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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6881-B Staff AnalysisX156111 A08 -MM -.1 NAME: McKinstry-Threet Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and Townsend Street DEVELOPER: Pfeifer Family Limited Partnership #2 Three Financial Centre, Suite 409 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2.3 Acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 PCD Office and Retail Revised PCD Office and Retail FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIAN C ESNVAIVE RS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 18,594 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 20, 2001 established the McKinstry-Threet Short -form PCD. The development was to include a mixed use PCD utilizing 2.4 acres of a 41.9 acre tract located on the north side of Cantrell Road, east of Black Road. The applicant proposed a 3 -lot development with one building on each lot. Lot 1 was to contain a one-story 7200 square foot building and 37 parking spaces. The use proposed for Lot 1 was an auto service establishment specializing in tire and battery service. Their services would include related services such as front-end alignments, shock absorber replacement, etc. No services related to engine or transmission repair or paint and body work were proposed. The building was oriented such that the garage bay doors would not face Cantrell Road. Lot 2 was proposed to contain a one-story 4800 square foot building and a 25 space FILE NO.: Z -6881-B (Cont. parking lot. The applicant proposed a mix for the building of no less than 25 percent office and up to 75 percent C-3, General Commercial District uses. The applicant further defined the use of the building by eliminating the following C-3 uses: Appliance Repair, Butcher Shop, Cabinet and Woodworking Shop, Church, College Dormitory, College fraternity or sorority, College, university or seminary, Convenience store with gas pumps, Convent or monastery, Custom sewing or millinery, Establishment of the care of alcoholics, neurotic or psychiatric patients, Feed store, Fire station, Hotel or motel, Lodge or fraternal organization, Multi -family dwellings, Pawnshop, Recycling facility, automated, Seasonal or temporary sales, outside, Secondhand shop, Service station, Tax office, Theater, Amusement, commercial (outside), Building materials sales (open), Bus station and terminal, Car wash, Crematorium, Eating place with drive-in service, Lawn and garden center open display, Lumberyard, Mini -warehouse, Service station with limited motor vehicle repair, Small engine repair, Tool and equipment rental (with outside display), Upholstery shop, furniture. No more than 1200 square feet of the building would be an eating place without drive-in service (restaurant). Lot 3 was proposed to contain a one-story 3600 square foot building and a 21 space parking lot. The building was proposed to be utilized as 100 percent office uses. Lots 2 and 3 would take access from an improved Townsend Street and Lot 1 would have access from a common access drive shared with the property to the west. Lots 1 and 2 would have a driveway connection. The site lies within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The proposed development was to conform to Highway 10 standards except for two minor points. One corner of the building on Lot 1 intruded into the 100 foot front yard setback and the landscape strip along the western perimeter of Lot 1 fell 10 feet below the 25 -foot requirement. The applicant also proposed to abandon a platted but undeveloped 20 -foot wide street right- of-way extended east to west through the site. On Mach 15, 2002, staff presented the Planning Commission at its informal meeting a revised site plan requesting they offer their opinion as to whether the proposed plan would require a full revision to the PCD, ie., return to the full Commission and City Board for approval. The consensus of the Commission was the full revision was not necessary since the proposal resulted in a decrease in intensity of use and buildings and the elements such as curb cuts, building setbacks and landscaping remained unchanged. The Commission did however request the applicant submit a revised site plan to the Subdivision Committee of the Planning Commission when the final development plan was completed. This proposal did not move forward as was presented to the Commission at their March 15, 2002, Informal meeting. An agreement was reached with Twin City Bank, which is currently located on Lot 1 in early 2003. Twin City Banks has developed on Lot 1 with a slightly larger lot than was originally proposed. The applicant is now requesting a revision in the PCD to allow for the development of Lots 2 and 3 with lesser side yard setbacks along the western property line. 2 FILE NO.: Z -6881-B Cont. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the originally approved PCD to modify the rear and side yard setbacks for proposed Lots 2 and 3 of the Candlewood East Subdivision. Lot 2 of the original PCD indicated a west side yard setback of 25 -feet and the east side yard setback of 32.6 feet. The revised PCD indicates a 15 -foot west side yard setback and a 15.4 foot east side yard setback. The original approved PCD for proposed Lot 3 included a west side yard setback of 24 -feet and a east side yard setback of 25.19 feet. The applicant is now requesting a west side yard setback of 15 -feet and a east side yard setback of 15.3 feet. The applicant has indicated with the reduced side yard setbacks a more densely planted landscape area will be provided. The site plan also indicates the rear yard setback on proposed Lot 2 is 22 -feet as opposed to the original 20 -feet and the landscaped area is front of the building has been increased from 