HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6934-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -6934-A
NAME: Stagecoach Road Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located in the 11000 Block of Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
Jeronimo Lopez
6621 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
ENGINEER:
Jim Patterson
3501 HWY 161
North Little Rock, AR 72117
AREA: 2.56 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE -
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
C -1, Neighborhood Commercial
Neighborhood Retail
PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
Office/Warehouse — Contractors storage yard
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: A two year deferral of the street improvements
to Stagecoach Road.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from C-1, Neighborhood
Commercial to PCD to allow an insulation company office/warehouse to locate
on the site. The building is proposed as a single story building containing 20,000
square feet and the site plan indicates the placement of 14 parking spaces. The
building is proposed with 20 percent office/sales and 80 percent warehouse.
Four truck dock doors are proposed along the western fagade of the building.
The maximum building height proposed is 30 -feet. A single sign is proposed
within the front yard setback. The signage is proposed consistent with signage
allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square
feet in area.
FILE NO.: Z -6934-A (Cont.
A second building has been identified on the site plan for future development.
The building is proposed with 7,500 square feet of retail space with C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial uses as allowable uses for the site. The site plan
indicates the placement of 30 parking spaces to serve the building. The
maximum building height proposed is 25 -feet. The building is also proposed with
a single ground mounted sign not to exceed six feet in height and sixty-four
square feet in area.
Building signage for both buildings will comply with signage typically allowed in
commercial zones or a maximum of ten percent of the fagade area.
The request includes a two year deferral of the required street construction to
Stagecoach Road. The request also includes a two year deferral of the required
hard surface parking area for the service yard of the Phase I office/warehouse
building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is tree covered and appears to be relatively flat. To the east of the site
is a strip retail center and mini -warehouse development and to the west of the
site is a multi -family complex and a cemetery. To the southwest is an office
warehouse development. Other uses in the area include residential and
non-residential uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. The Otter Creek Homeowners Association, Southwest Little Rock
United for Progress, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet
of the site and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified
of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Stagecoach 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.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Stagecoach
Road including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development.
Improvements should match the improvements constructed on the adjacent
property.
3. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
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FILE NO.: Z -6934-A (Cont.
4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
5. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
8. Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code requires streetlights. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
9. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must
not exceed 36 feet.
10. The proposed driveway must align with the driveway across Stagecoach
Road to prevent conflicted left turns.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
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. Due to the nature of this
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) 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 Carroll
Keatts at 377-1226 if you would- like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock
Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the
hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of the hydrant(s). A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of
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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: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County_Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant
has applied for a rezoning from C-1 to Planned Commercial District.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Stagecoach Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the
Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and
through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance
travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Stagecoach since it is a
Minor Arterial.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II bike route is shown on Stagecoach Road. A Class II
bikeway is located on the street as either a 5' shoulder or six foot marked bike
lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the
area covered by the Otter Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Office and
Commercial Development goal has this objective relevant to this case: "Assess
the impact of all new development on the environment, area infrastructure, and
city services prior to approval and place a higher importance upon traffic flow as
a consideration in approving or denying development in the area."
Landscape:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
2. An average twenty-three foot wide (23'-0") street buffer is required along
Stagecoach Road and in no case less than half. Currently, the site plan is not
meeting this minimum requirement.
3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
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4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch
caliper or larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 3, 2007)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed request stating there were additional items necessary
to complete the review process. Staff stated a scaled copy of the survey and site
plan were necessary to move the item forward. Staff questioned the area located
along the western perimeter of the site and questioned how the area would be
used. The applicant stated the area would be used for future development. Staff
requested the site plan include a note stating the area for future development or
provide a building footprint for the area.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Stagecoach Road was
indicated on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial which would require
dedication and street construction to 55 -feet from centerline and the addition of
paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk along the property frontage.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the site plan should
include a 23 -foot average street buffer. Staff also stated a landscape plan would
be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and 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 site plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the May 3, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
provided a scaled copy of the survey and site plan and indicated a building for
future construction along the western perimeter. Four truck dock doors are
proposed along the western facade of the building. The maximum building
height proposed is 30 -feet.
