Dog'z Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 918 East 7th Street and 625 Byrd Street DEVELOPER: Downtown Dog'z Ms. Stephanie Rogers 505 Rector Street Little Rock, AR 72202 RI IRl/FYOR- Steven Beadle Surveying Co. Inc. 312 West Justice Road Cabot, AR 72023 FILE NO.: Z -6732-E AREA: 0.96 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: UU with a CUP for 1-2 uses ALLOWED USES: Residential, Commercial, Office and Industrial PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Add outdoor play for animals as an allowable activity for this site — Retaining UU and 1-2 uses BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 18,227 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on March 7, 2000, rezoned a larger area including this site from various zoning classifications to UU, Urban Use District. A CUP for this site was also approved with 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable uses for this block. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicants are currently located at 505 Rector Street and are proposing to relocate their business to this site located on the corner of 6th and Byrd Streets. The warehouse building located on this corner contains approximately November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6732-E 11,500 square feet of space. The applicant is proposing to occupy only a portion of the warehouse building, 6,000 square feet, while the existing tenant will continue to occupy the remainder of the building. There is also an adjacent standalone building located at the corner of Collins and East 7th Streets which will be occupied by a different tenant. Downtown Dog'z will also lease approximately 5, 000 square feet of yard area. According to the applicant they have been at the Rector Street location for three (3) years and have built a large customer base for the business. The applicant states the customers enjoy the business not only for the care given to their pets but also for the convenient location to the Downtown/River Market area. The business is a doggy daycare, boarding, grooming and training facility. The business houses pets for many of the downtown hotels which do not allow pets to stay. The current facility can accommodate up to 90 dogs on a daily basis with both boarding and daycare. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday pickup and drop-off service by appointment only. Overnight boarders are checked on constantly. Outside areas are kept waste free, insect free and disinfected regularly with modern methods. The existing site contains a six (6) foot wood fence around the play area to assist with noise control. The new location will also include a six (6) foot wood fence. The applicants have indicated the new site located at Byrd and 7th Streets is a better location because of the spacious outside area for dogs and there are a number of large mature trees located on the site which will aid in keeping the pets cool. The new location is also further from the interstate but still away from homes so noise will not be a concern. The outside area will have privacy panels so the outdoor play areas will not be visible from the street. The request is to retain UU, Urban use District Uses and 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable uses for the site. The Bill of Assurance for this site does not address the request. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains two warehouse building located along East 7th Street. The site is fenced with a chain link fence around the perimeters which includes the area between East 6th and 7th Streets, Collins and Byrd Streets. There are a number of large mature trees located within the site. To the south of the site is a transportation company and a siding company. To the east of the site is vacant property. North of the site are office/warehouse developments including an 61 November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. ILE NO.: Z -6732 - electrical supply business and a paint distribution business. West of the site is a truck wash and southwest is a hotel. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff_ has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet, and the Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. East 6th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Byrd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 7th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of East 6th Street/Byrd Street and Byrd Street/East 7th Street. 5. With future development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 7. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. 191 November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: 7 -6732 - Central Arkansas Water: No objection. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire De artment: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Count Plannin : No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment. F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Commercial Development to allow a 'doggie daycare.' The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Action Plan. Master Street Plan: East 7th Street and Byrd Street are both Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. 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: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity 51 November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. Landscape: FILE NO.: Z -3732-E 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Additional landscaping may be required in conjunction with any new parking areas. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 14, 2010) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the site was located within the Presidential Park Design Overlay District. Staff requested details of the proposed signage including ground and building signage. Staff also requested the applicant provide a full size scaleable drawing of the site plan. Staff stated street trees and street furniture would be required if the renovation to the existing building exceeded fifty percent (50%) of the buildings current replacement cost. Staff stated any trees located within the public right of way could count for credit of this requirement. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated right of way dedications would be required along the abutting streets 30 -feet from centerline. Staff stated radial dedications would be required at the intersections of the abutting streets. Staff stated a franchise agreement from public works would be required for the private improvements within the public right of way. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated additional landscaping would be required with the addition of any paved areas on the site. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. 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 survey resolving a number of the issues raised at the October 14, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has clarified the entire site will not be leased by Downtown Dog'z; only a portion of the existing warehouse building and a. portion of the yard area. The applicant has indicated a six (6) foot screening fence will be placed along Byrd Street and a portion of East 6th Street to limit the visibility of the animals from the abutting streets. The signage proposed will comply with signage allowed in the 5 November 4, 2010 SUBDIVJSION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6732-E Presidential Park Design Overlay District and the UU Zoning District or a maximum of six (6) feet in height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. The site is located within the Presidential Park Design Overlay District and the base zoning of the site is UU, Urban Use District. The reason for the rezoning request to PCD is to allow the outdoor play aspect of the business. The UU Zoning District allows for the use of the site but requires all activities to take place indoors with the exception of outdoor dining. Both the Overlay and the Zoning District require the placement of street trees within the public right of way if any new development or redevelopment of existing buildings exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the buildings current replacement value or there is an expansion of an existing development. The design guidelines are to be implemented when a permit is requested for exterior improvernents on buildings or in the public right of Way. Routine repairs, maintenance and interior alterations do not require compliance with the DOD requirements. There are no new paved areas proposed with the reuse of this building. Only cosmetic repairs will be completed to the building including interior painting. There is an existing chain link fence located around the perimeter of the site. A six (6) foot wood fence will be added along a portion of East 6th Street and Byrd Street. A six (6) foot wood fence will also be added on the interior of the yard area to separate this user from the user of the remainder of the building. The applicant is seeking a rezoning from UU to PCD to allow the use of a portion of this building and site as a doggie daycare with an outdoor play area. The property is currently zoned UU with a CUP to allow 1-2, Light Industrial uses as allowable uses. Within the 1-2 Zoning District an animal pound or kennel is allowed. The Zoning Ordinance defines an animal pound or clinic as a public or private facility including outside runs for enclosure or animals, especially stray or unlicensed pets or for pets being boarded for short periods of time. Since the UU Zoning District specifically states all uses are to be inside or enclosed the rezoning is necessary. The request is to retain UU, Urban use District Uses and 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable uses for the site. Staff is supportive of the request. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the reuse of this site as proposed will have a significant impact on the area. N November 4, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: FILE NO.: Z -6732-E 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. I_ANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBR 4, 2010) The applicant was present representing the request. 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 Chair entertained a motion for placement on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. 7 ITEM NO.: 7. Z -6732-E NAME: Downtown Dog'z Short -form PCD LOCATION: located at 918 East 7th Street and 625 Byrd Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of abutting property owners 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 October 20, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than November 29, 2010. 2. The site is located in the Presidential Park Design Overlay District. The DOD requires street furniture and street trees. Based on the frontage a total of two (2) pieces of street furniture would be required along East 6th Street. Street trees are required on East 6th Street spaced 30 -inches on center. A specific listing of trees is provided in the ordinance. The trees must be 3 -inch caliper trees. Street trees are also required along Collins, East 7th and Byrd Streets per the UU (Urban Use) District. Trees are to be located 30 -feet on center. 3. Signage is allowed per signage in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. 4. Provide a full size scaleable survey/site plan. 5. The surveyor must show the centerlines of the abutting streets. 6. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site. 7. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? Provide the location of the dumpster along with a note concerning the required screening. Variance/Waivers: Public Works Conditions: 1. The survey provided is not drawn to scale. Provide a scaleable survey. 2. East 6th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Byrd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 7th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 5. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Collins Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 6. A 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections of East 6th Street/Byrd Street; Byrd Street/East 7th Street; East 7th Street/Collins Street; and Collins Street/East 6th Street. 7. With future development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 8. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 9. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire De artment: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Countv Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment. Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning to Planned Commercial Development to allow a `doggie daycare.' The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. This area is not covered by a Neighborhood Action Plan. Master Street Plan: East 7th Street and Byrd Street are both Local Streets on the Master Street Plan. 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: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer minimal ordinance requirements. 2. Street trees are required. 3. Additional landscaping may be required in conjunction with any new parking areas. Revised latl Ian: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.