4 -feet to 6 -feet. The original PCD approved a 7,200 square foot commercial use on Lot 1, a 4,800 square foot use on Lot 2 to include 3,600 square feet of commercial and 1,200 square feet of office and a 3,600 square foot office use on Lot 3. The total approved was 15,600 square feet of which 10,800 square feet was designated as commercial and 4,800 square feet as office. In the revised PCD the applicant is requesting approval of 3,600 square feet office on Lot 1, 4,640 square feet of commercial on Lot 2 and 3,148 square feet of office on Lot 3. This totals 11,288 square feet of which 4,640 square feet is commercial and 6,748 square feet is office. In summary the commercial square footage 57% or by 6,160 square feet when compared to the original approved PCD. The site also reduced total square footage 27% or by 4,212 square feet when compared to the original PCD. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Twin City Bank is located on Lot 1 of the plat area and the grading of the entire site was completed at the time of construction of the Twin City Bank. Townsend Street is a newly constructed street complete with curb -gutter and sidewalk. The area to the east of the site is a tree covered site. The area to the north of the site is also tree covered. As indicated Twin City Bank is located to the west of the site with a commercial shopping node, the Kroger Center, located further west of the site. There are a mixture of uses to the south of the site both residential and non- residential in nature. 3 FILE NO.: Z -6881-B C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has not revived any comment from area residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified, the Westbury Property Owners Association, the Secluded Hills Property Owners Association, the Westchester/Heatherbrae Property Owners Association, the Piedmont Neighborhood Association and the Pankey Community Improvement Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Townsend Street is a new commercial Street. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. LATA: No comment received. 4 FILE NO.: Z -6881-B (Cont. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a Planned Commercial Development for reductions of side yard setbacks. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and may require dedication of right-of-way and street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. City Recv nixed Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment Goal listed one objective relative to this case: "to promote vigorous enforcement of Landscaping and Excavation Ordinance." The Infrastructure goal also listed an objective relevant to this case: "ensuring that roads are supportive of all transportation modes." This zoning action has minimal effects on transportation. It will require enforcement of the plan's environmental goals to ensure that reduction of the side yard setback does not negatively influence on site landscaping. Landscape: The proposed width of a portion of the on site perimeter landscape strip of Lot 2, adjacent to Townsend Street, is less than the 15 feet required by the Highway 10 Overlay District Ordinance. Additionally, this same ordinance requires an average 25 -foot perimeter landscape width on Lot 2 adjacent to Lot 1. Both Lots 2 and 3 do not provide for the eight -percent interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. An irrigation system to water landscape areas on Lot 2 is required by the Highway 10 Overlay District Ordinance. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 5, 2004) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Johnny Kincade were present representing the request. Staff stated the applicant was proposing to revise a previously approved site plan to allow for reduced setbacks along the western perimeter of proposed Lots 2 and 3. Staff requested the applicant provide additional information concerning proposed signage for Lot 3. Staff also requested the applicant provide a cross access easement between Lots 1 and 2. Staff also requested the applicant provide specific office and commercial uses proposed for the site. y� u FILE NO.: Z -6881-B (Cont. Staff questioned if there would be a dumpster located on the site. The applicant indicated a dumpster would be located on the site and a cross access agreement would allow both dumpsters to be located on Lot 3. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the detention was constructed with existing Lot 1. Staff stated sidewalks would be required along Townsend Street. Mr. White stated sidewalks were in place. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated since the site was located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District Lot 2 would require irrigation. Staff also stated the interior landscaping, appeared to be less than the typical minimum required by the Landscape Ordinance. 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 plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 5, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a shared dumpster location on proposed Lot 3. The applicant has also indicated a cross access easement between Lots 1 and 2 as indicated on the final plat for Lot 1. The applicant has indicated 0-3 and C-3 uses will be utilized to develop the site. The applicant has indicated the available parking based on current ordinance requirements for specific uses will drive the specific users. The site plan also indicates the rear yard setback on proposed Lot 2 is 22 -feet as opposed to the original 20 -feet and the landscaped area is front of the building has been increased from 4 -feet to 6 -feet. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the originally approved PCD to modify the previously approved rear and side yard setbacks for proposed Lots 2 and 3 of the Candlewood East Subdivision. Lot 2 of the original PCD indicated a west side yard setback of 25 -feet and the east side yard setback of 32.6 feet. The revised PCD indicates a 15 -foot west side yard setback and a 15.4 foot east side yard setback. The original approved PCD for proposed Lot 3 included a west side yard setback of 24 -feet and an east side yard setback of 25.19 feet. The applicant is now requesting a west side yard setback of 15 -feet and an east side yard setback of 15.3 feet. The applicant has indicated with the reduced side yard setbacks a more densely planted landscape area will be provided. The applicant has also indicated a reduced landscaping strip for the proposed lots. Staff is supportive of this request. In addition the applicant has indicated a reduction of interior landscaping. Staff supports the applicant's request for the reduction of interior landscaping as well. The propose lots are relatively small and the development of the lots per typical ordinance requirement would be difficult. Staff feels with 0 FILE NO.: Z -6881-B the additional plantings the reduced width will not have a negative impact on adjoining properties. The original PCD approved a 7,200 square foot commercial use on Lot 1, a 4,800 square foot use on Lot 2 to include 3,600 square feet of commercial and 1,200 square feet of office and a 3,600 square foot office use on Lot 3. The total approved was 15,600 square feet of which 10,800 square feet was designated as commercial and 4,800 square feet as office. In the revised PCD the applicant is requesting approval of 3,600 square feet office on Lot 1 (Twin City Bank recently constructed), 4,640 square feet of commercial on Lot 2 and 3,148 square feet of office on Lot 3. This totals 11,288 square feet of which 4,640 square feet is commercial and 6,748 square feet is office. In summary the commercial square footage 57% or by 6,160 square feet when compared to the original approved PCD. The site also reduced total square footage 27% or by 4,212 square feet when compared to the original PCD. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 26, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. M August 26, 2004 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z -6881-B NAME: McKinstry-Threet Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and Townsend Street DEVELOPER: Pfeifer Family Limited Partnership #2 Three Financial Centre, Suite 409 Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 2.3 Acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 PCD Office and Retail Revised PCD Office and Retail FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 18,594 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 20, 2001 established the McKinstry-Threet Short -form PCD. The development was to include a mixed use PCD utilizing 2.4 acres of a 41.9 acre tract located on the north side of Cantrell Road, east of Black Road. The applicant proposed a 3 -lot development with one building on each lot. Lot 1 was to contain a one-story 7200 square foot building and 37 parking spaces. The use proposed for Lot 1 was an auto service establishment specializing in tire and battery service. Their services would include related services such as front-end alignments, shock absorber replacement, etc. No services related to engine or transmission repair or paint and body work were proposed. The building was oriented such that the garage bay doors would not face Cantrell Road. Lot 2 was proposed to contain a one-story 4800 square foot building and a 25 space August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6881-B parking lot. The applicant proposed a mix for the building of no less than 25 percent office and up to 75 percent C-3, General Commercial District uses. The applicant further defined the use of the building by eliminating the following C-3 uses: Appliance Repair, Butcher Shop, Cabinet and Woodworking Shop, Church, College Dormitory, College fraternity or sorority, College, university or seminary, Convenience store with gas pumps, Convent or monastery, Custom sewing or millinery, Establishment of the care of alcoholics, neurotic or psychiatric patients, Feed store, Fire station, Hotel or motel, Lodge or fraternal_ organization, Multi -family dwellings, Pawnshop, Recycling facility, automated, Seasonal or temporary sales, outside, Secondhand shop, Service station, Tax office, Theater, Amusement, commercial (outside), Building materials sales (open), Bus station and terminal, Car wash, Crematorium, Eating place with drive-in service, Lawn and garden center open display, Lumberyard, Mini -warehouse, Service station with limited motor vehicle repair, Small engine repair, Tool and equipment rental (with outside display), Upholstery shop, furniture. No more than 1200 square feet of the building would be an eating place without drive-in service (restaurant). Lot 3 was proposed to contain a one-story 3600 square foot building and a 21 space parking lot. The building was proposed to be utilized as 100 percent office uses. Lots 2 and 3 would take access from an improved Townsend Street and Lot 1 would have access from a common access drive shared with the property to the west. Lots 1 and 2 would have a driveway connection. The site lies within the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The proposed development was to conform to Highway 10 standards except for two minor points. One corner of the building on Lot 1 intruded into the 100 foot front yard setback and the landscape strip along the western perimeter of Lot 1 fell 10 feet below the 25 -foot requirement. The applicant also proposed to abandon a platted but undeveloped 20 -foot wide street right- of-way extended east to west through the site. On Mach 15, 2002, staff presented the Planning