HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6909-A Staff AnalysisAugust 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z -6909-A
NAME: Longley Baptist Church Family Life Center —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 9900 Geyer Springs Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Longley Baptist Church/Phillip Lewis
PROPOSAL: A revision to the previously approved conditional use
permit is requested to allow for the addition of a new,
family life center building on this R-2 zoned church
property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the west side of Geyer Springs Road, one block
south of the McClellan High School campus.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD'
The CUP for the church was approved in 2000 and the church was
constructed not long after. It is located in an area that consists primarily of
single family and multifamily uses and zoning. Other uses in the
immediate area include other churches. The McClellan High School
campus and the Africa Heritage House (adjacent to the north). An
undeveloped, wooded, 30± acre tract is adjacent to the north. Allowing
the addition of a family life center building to this existing 16± acre tract
should not affect the church's continued compatibility with the
neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and SWLR United for Progress, OUR and Santa
Monica Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via two driveways off of Geyer Springs Road.
There are currently 295 paved parking spaces on the site. 66 of the
spaces will be relocated to accommodate placement of the new building
and an additional 49 new spaces will be added, resulting in a new total
of 344 parking spaces. The original CUP approval indicated the total
seating in the church sanctuary would be 700, requiring 175 parking
spaces (1 space/4 seats). The new parking will be located behind (west)
the church.
August 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6909-A
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
Any new parking or redevelopment of existing parking areas shall comply
with the current landscape code. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use
area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to be
evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For developments with
more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the minimum size of an
interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet. Interior
islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width.
Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one
(1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces.
Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to
planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree
and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for
each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre
or larger.
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.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
3. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be
required.
4. Show proposed gate on the plan. Gates should be placed at least 20
ft. from the street curb and open inward.
August 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5909-A
6, UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
LR Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Sewer plan review
required.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, there are a
few different locations on site where Entergy facilities may need to be
adjusted to accommodate the construction of the proposed building and
associated parking lots. A three phase power line exists on the north side
of the property and extends south to serve the existing structure. There
are lights and poles in other locations which may need to be relocated and
clearances to overhead wires checked. The most critical location may be
the location of the building relative to the overhead power line on the very
north edge of the property. NESC and OSHA clearance requirements
must be maintained. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service
requirements and additional facilities location(s) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request
for water service must be met.
The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required.
If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the
Developer's expense.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after
additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures
for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by
the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock
Fire Department is required.
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.
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August 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6909-A
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter.
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.
The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private
lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's
material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected
by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of
Customer Owned Line Agreement is required.
Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze
shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives
are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be required.
This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution
system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate
pressure and fire protection.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
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August 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.. Z -6909-A
• 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as
per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D105.1 —13105.4
• D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial
fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this
section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement
to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior
wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
■ D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
• D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of
15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be
positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the
building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned
shall be approved by the fire code official.
• D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the
aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be
permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official
r and Fndc_
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in
excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions
in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and
Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Regards, Captain Rhodes and Captain Hogue
Office: 918-3710
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August 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6909-A
Building Codes: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche littlerock.or or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@littierock.org.
County Planning: No comments
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JULY 22, 2015)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted some additional
information was needed. The applicant was asked to provide a signage plan and
to provide the building height and materials. The applicant stated he would
provide building elevations that include that information. He stated the building
was designed to complement the existing building. Staff asked for a site lighting
plan or a commitment that all lighting would be low-level and directional, aimed
downward and into the site. The applicant was asked indicate any dumpster and
required screening and any proposed fencing. The applicant stated he was not
aware of any plans to put up any fencing.
Public Works Landscape Comments were discussed. The applicant was
instructed to review the other agency comments and to contact them if there
were any questions.
The applicant was instructed to submit responses to staff issues. The Committee
determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full
Commission.
AFF ANALYSIS:
On September 14, 2000, the Commission approved a conditional use permit to
allow for construction of a new church on this R-2 zoned, 16.06 acre tract. The
development consisted of a single building and associated parking. The building
contained a 700 seat sanctuary, classrooms, offices and other use areas typical
to a church. No additional use such as a day care or private school were
requested. Subsequently the church received a one year deferral of the paving
requirement for the parking lot. The building and paved parking have been
constructed.
August 13, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6909-A
The church is now requesting approval of a revision to the CUP to allow for
construction of a family life center building. The new building will be constructed
to the north of the existing church building and will be connected to the existing
building by a covered walkway. The new building will be constructed over a
portion of the existing parking lot. The parking will be reconfigured and new
parking will be added to the rear (west) of the church buildings. The reconfigured
parking will result in a net gain of 49 new parking spaces.