The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from C-1, Neighborhood
Commercial to PCD to allow an insulation company to locate an
office/warehouse on the property. The building is proposed as a single story
building containing 20,000 square feet with 20 percent office/sales and
80 percent warehouse. The site plan includes fourteen parking spaces. The
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ordinance would typically require the placement of 15 parking spaces for a
warehouse and storage use. Staff is supportive of the parking as proposed.
There is a large parking area which could serve as employee parking.
A second building has been identified on the site plan for future development.
The building is proposed with 7,500 square feet of retail space with C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial uses as allowable uses for the site. The site plan
indicates the placement of 30 parking spaces to serve the building. The
maximum building height proposed is 25 -feet. The typical minimum parking
required for a commercial development would be 25 parking spaces. The
indicated parking is more than adequate to serve the needs of the building.
A sign is proposed for each of the proposed buildings located within the front
yard setback. The signage is proposed consistent with signage allowed in office
zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area.
Building signage for both buildings will comply with signage typically allowed in
commercial zones or a maximum of ten percent of the facade area.
The site plan indicates the placement of dumpsters along the western perimeter
of the site. The dumpster hours are proposed to be limited to daylight hours and
no pick-up will occur before 6:00 am.
The site plan indicates the placement of a 19 -foot buffer along the eastern
perimeter of the site. A chain-link security fence with a two foot security wire is
proposed around the warehouse yard area.
The site plan indicates the placement of a graveled area in the service yard area
of the building proposed for Phase I. All other areas are proposed to be paved
consistent with typical minimum ordinance requirements. The applicant is
seeking a two year deferral or until the development of Phase II of the
requirement for hard surface parking for the service yard. Staff is supportive of
this request. Staff does not feel the placement of this temporary graveled
surface will significantly impact the development or the area.
The applicant is also seeking a deferral of the required street improvements to
Stagecoach Road or until the development of Phase II. The typical
improvements would require the addition of a lane to Stagecoach Road and the
placement of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Staff is supportive of the deferral as
requested. Staff does not feel the two year deferral of the required street
improvements will significantly impact the development or the area.
Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site
to allow an office/warehouse to locate in proposed building one and future
development of a strip retail center with C-1 uses as allowable uses. To staffs
knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff
feels the development as proposed should have minimal impact on the area.
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FILE NO.: Z -6934-A (Cont.)
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
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.
Staff recommends approval of the requested deferral of street improvements to
Stagecoach Road for two years or until adjacent development or until the
development of Phase II of the project.
Staff recommends approval of the requested deferral of the required hard surface
parking material for the service yard of the Phase I building for two years or until
the development of the Phase II building.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (MAY 24, 2007)
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. Staff presented a recommendation of
approval of the requested deferral of street improvements to Stagecoach Road for two
(2) years or until adjacent development or until the development of Phase II of the
project. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested deferral of
the required hard surface parking material for the service yard of the Phase I building for
two years or until the development of the Phase II building.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position.
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May 24, 2007
ITEM NO.: 17
NAME: Stagecoach Road Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located in the 11000 Block of Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
Jeronimo Lopez
6621 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
FNr�INFFR-
Jim Patterson
3501 HWY 161
North Little Rock, AR 72117
AREA: 2.56 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
Neighborhood Retail
PCD
FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
PROPOSED USE: Office/Warehouse — Contractors storage yard
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A two year deferral of the street improvements
to Stagecoach Road.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from C-1, Neighborhood
Commercial to PCD to allow an insulation company office/warehouse to locate
on the site. The building is proposed as a single story building containing 20,000
square feet and the site plan indicates the placement of 14 parking spaces. The
building is proposed with 20 percent office/sales and 80 percent warehouse.
Four truck dock doors are proposed along the western facade of the building.
The maximum building height proposed is 30 -feet. A single sign is proposed
within the front yard setback. The signage is proposed consistent with signage
May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square
feet in area.
A second building has been identified on the site plan for future development.
The building is proposed with 7,500 square feet of retail space with C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial uses as allowable uses for the site. The site plan
indicates the placement of 30 parking spaces to serve the building. The
maximum building height proposed is 25 -feet. The building is also proposed with
a single ground mounted sign not to exceed six feet in height and sixty-four
square feet in area.
