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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7079-D Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006 ITFM NO -- I File No.: Z -7079-D Owner: Crackerbox, Ll -c. Applicant: Jim Hill Address: 8921 Fourche Dam Pike Description: Part of Tract C, Area 203, Little Rock Port Authority Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: A time extension is requested for a previously approved variance to allow a gravel parking area. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Comment from the original approval: Public Works supports a variance for the additional driveway, provided the new parking lot is paved within one year of construction. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: At such time that the gravel area is to be paved, then landscape and buffering requirements must be satisfied prior to obtaining a construction permit. JUNE 26, 2006 ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) C. Staff Analysis_ The C-3 zoned property at 8921 Fourche Dam Pike is occupied by a convenience store with gas and diesel pumps which was recently constructed. There are access drives from Lindsey Road and Fourche Dam Pike which serve as access to the site. On September 30, 2002, the Board of Adjustment granted a variance from Section 36-508 to allow overflow, gravel, truck parking on the 1-2 zoned strip (100 feet wide) immediately east of the convenience store site. The gravel parking variance was approved with the following conditions: No direct access to Lindsey Road from the gravel parking area will be allowed. All access must be through the convenience store development. 2. The front twenty-one (21) feet along Lindsey Road must be reserved for the street buffer landscaping area. This area will be required to be irrigated. 3. If, in staff's opinion, the overflow, gravel, truck parking area becomes a problem (dust, maintenance, etc.) the issue will be brought back to the Board of Adjustment for further consideration, and possible paving requirement. On April 28, 2003, the Board of Adjustment amended the previously approved variance to remove condition #1, and allow a concrete driveway from Lindsey Road. The amendment was approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet. 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted above in paragraph B. of this report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted above. On April 25, 2005, the Board of Adjustment granted a one (1) year time extension on the previously approved parking variance. 2 JUNE 26, 2006 ITEM NO.: As of this date, the overflow gravel truck parking has not been constructed. The applicant notes in the attached letter that inclement weather has had their crews behind on other construction projects and they have not been able to get to this project yet. The applicant is requesting a 12 month extension to construct the overflow, gravel truck parking lot, as the previously approved extension expired on April 25, 2006. Staff supports the time extension as requested. Staff feels that the project represents an acceptable solution to internal traffic flow problems which have been experienced on the property. Letters of approval from the Little Rock Port Authority (gravel parking area and driveway location) were received with the previous approvals. The time extension of the previously approved variance should have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or the general area. Staff will suggest this be the last time extension for the previously approved gravel parking lot. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 12 month time extension for the previously approved parking variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted in paragraph B. of the staff report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted in paragraph C. of the staff report (September 30, 2002 approval). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 22, 2006) Vice Chairman Burruss called the meeting to order. Roll call revealed only two (2) members present (Burruss and Wilbourn) and lack of quorum. Staff explained that no meeting could take place without a quorum, and that all applications would be transferred to the June 26, 2006 Agenda. 3 JUNE 26, 2006 ITEM NO.: 3 [CON'T. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 26, 2006) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position. 4 APRIL 25, 2005 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z -7079-D Owner: Crackerbox, Ll -c. Applicant: Jim Hill Address: 8921 Fourche Dam Pike Description: Part of Tract C, Area 203, Little Rock Port Authority Zoned: C-3 Variance Requested: A time extension is requested for a previously approved variance to allow a gravel parking area. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Comment from the original approval: Public Works supports a variance for the additional driveway, provided the new parking lot is paved within one year of construction. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: At such time that the gravel area is to be paved, then landscape and buffering requirements must be satisfied prior to obtaining a construction permit. C. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 8921 Fourche Dam Pike is occupied by a convenience store with gas and diesel pumps which was recently constructed. There are access drives from Lindsey Road and Fourche Dam Pike which serve as access to the site. APRIL 25, 2005 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T. On September 30, 2002, the Board of Adjustment granted_ a variance from Section 36-508 to allow overflow, gravel, truck parking on the 1-2 zoned strip (100 feet wide) immediately east of the convenience store site. The gravel parking variance was approved with the following conditions: 1. No direct access to Lindsey Road from the gravel parking area will be allowed. All access must be through the convenience store development. 2. The front twenty-one (21) feet along Lindsey Road must be reserved for the street buffer landscaping area. This area will be required to be irrigated. 3. If, in staff's opinion, the overflow, gravel, truck parking area becomes a problem (dust, maintenance, etc.) the issue will be brought back to the Board of Adjustment for further consideration, and possible paving requirement. On April 28, 2003, the Board of Adjustment amended the previously approved variance to remove condition #1, and allow a concrete driveway from Lindsey Road. The amendment was approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet. 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted above in paragraph B. of this report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted above. As of this date, the overflow gravel truck parking has not been constructed. The applicant notes in the attached letter that inclement weather has had their crews behind on other construction projects and they have not been able to get to this project yet. The applicant is requesting a 12 month extension to construct the overflow, gravel truck parking lot, as the previous approval expires on April 28, 2005. Staff supports the time extension as requested. Staff feels that the project represents an acceptable solution to internal traffic flow problems which have been experienced on the property. Letters of approval from the Little Rock Port Authority (gravel parking area and driveway location) were 2 APRIL 25, 2005 ITEM NO.: 4 CONT. received with the previous approvals. The time extension of the previously approved variance should have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 12 month time extension for the previously approved parking variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet. 