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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. pul 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 4 FILE NO.: Z -6934-A (Co 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. 0 FILE NO.: Z -6934-A (Cont. 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 F1 FILE NO.: Z -6934-A (Cont. 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. I' 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. 7 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. 2 May 24, 2007 SUBDIVISION 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 3 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 2 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 5 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 1., 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. 7 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 Item # 18 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. Item # 18 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. Item # 18