Building signage for both buildings will comply with signage typically allowed in
commercial zones or a maximum of ten percent of the facade area.
The request includes a two year deferral of the required street construction to
Stagecoach Road. The request also includes a two year deferral of the required
hard surface parking area for the service yard of the Phase I office/warehouse
building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is tree covered and appears to be relatively flat. To the east of the site
is a strip retail center and mini -warehouse development and to the west of the
site is a multi -family complex and a cemetery. To the southwest is an office
warehouse development. Other uses in the area include residential and
non-residential uses.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. The Otter Creek Homeowners Association, Southwest Little Rock
United for Progress, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 -feet
of the site and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified
of the Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
Stagecoach 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.
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ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont) FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Stagecoach
Road including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development.
Improvements should match the improvements constructed on the adjacent
property.
3. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
5. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site
grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to
the start of construction.
6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
8. Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code requires streetlights. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
9. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must
not exceed 36 feet.
10. The proposed driveway must align with the driveway across Stagecoach
Road to prevent conflicted left turns.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
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. Due to the nature of this
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) 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 Carroll
Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock
Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the
hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of the hydrant(s). 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: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant
has applied for a rezoning from C-1 to Planned Commercial District.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Stagecoach Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the
Master Street Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and
through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance
travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Stagecoach since it is a
Minor Arterial.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II bike route is shown on Stagecoach Road. A Class II
bikeway is located on the street as either a 5' shoulder or six foot marked bike
lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the
area covered by the Otter Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Office and
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17
FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
Commercial Development goal has this objective relevant to this case: "Assess
the impact of all new development on the environment, area infrastructure, and
city services prior to approval and place a higher importance upon traffic flow as
a consideration in approving or denying development in the area."
Landscape:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
2. An average twenty-three foot wide (23'-0") street buffer is required along
Stagecoach Road and in no case less than half. Currently, the site plan is not
meeting this minimum requirement.
3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch
caliper or larger.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 3, 2007)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed request stating there were additional items necessary
to complete the review process. Staff stated a scaled copy of the survey and site
plan were necessary to move the item forward. Staff questioned the area located
along the western perimeter of the site and questioned how the area would be
used. The applicant stated the area would be used for future development. Staff
requested the site plan include a note stating the area for future development or
provide a building footprint for the area.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Stagecoach Road was
indicated on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial which would require
dedication and street construction to 55 -feet from centerline and the addition of
paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk along the property frontage.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the site plan should
include a 23 -foot average street buffer. Staff also stated a landscape plan would
be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
R ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the May 3, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has
provided a scaled copy of the survey and site plan and indicated a building for
future construction along the western perimeter. Four truck dock doors are
proposed along the western facade of the building. The maximum building
height proposed is 30 -feet.
The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site from C-1, Neighborhood
Commercial to PCD to allow an insulation company to locate an
office/warehouse on the property. The building is proposed as a single story
building containing 20,000 square feet with 20 percent office/sales and
80 percent warehouse. The site plan includes fourteen parking spaces. The
ordinance would typically require the placement of 15 parking spaces for a
warehouse and storage use. Staff is supportive of the parking as proposed.
There is a large parking area which could serve as employee parking.
A second building has been identified on the site plan for future development.
The building is proposed with 7,500 square feet of retail space with C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial uses as allowable uses for the site. The site plan
indicates the placement of 30 parking spaces to serve the building. The
maximum building height proposed is 25 -feet. The typical minimum parking
required for a commercial development would be 25 parking spaces. The
indicated parking is more than adequate to serve the needs of the building.
A sign is proposed for each of the proposed buildings located within the front
yard setback. The signage is proposed consistent with signage allowed in office
zones or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area.
Building signage for both buildings will comply with signage typically allowed in
commercial zones or a maximum of ten percent of the fagade area.
The site plan indicates the placement of dumpsters along the western perimeter
of the site. The dumpster hours are proposed to be limited to daylight hours and
no pick-up will occur before 6:00 am.
The site plan indicates the placement of a 19 -foot buffer along the eastern
perimeter of the site. A chain-link security fence with a two foot security wire is
proposed around the warehouse yard area.
