HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7077 Staff AnalysisSeptember 6, 2001
ITEM NO.: 1 FILE NO.: Z-7077
NAME: Morris Short -Form PCD
LOCATION: 8100 Asher Avenue
DEVELOPER: ENGINEER:
Ron Morris Jerry Earnhart
8100 Asher Avenue 11 Sheila Drive
Little Rock, AR 72204 Greenbrier, AR u
(501) 568-5141 (501) 679-3634
AREA: 2.15± acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: None
ZONING:
Current: R-3, C-3 and I-2
Proposed: PCD
ALLOWED USES: C-4 and I-2 uses
PROPOSED USE: C-4 uses
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 8100 Asher
Avenue from R-3, C-3 and I-2 to PCD to allow continued use
of the existing building and site for C-4 uses. The
property has a mixture of zonings. This action by the
applicant will "clean-up" the zoning. No changes are
proposed for the existing building or site. The property
has a history of use as C-4 and I-2 uses; including a lumber
yard and driving school.
The site is occupied by a large commercial building and a
paved parking lot. No specific hours of operation are
proposed for any businesses which might occupy the site. A
single driveway accesses the site from Asher Avenue. There
is no access from West 44t' Street. Signage will conform to
commercial standards.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
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The site contains one large commercial building. The
remainder of the site is paved virtually from property line
to property line. The site is enclosed by a 6 foot tall
chain-link fence. One driveway accesses the site from Asher
Avenue. Properties to the north and west are occupied by
single family homes. Vacant, I-2 zoned property is adjacent
to the east. A fire station, church and school are located
across Asher Avenue to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMNTS:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,
all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and
the John Barrow and Westwood Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the proposed rezoning. Staff has spoken with
representatives of each association. To staff's knowledge,
there is no opposition to the rezoning.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55
feet from centerline will be required.
2. 44th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
commercial street. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline is required.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: No Comments.
Entergy: No Comments.
ARKLA: No Comments.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or
additional water meter(s) are required.
Fire Department:
County Planning:
No Comments.
N/A
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CATA: No Comments.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
The site is located in the Boyle Park Planning District.
The adopted plan recommends Mixed Use for the site.
Insomuch as no changes are being made in the site or in the
types of uses that have historically occupied the site,
staff believes the requested PCD conforms to the Plan.
The request conforms to the goals and objectives of the
John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan which was adopted i'h
June, 1996.
Landscape Issues:
Since there is no expansion of either the building or the
existing parking area, no additional landscaping or buffers
are required.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 16, 2001)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and
made a request that the applicant provide signage details
and typical hours of operation. The applicant stated
signage would conform to commercial standards. In response
to a question from staff, the applicant stated there would
be no access from 44th Street, other than for the fire doors
located in the rear of the building. Public Works staff
noted the right-of-way requirements. Staff noted that there
would be no additional landscaping or buffers required since
there is no expansion of either the building or the existing
parking area.
The Committee determined there were no additional issues and
forwarded the item to the full Commission.
H. ANALYSIS:
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 2.15±
acre tract from R-3, C-3 and I-2 to C-4. No changes are
proposed for the site. The property contains a large
commercial building and a paved parking lot. The property
has a history of use as C-4 and I-2 uses. The applicant is
requesting C-4 uses. The owner proposes to use the site for
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office and retail uses. Mini -warehouses within the existing
building is a possible use as well.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. This
rezoning is more of a "clean-up" issue. The site will
continue to be used as it has since it was originally
developed.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PCD rezoning request
subject to compliance with Public Works Comments outlined in
paragraph D. of this report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 6, 2001)
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 as
recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
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