The family life center building will be constructed of materials to match the
existing church building. The new building will contain a gymnasium that will
double as a dining space for church dinners and events, classrooms, a warming
kitchen and restrooms.
The applicant submitted responses to the issues raised at Subdivision
Committee. The building height will not exceed the allowable height in R-2 of 35
feet. Signage will consist of a wall sign on the building's east fagade, facing
Geyer Springs Road. The applicant states the seating capacity in the existing
sanctuary is 614, slightly less than the previously approved capacity of 700. All
site lighting will be low-level and directional, aimed downward and into the site.
The existing dumpster is screened with a privacy fence. There is no fencing on
the site and no new fencing is proposed. The applicant has responded
affirmatively to all other comments.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff believes the
proposed family life center building is an appropriate addition to this existing
church site. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 13, 2015)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved,
including all staff recommended comments and conditions, by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
JULY 22, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5. LONGLEY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY
LIFE CENTER - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
9900 GEYER SPRINGS ROAD (Z -6909 -A) -
Planning Staff Comments:
1. There is no Bill of Assurance for this acreage tract.
2. Provide a signage plan for the new building.
3. Provide building height & building exterior materials
4. Provide total seating in main worship area of existing church
5. Provide total number of parking spaces to be on the site upon completion
6. Indicate any new site lighting & describe. All site lighting should be low-level & directional, aimed
downward & into the site
7. Is there a dumpster on the site? If so, locate it & the required screening.
8. Locate & describe any existing and proposed fencing.
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested.
Public Works:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior
to occupancy.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for
stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
3. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-
of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
4. Show proposed gate on the plan. Gates should be placed at least 20 ft. from the street curb and open
inward.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
LR Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Sewer plan review required.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, there are a few different locations on site
where Entergy facilities may need to be adjusted to accommodate the construction of the proposed
building and associated parking lots. A three phase power line exists on the north side of the property and
extends south to serve the existing structure. There are lights and poles in other locations which may need
to be relocated and clearances to overhead wires checked. The most critical location may be the location
of the building relative to the overhead power line on the very north edge of the property. NESC and
OSHA clearance requirements must be maintained. Contact Entergy in advance regarding future service
requirements and additional facilities location(s) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received
AT&T: No comment received
ITEM NO.: 5. (CON'T) Z -6909-A
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met.
The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or
private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at
the Developer's expense.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review.
Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required.
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.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work
would be done at the expense of the developer
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
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.
The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be
installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be
inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line
Agreement is required.
Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double
detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer shall be
required.
This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water
facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located
on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
ITEM NO.: 5. CON'T Z -6909-A
■ 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1— D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof
surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes
of this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched
roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is
greater.
■ D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed with of 26',
exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
• D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition
shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall
be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial
fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
■ D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the aerial fire
apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions
shall be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official
Dead Rnds.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess
of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4.
Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 —
C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per
Table C 105.1.
Regards, Captain Rhodes and Captain Hogue
Office: 918-3710
Building Codes: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a
building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey r�i littlerock.ar or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderferc littlerock.or r.
County Planning: No comments
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
Planning Division: No comments.
ITEM NO.: 5. CAN'T 2-6909-A
Landscape:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
Any new parking or redevelopment of existing parking areas shall comply with the current landscape code.
Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space needs to
be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). For developments with more than one hundred fifty
(150) parking spaces the minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square
feet. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included
in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces.
Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along
the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for
each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger.
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.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday July 29, 2015. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties
located within two hundred (200) feet of the sit no later than Wednesday July 29, 2015. The City -provided
notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than August 7, 2015.
PHILLIP LEWIS ENGINEERING, INC.
Structural/Civil Design
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
July 29, 2015
Application to:
City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
On Behalf of:
Longley Baptist Church
9900 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, Arkansas
Re: Annotations to City Review Comments for: Revision of Existing Conditional Use Permit to
Allow for Construction of New Family Life Center for Use and Benefit of Longley Baptist Church
located at 9900 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas
We are respectfully submitting the following annotations to the City of Little Rock's review
comments for the subject property listed above. The following information is associated with the
revision request:
Planning Staff Comments:
I . There is no Bill of Assurance for this acreage tract. Concur. Acknowledge.
