HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6972 Staff AnalysisFebruary 8, 2001
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-6972
NAME: Smith Beauty Shop - Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION: 9200 Geyer Springs Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Helen Sue Smith
PROPOSAL: To obtain a conditional use permit for a
beauty shop to be located in a portion
of an existing structure on property
zoned 0-3, General Office, located at
9200 Geyer Springs Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
The proposed site is located on the southwest corner of
the intersection of Geyer Springs and Denham Drive.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned 0-3, General Office, as are
the properties to the north and east. To the west and
south the zoning is R-2, Single Family Residential.
Parkview Christian Church lies on the R-2 property to
the south. A single family house is on the R-2 property
immediately to the west. Office buildings are located
across Denham to the north and across Geyer Springs to
the southeast. There are apartments across Geyer
Springs to the northeast.
With proper screening from the residentially zoned
areas, Staff believes the proposed use would be
compatible with the neighborhood.
The Santa Monica, O.U.R., and Allendale Neighborhood
Associations, Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress, all property owners within 200 feet, and all
residents within 300 feet that could be identified,
were notified of the public hearing.
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3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposal includes one new access drive from Denham
Drive and removing the existing driveway which is very
near the corner. Parking for eight vehicles, including
one handicapped accessible space is shown in the rear
on the proposed site plan. The ordinance standard for a
beauty shop is one space for every 200 gross square
feet. The proposed 900 square feet would require a
minimum of 4 parking spaces. The other 1400 square feet
of office space would require 3 spaces based on the
ordinance requirement of 1 space for every 400 square
feet. The total requirement would be 7 parking spaces
with one being van handicapped accessible.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
The western land use buffer width must be a minimum of
9 feet.
A 6 -foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with
its face side directed outward or dense evergreen
shrubs, is required along the southern and western site
perimeters.
This site will be required to be landscaped in
accordance with the Landscape Ordinance. This will
include curb and gutter or another approved border to
protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic and a
water source within 75 feet of all landscaped areas.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a. Geyer Springs Road is classified on the Master
Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of
right-of-way 45 feet from centerline, or to back of
existing sidewalks, whichever is greater, will be
required.
b.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way will be
required at the corner of Geyer Springs Road and
Denham Drive.
c. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk
that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
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d. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and
ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.
e. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
f.Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
g. Relocate driveway 10 feet clear from western
boundary and close existing driveway.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Water: No objection. Contact the Water Works regarding
the size and location of the water meter. Contact
Carroll Keatts, Water Works Cross Connection Program
Administrator at 377-1241, to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: Site is near bus routes #17 and #17A and has no
effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
7. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit
for a beauty shop using 900 square feet of an existing,
2,300 square foot, one story structure zoned for office
use. A small 8 -vehicle parking area would be
constructed in the rear accessed from Denham Drive.
An existing structure would be used with no exterior
changes made. Therefore, siting criteria for the
structure is not an issue. The parking area would be
new and have to meet ordinance requirements. The
proposed site plan includes the required landscape
buffers and screening fence on the west and south sides
of the property. The layout of the parking area would
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be acceptable. The applicant has designed the parking
area with the goal of saving existing trees. The
minimum parking requirement for the Beauty shop would
be 4 spaces based on 1 space for every 200 square feet,
and 3 for the office based on 1 for every 400 square
feet. Eight spaces, including one handicapped
accessible space, are shown on the site plan.
The beauty shop would have six chairs and operate
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. Signage, if any, would be within
allowances for normal office zoning.
Staff believes the proposed use would be a reasonable
added use, would be compatible with the neighborhood
with proper screening and landscape buffers, and would
not have an adverse impact on the area.
8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances.
b. Comply with Public Works Comments.
c.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and
directed downward and inward to the property and not
towards any residential zoned area.
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ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.)
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
FILE NO.: Z-6972
(JANUARY 18, 2001)
Helen Smith was present representing her application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal and briefly
reviewed the comments provided to the applicant.
Staff clarified the parking, landscaping and screening
requirements for the applicant. The applicant provided the
proposed operating hours and verified she planned to have
six operating chairs. The Committee Chair suggested that the
applicant contact the area Neighborhood Associations about
the proposal.
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 8, 2001)
Helen Smith was present representing her application. There
were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the
item with a recommendation for approval subject to
compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff
Recommendation," paragraph 8 above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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