Commission at its informal meeting a revised site plan requesting they offer their opinion as to whether the proposed plan would require a full revision to the PCD, ie., return to the full Commission and City Board for approval. The consensus of the Commission was the full revision was not necessary since the proposal resulted in a decrease in intensity of use and buildings and the elements such as curb cuts, building setbacks and landscaping remained unchanged. The Commission did however request the applicant submit a revised site plan to the Subdivision Committee of the Planning Commission when the final development plan was completed. This proposal did not move forward as was presented to the Commission at their March 15, 2002, Informal meeting. An agreement was reached with Twin City Bank, which is currently located on Lot 1 in early 2003. Twin City Banks has developed on Lot 1 with a slightly larger lot than was originally proposed. The applicant is now requesting a P► August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6881-B revision in the PCD to allow for the development of Lots 2 and 3 with lesser side yard setbacks along the western property line. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the originally approved PCD to modify the rear and side yard setbacks for proposed Lots 2 and 3 of the Candlewood East Subdivision. Lot 2 of the original PCD indicated a west side yard setback of 25 -feet and the east side yard setback of 32.6 feet. The revised PCD indicates a 15 -foot west side yard setback and a 15.4 foot east side yard setback. The original approved PCD for proposed Lot 3 included a west side yard setback of 24 -feet and a east side yard setback of 25.19 feet. The applicant is now requesting a west side yard setback of 15 -feet and a east side yard setback of 15.3 feet. The applicant has indicated with the reduced side yard setbacks a more densely planted landscape area will be provided. The site plan also indicates the rear yard setback on proposed Lot 2 is 22 -feet as opposed to the original 20 -feet and the landscaped area is front of the building has been increased from 4 -feet to 6 -feet. The original PCD approved a 7,200 square foot commercial use on Lot 1, a 4,800 square foot use on Lot 2 to include 3,600 square feet of commercial and 1,200 square feet of office and a 3,600 square foot office use on Lot 3. The total approved was 15,600 square feet of which 10,800 square feet was designated as commercial and 4,800 square feet as office. In the revised PCD the applicant is requesting approval of 3,600 square feet office on Lot 1, 4,640 square feet of commercial on Lot 2 and 3,148 square feet of office on Lot 3. This totals 11,288 square feet of which 4,640 square feet is commercial and 6,748 square feet is office. In summary the commercial square footage 57% or by 6,160 square feet when compared to the original approved PCD. The site also reduced total square footage 27% or by 4,212 square feet when compared to the original PCD. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Twin City Bank is located on Lot 1 of the plat area and the grading of the entire site was completed at the time of construction of the Twin City Bank. Townsend Street is a newly constructed street complete with curb -gutter and sidewalk. The area to the east of the site is a tree covered site. The area to the north of the site is also tree covered. As indicated Twin City Bank is located to the west of the site with a commercial shopping node, the Kroger Center, located further west of the site. 3 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6881-B There are a mixture of uses to the south of the site both residential and non- residential in nature. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has not revived any comment from area residents. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified, the Westbury Property Owners Association, the Secluded Hills Property Owners Association, the Westchester/Heatherbrae Property Owners Association, the Piedmont Neighborhood Association and the Pankey Community Improvement Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Townsend Street is a new commercial Street. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. Fire De artment: Place fire hydrants per code Department at 918-3752 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. 4 Contact the Little Rock Fire August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 Cont) FILE NO.: Z -6881-B F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a Planned Commercial Development for reductions of side yard setbacks. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan and may require dedication of right-of-way and street improvements. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment Goal listed one objective relative to this case: "to promote vigorous enforcement of Landscaping and Excavation Ordinance." The Infrastructure goal also listed an objective relevant to this case: "ensuring that roads are supportive of all transportation modes." This zoning action has minimal effects on transportation. It will require enforcement of the plan's environmental goals to ensure that reduction of the side yard setback does not negatively influence on site landscaping. Landscape: The proposed width of a portion of the on site perimeter landscape strip of Lot 2, adjacent to Townsend Street, is less than the 15 feet required by the Highway 10 Overlay District Ordinance. Additionally, this same ordinance requires an average 25 -foot perimeter landscape width on Lot 2 adjacent to Lot 1. Both Lots 2 and 3 do not provide for the eight -percent interior landscaping required by the Landscape Ordinance. An irrigation system to water landscape areas on Lot 2 is required by the Highway 10 Overlay District Ordinance. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 5, 2004) Mr. Joe White and Mr. Johnny Kincade were present representing the request. Staff stated the applicant was proposing to revise a previously approved site plan to allow for reduced setbacks along the western perimeter of proposed Lots 2 and 3. Staff requested the applicant provide additional information concerning 5 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6881-B proposed signage for Lot 3. Staff also requested the applicant provide a cross access easement between Lots 1 and 2. Staff also requested the applicant provide specific office and commercial uses proposed for the site. Staff questioned if there would be a dumpster located on the site. The applicant indicated a dumpster would be located on the site and a cross access agreement would allow both dumpsters to be located on Lot 3. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the detention was constructed with existing Lot 1. Staff stated sidewalks would be required along Townsend Street. Mr. White stated sidewalks were in place. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated since the site was located in the Highway 10 Design Overlay District Lot 2 would require irrigation. Staff also stated the interior landscaping appeared to be less than the typical minimum required by the Landscape Ordinance. 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 plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 5, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a shared dumpster location on proposed Lot 3. The applicant has also indicated a cross access easement between Lots 1 and 2 as indicated on the final plat for Lot 1. The applicant has indicated 0-3 and C-3 uses will be utilized to develop the site. The applicant has indicated the available parking based on current ordinance requirements for specific uses will drive the specific users. The site plan also indicates the rear yard setback on proposed Lot 2 is 22 -feet as opposed to the original 20 -feet and the landscaped area is front of the building has been increased from 4 -feet to 6 -feet. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the originally approved PCD to modify the previously approved rear and side yard setbacks for proposed Lots 2 and 3 of the Candlewood East Subdivision. Lot 2 of the original PCD indicated a west side yard setback of 25 -feet and the east side yard setback of 32.6 feet. The revised PCD indicates a 15 -foot west side yard setback and a 15.4 foot east side yard setback. The original approved PCD for proposed Lot 3 included a west side yard setback of 24 -feet and an east side yard setback of 25.19 feet. The applicant is now requesting a west side yard setback of 15 -feet and an east side yard setback of 15.3 feet. The applicant has indicated with the reduced side yard setbacks a 0 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO. 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6881-B more densely planted landscape area will be provided. The applicant has also indicated a reduced landscaping strip for the proposed lots. Staff is supportive of this request. In addition the applicant has indicated a reduction of interior landscaping. Staff supports the applicant's request for the reduction of interior landscaping as well. The propose lots are relatively small and the development of the lots per typical ordinance requirement would be difficult. Staff feels with the additional plantings the reduced width will not have a negative impact on adjoining properties. The original PCD approved a 7,200 square foot commercial use on Lot 1, a 4,800 square foot use on Lot 2 to include 3,600 square feet of commercial and 1,200 square feet of office and a 3,600 square foot office use on Lot 3. The total approved was 15,600 square feet of which 10,800 square feet was designated as commercial and 4,800 square feet as office. In the revised PCD the applicant is requesting approval of 3,600 square feet office on Lot 1 (Twin City Bank recently constructed), 4,640 square feet of commercial on Lot 2 and 3,148 square feet of office on Lot 3. This totals 11,288 square feet of which 4,640 square feet is commercial and 6,748 square feet is office. In summary the commercial square footage 57% or by 6,160 square feet when compared to the original approved PCD. The site also reduced total square footage 27% or by 4,212 square feet when compared to the original PCD. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: . (AUGUST 26, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z -6881-B NAME: McKinstry-Threet Revised Short -form PCD LOCATION: located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and Townsend Street Planning Staff Comments: 6 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. 2. Provide details of any proposed signage on the site plan. Lot 2 indicates a six-foot high 50 -square foot sign. Signage has not been indicated for proposed Lot 3. 3. Label the cross access easement along the front drive. 4. Provide the acreage of each lot on the proposed site plan. 5. Provide specific commercial and office uses proposed. 6. Provide the maximum building height in the general notes section of the proposed �• site plan. ,y 7. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so indicate the location on the proposed site plan along with a note concerning the required screening. 8. Is any fencing proposed as a part of the proposed development? If so indicate the location along with a note concerning the required screening. U kk �Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: . J �J 1. Townsend Street is a new commercial Street. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected- Entergy: ffected.Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system.