The site plan indicates the placement of a graveled area in the service yard area
of the building proposed for Phase I. All other areas are proposed to be paved
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
consistent with typical minimum ordinance requirements. The applicant is
seeking a two year deferral or until the development of Phase II of the
requirement for hard surface parking for the service yard. Staff is supportive of
this request. Staff does not feel the placement of this temporary graveled
surface will significantly impact the development or the area.
The applicant is also seeking a deferral of the required street improvements to
Stagecoach Road or until the development of Phase 11. The typical
improvements would require the addition of a lane to Stagecoach Road and the
placement of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Staff is supportive of the deferral as
requested. Staff does not feel the two year deferral of the required street
improvements will significantly impact the development or the area.
Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site
to allow an office/warehouse to locate in proposed building one and future
development of a strip retail center with C-1 uses as allowable uses. To staff's
knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff
feels the development as proposed should have minimal impact on the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
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.
Staff recommends approval of the requested deferral of street improvements to
Stagecoach Road for two years or until adjacent development or until the
development of Phase II of the project.
Staff recommends approval of the requested deferral of the required hard surface
parking material for the service yard of the Phase I building for two years or until
the development of the Phase II building.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION -
(MAY 24, 2007)
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. Staff presented a recommendation of
approval of the requested deferral of street improvements to Stagecoach Road for two
(2) years or until adjacent development or until the development of Phase II of the
project. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested deferral of
the required hard surface parking material for the service yard of the Phase I building for
two years or until the development of the Phase II building.
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May 24, 2007
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 17 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6934-A
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a
vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position.
ITEM NO.: 17. Z -6934-A
NAME: Stagecoach Road Short -form PCD
LOCATION: located in the 11000 Block of Stagecoach Road
Planning Staff Comments:
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. The notice must be mailed no later than May 9, 2007. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than May 16,
2007.
2. Provide a scaled copy of the survey with a clear legal description.
3. The site plan is not to scale. Provide a site plan to scale indicating the dimensions
of all building setbacks.
4. Provide the limits of the paving. Including the width of the proposed drive.
5. Is any fencing proposed around the perimeter of the site? If so provide the location
of the fencing along with a note indicating the construction material.
6. Provide areas of landscaping and dimension the areas set aside for landscaping.
7. Provide details of any proposed signage including location, total height and area.
Provide details of the proposed building signage.
8. Will there be a dumpster on the site? If so provide the location of the dumpster
facility. Will the hours of service be limited to day light hours? If so indicate the
hours on the site plan.
9. Provide the total square footage of the proposed building. Provide the percentage of
office and the percentage of warehouse.
10. Provide details of the proposed truck parking dock and activities.
11. Provide the total building height.
12. Provide the future plans for the western'/2 of the site.
Variance/Waivers:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Stagecoach Rd is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A
dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Stagecoach Road including 5 -foot
sidewalks with the planned development. Improvements should match the
improvements constructed on the adjacent property.
3. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
4. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District VI.
5. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior
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to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans
will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction.
6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
7. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
8. Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code requires streetlights. Provide plans for
approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve
Philpott) for more information.
9. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation
requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must not exceed
36 feet.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements. Contact Little Rock
Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
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. Due to the nature of this facility,
installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA)
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 Carroll Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required.
Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required
placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures
for installation of the hydrant(s). 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: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
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Planning Division: This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant has applied
for a rezoning from C-1 to Planned Commercial District.
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Stagecoach Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street
Plan. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and
their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area.
Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and
pedestrians on Stagecoach since it is a Minor Arterial.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II bike route is shown on Stagecoach Road. A Class II bikeway
is located on the street as either a 5' shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional
paving and right of way may be required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area
covered by the Otter Creek Neighborhood Action Plan. The Office and Commercial
Development goal has this objective relevant to this case: "Assess the impact of all new
development on the environment, area infrastructure, and city services prior to approval
and place a higher importance upon traffic flow as a consideration in approving or
denying development in the area."
Landscape:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
2. An average twenty-three foot wide (23'-0") street buffer is required along
Stagecoach Road and in no case less than half. Currently, the site plan is not
meeting this minimum requirement.
3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved
landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Revised plattplan Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
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