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted in paragraph B. of the staff report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted in paragraph C. of the staff report (September 30, 2002 approval). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 25, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3 APRIL 25, 2005 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Owner: Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Z -7079-D Crackerbox, Ll -c. Jim Hill 8921 Fourche Dam Pike Part of Tract C, Area 203, Little Rock Port Authority C-3 Variance Requested: A time extension is requested for a previously approved variance to allow a gravel parking area. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Comment from the original approval: Public Works supports a variance for the additional driveway, provided the new parking lot is paved within one year of construction. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: At such time that the gravel area is to be paved, then landscape and buffering requirements must be satisfied prior to obtaining a construction permit. C. Staff Anal sis: The C-3 zoned property at 8921 Fourche Dam Pike is occupied by a convenience store with gas and diesel pumps which was recently constructed. There are access drives from Lindsey Road and Fourche Dam Pike which serve as access to the site. APRIL 25, 2005 ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T. On September 30, 2002, the Board of Adjustment granted a variance from Section 36-508 to allow overflow, gravel, truck parking on the 1-2 zoned strip (100 feet wide) immediately east of the convenience store site. The gravel parking variance was approved with the following conditions: 1. No direct access to Lindsey Road from the gravel parking area will be allowed. All access must be through the convenience store development. 2. The front twenty-one (21) feet along Lindsey Road must be reserved for the street buffer landscaping area. This area will be required to be irrigated. 3. If, in staff's opinion, the overflow, gravel, truck parking area becomes a problem (dust, maintenance, etc.) the issue will be brought back to the Board of Adjustment for further consideration, and possible paving requirement. On April 28, 2003, the Board of Adjustment amended the previously approved variance to remove condition #1, and allow a concrete driveway from Lindsey Road. The amendment was approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet. 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted above in paragraph B. of this report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted above. As of this date, the overflow gravel truck parking has not been constructed. The applicant notes in the attached letter that inclement weather has had their crews behind on other construction projects and they have not been able to get to this project yet. The applicant is requesting a 12 month extension to construct the overflow, gravel truck parking lot, as the previous approval expires on April 28, 2005. Staff supports the time extension as requested. Staff feels that the project represents an acceptable solution to internal traffic flow problems which have been experienced on the property. Letters of approval from the Little Rock Port Authority (gravel parking area and driveway location) were APRIL 25, 2005 ITEM NO,: 4 CON'T. received with the previous approvals. The time extension of the previously approved variance should have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or the general area. D. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 12 month time extension for the previously approved parking variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet. 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted in paragraph B. of the staff report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted in paragraph C. of the staff report (September 30, 2002 approval). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 25, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. �3 April 28, 2003 ITEM NO.: 3 1 ' File No.: Z -7079-D Owner: Crackerbox, LLC Address: 8921 Fourche Dam Pike Description: Part of Tract C, Area 203, Little Rock Port Authority Zoned: C-3 and 1-2 Variance Requested: The applicant requests to amend a previously approved parking variance by removing one (1) of the conditions of approval. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Commercial Proposed Use of Property: Commercial STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: 1. Public Works supports a variance for the additional driveway, provided the new parking lot is paved within one year of construction. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. B. Landscape and Buffer Issues: At such time that the gravel area is to be paved, then landscape and buffering requirements must be satisfied prior to obtaining a construction permit. April 28, 2003 Item No.: 3 (Cont.) C. Staff Analysis: The C-3 zoned property at 8921 Fourche Dam Pike is occupied by a convenience store with gas and diesel pumps which was recently constructed. There are access drives from Lindsey Road and Fourche Dam Pike which serve as access to the site. On September 30, 2003, the Board of Adjustment granted a variance from Section 36-508 to allow overflow, gravel, truck parking on the 1-2 zoned strip (100 feet wide) .immediately east of the convenience store site. The gravel parking variance was approved with the following conditions: 1. No direct access to Lindsey Road from the gravel parking area will be allowed. All access must be through the convenience store development. 2. The front twenty-one (21) feet along Lindsey Road must be reserved for the street buffer landscaping area. This area will be required to be irrigated. 3. If, in staffs opinion, the overflow, gravel, truck parking area becomes a problem (dust, maintenance, etc.) the issue will be brought back to the Board of Adjustment for further consideration, and possible paving requirement. As of this date, the overflow, gravel, truck parking has not been constructed. The applicant notes that since the convenience store has been open, they have been experiencing internal traffic flow problems during peak times. Therefore, the applicant would like to amend the previous approval by removing condition #1 (as noted above) and constructing a driveway onto Lindsey Road. The applicant has been working with the Public Works Department on this issue, and agrees to construct the driveway to ordinance specifications and pave the overflow truck parking area within 12 months. Staff supports the amended variance as requested. Staff feels that the agreement reached by the applicant and Public Works is an acceptable solution to the internal traffic flow problems. Additionally, the applicant has obtained a letter from the Little Rock Port Authority agreeing to the proposed driveway location. The amendment to the previously approved 2 April 28, 2003 Item No.: 3 (Cont. variance should have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or general area. D. Staff Recommendations: Staff supports the requested amendment to the previously approved parking variance subject to the following conditions: 1. The driveway width must not exceed 36 feet. 2. The overflow truck parking area must be paved within 12 months after the driveway construction is completed. 3. Compliance with the landscape comment as noted in paragraph B. of this report. 4. Compliance with previous conditions (#2 and #3) as noted in paragraph C. of this report. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 28, 2003) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3