HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7097 Staff AnalysisNovember 29, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-7097
NAME: Penick Boys Club Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1201 Leisure Place
OWNER/APPLICANT: Little Rock Boys and Girls Club, Inc./
Cromwell Architects
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to
allow for the phased expansion of the
existing Boys Club and parking lot located
on this R-5 zoned property.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the southeast corner of West
12th Street and Leisure Place; two blocks west of
University Avenue.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The Boys Club is located within an area of several
recreational -institutional uses. Allowing the proposed
expansion should not affect the club's continued
compatibility with the neighborhood.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,
all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and
the University Park Neighborhood Association were notified
of this request. As of this writing, staff has received no
comments.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site currently has a 45 space parking lot accessed by a
single driveway off of Leisure Place. Phase I is the
addition of a 29 space parking lot and a right turn/exit
only driveway onto Leisure Place. Phase II is an addition
to the Phase I parking lot and reconstruction of the
existing parking lot; resulting in a final total of 84
on-site parking spaces. The ratio of parking spaces to
building area will be increased.
November 29, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.)
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
FILE NO.: Z-7097
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be
required.
Prior to a building permit issued, it will be necessary to
submit an approved Landscape Plan stamped with the seal of
a registered landscape architect.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4.Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
ARKLA: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: Request 10 foot easement north to south
along east property line (existing line).
Water: The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate
this site to determine whether additional fire hydrants
are required. If additional water facilities are
needed, they will be installed at the expense of the
developer.
Fire Department: Private fire hydrant may be required if
the building is not sprinkled.
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November 29, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7097
Count Plannin : No Comments received.
CATA: Project site is located bus route #3 but has no
effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
Planning Division: No Comments.
7. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The James Penick Boys Club is located on the R-5 zoned,
4.3± acre tract at 1201 Leisure Place. The property is
occupied by an 18,400 square foot building, a 45 space
parking lot and a baseball field. The building consists of
a gym, game room, multipurpose room, snack bar, craft room,
library, studio, offices and restrooms. The building is
utilized for programs such as Power Hour, SMART Moves,
SMART Kids, group activities, summer programs, life skills
training, Torch Clubs, TEENSupreme Keystone Club, Job
Ready!, computer education and prevention services. Summer
hours are Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winter
hours are Monday -Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One 24' X 4' ground -
mounted sign is located on the property's 12th Street
frontage.
The Boys Club is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for a two -phased expansion of the facility and
parking lot. Phase I consists of a new, 29 space parking
lot and a right-turn/exit only driveway onto Leisure Place.
Phase II consists of a 6,500 square foot addition onto the
west side of the building, reconstruction of the existing
parking lot and an addition to the Phase I parking lot. At
the end of Phase II, the site will contain a 24,900 square
foot, 26' tall building, an 84 space parking lot and a
baseball field. The property will continue to be utilized
for the same programs currently taking place.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use
permit. Allowing the expansion should not affect the
site's continued compatibility with the neighborhood. The
site is adjacent to park facilities and a YWCA. A 36 foot
landscaped buffer will separate the new parking lots from
the single family homes located across West 12th Street.
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November 29, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7097
On November 14, 2001, the applicant submitted a revised
site plan, addressing issues raised at the Subdivision
Committee meeting.
8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use
permit subject to compliance with the comments in Sections
41 5 and 6 of this report.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (NOVEMBER 8, 2001)
John Peterson was present representing the application. Staff
noted that additional information was needed regarding building
height, signage, fencing, dumpster location and screening, days
and hours of operation, site lighting and building square
footage. The applicant was also asked to provide greater detail
about the use of the property and the proposed building
expansion.
Public Works Comments were discussed and focused on the proposed
new driveway onto Leisure Place. Mr. Peterson stated the
driveway could be modified to be right-in/right-out only. He
was advised to meet with staff about the issue.
Staff encouraged Mr. Peterson to save as many trees as possible
in the area of the parking lot expansion. The Committee
determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 29, 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 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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