HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6814-D Staff AnalysisFebruary 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -6814-D
NAME: Otter Creek Elementary School — Revised Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION: 16,000 Otter Creek Parkway
OWNER/APPLICANT: Little Rock School District/Peters and Associates
PROPOSAL: A revision to the previously approved conditional use
permit for this existing school is requested to allow for
the construction of additional parking. The property is
zoned R-2.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the east side of Otter Creek Parkway, in the
Otter Creek Neighborhood.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The school is located within a single family residential neighborhood.
Single family residences on R-2 zoned lots are adjacent to the north, east
and across the Parkway to the west. The homeowner's association
recreation facility is adjacent to the south. The addition of the proposed
parking will not affect the school's compatibility with the neighborhood.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Otter Creek and
SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of
this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the proposed 24 space parking lot will be off of the
southernmost, existing driveway. There will be no new driveway onto
Otter Creek Parkway. The parking lot will have one-way circulation and
will tie into the existing driveway in front of the school.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
An additional interior landscape island is needed along the southernmost
row of parking per the landscape ordinance to satisfy the "evenly
distributed" portion.
February 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont) FILE NO.: Z -6814-D
Unless existing vegetation will screen the parking lot along the
southernmost perimeter then additional landscaping will be required.
An automatic irrigation system to water the landscaped areas is required.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
AT&T (SBC): No Comments received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water
meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 11, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted there were few
comments on the application. It was noted that additional interior landscaping
was needed. The applicant responded that the plan would be revised to reflect
the required landscaping.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
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February 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -6814-D
The applicant was advised to submit a revised plan by January 17, 2007.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Otter Creek Elementary School is located on the R-2 zoned property at 16,000
Otter Creek Parkway. A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
expansion of the parking lot by the addition of 24 parking spaces. Access to the
expanded parking lot will be off of an existing driveway. There will be no new
curb -cut onto Otter Creek Parkway. The parking lot will have one-way circulation
and will tie onto the existing driveways and parking areas. The parking lot will be
landscaped to comply with City Code.
On January 17, 2007, the applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing the
issues raised at Subdivision Committee. An additional landscape island has
been provided within the southern row of parking spaces. Hose bibs for irrigation
have been located within 75 feet of the landscape areas. Existing vegetation
provides screening along the southern perimeter of the site.
To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues. There is no bill of
assurance issue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P subject to compliance with
the City's Landscape Ordinance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 15, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the City's
Landscape Ordinance. There was no further discussion. The item was placed
on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was
8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
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