2. Provide a signage plan for the new building. Concur. See attached elevations.
3. Provide building height & building exterior materials Concur. See attached
elevations. Building is under 30 feet in height.
4. Provide total seating in main worship area of existing church Concur. 614 total.
5. Provide total number of parking spaces to be on the site upon completion
6. Indicate any new site lighting & describe. All site lighting should be low-level &
directional, aimed downward & into the site. Concur. See attached electrical
site/lighting plan.
7. Is there a dumpster on the site? If so, locate it & the required screening. Concur.
Existing dumpster is screened with a privacy fence.
8. Locate & describe any existing and proposed fencing. Concur. No existing or
new fencing on the site planned.
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested.
Public Works:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy. Concur. Will comply.
2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Concur. Will comply.
3. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial.
A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Concur.
PHILLIP LEWIS ENGINEERING, INC.
Structural/Civil Design
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Will comply.
4. Show proposed gate on the plan. Gates should be placed at least 20 ft. from
the street curb and open inward. Concur. Will comply, however, no gates are
currently planned.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning
LR Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Sewer plan review required. Concur. Will
comply.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, there are a few different
locations on site where Entergy facilities may need to be adjusted to accommodate the
construction of the proposed building and associated parking lots. A three phase power
line exists on the north side of the property and extends south to serve the existing
structure. There are lights and poles in other locations which may need to be relocated
and clearances to overhead wires checked. The most critical location may be the location
of the building relative to the overhead power line on the very north edge of the property.
NESC and OSHA clearance requirements must be maintained. Contact Entergy in
advance regarding future service requirements and additional facilities location(s) as this
project proceeds. Concur. Will comply.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received Concur. Acknowledged.
AT&T: No comment received. Concur. Acknowledged.
ITEM NO.. 5. CON'T
(Z -6909-A)
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service
must be met. Concur. Will comply.
The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire
hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Concur. Will
comply.
Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas
Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact
Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or
fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering
Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Concur. Will comply.
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
PHILLIP LEWIS ENGINEERING, INC.
Structural/Civil Design
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
metered connections off the private fire system. Concur. Acknowledged.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas
Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
Concur. Will comply.
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-I226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for
this project. Concur. Will comply.
The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private
facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction
specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the
State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Concur.
Will comply.
Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated
with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure
zone backflow preventer shall be required. Concur. Will comply.
This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system.
Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection.
Concur. Acknowledged.
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants,
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a
hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum
road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Concur. Will comply.
ITEM NO.: 5. CON'T
(Z -6909-A)
■ 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D105.1 — D105.4
PHILLIP LEWIS ENGINEERING, INC.
Structural/Civil Design
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
• D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane
and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof surfaces
shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection
of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
Concur. Highest point of building is below 30 feet.
• D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof. Concur. Acknowledged.
• D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30
feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the
building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. Concur. Will comply.
• D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over
the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and
the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the approval
of the fire code official Concur. Will comply.
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround
provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus
access roads. Concur. Acknowledged.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention
Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull
501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshals Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-
3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Concur. Will
comply.
Regards, Captain Rhodes and Captain Hogue
Office: 918-3710
Building Codes: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process, contact a commercial plans examiner: Concur. Will comply.
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche littlerock.or or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer littlerock.or .
County Planning: No comments. Concur. Acknowledged.
PHILLIP LEWIS ENGINEERING, INC.
Structural/Civil Design
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. Concur. Acknowledged.
Planning Division: No comments.
ITEM NO.: 5. CON'T
LZ -6909-A)
Landscape_
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements. Concur. Will comply.
Any new parking or redevelopment of existing parking areas shall comply with the
current landscape code. Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated
for green space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking
area(s). For developments with more than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces the
minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be three hundred (300) square feet.
Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees
shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve
(12) parking spaces. Concur. Will comply.
Building landscape areas shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3)
feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be
planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use
area abutting the building. Concur. Will comply.
An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. Concur.
Acknowledged.
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. Concur. Will comply.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if
required) no later than Wednesday July 29, 2015. Required notices are to be sent via
certified mail to all owners of properties located within two hundred (200) feet of the sit
no later than Wednesday July 29, 2015. The City -provided notice form must be used.
Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than August 7, 2015. Concur. Will
comply.
PHILLIP LEWIS ENGINEERING, INC.
Structural/Civil Design
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Suite 200
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Again, we sincerely appreciate the City's consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Phillip Lewis, P.E.
c.501.350.9840