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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7105-B Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -7105-B NAME: ACTS Church Revised Short -form PCD and Right -of -Way Abandonment of West 43`d Street LOCATION: Located on the Southwest corner of West 42nd Street and John Barrow Road DEVELOPER: ACTS Church c/o James Fletcher 4200 John Barrow Road, Suite F Little Rock, AR 72205 SURVEYOR: Donald W. Brooks 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: .17 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 Zoning Lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD and 0-3, General Office District ALLOWED USES: Retail Strip Center, C-3 Uses and General and Professional Office PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Retail Strip Center, C-3 Uses and Parking Lot VARIAN CESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None Requested_ BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 18,637 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 5, 2002, established Stewart Short -form PCD. The approval rezoned six lots from C-3 and 0-3 to PCD to allow the construction of a 6,750 square foot building to be used for a mix of office and commercial uses. There were 22 parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. The proposed use mix was 50% C-3 and 50% 0-3 uses. The hours of operation were from 8 am to 8 pm daily. FILE NO.: Z -7105-B (Cont. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing the construction of a parking lot to serve the previously approved strip retail center and the abandonment of a portion of West 43rd Street. The site plan indicates the placement of 26 additional parking spaces on the site connecting to the southern portion of the existing parking area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a strip retail center with office and commercial uses. A City of Little Rock Alert Center is located in the center. The area proposed for the parking lot is vacant. To the west of the site are single-family homes. To the south of the site is an office use. East of the site is a rehabilitation facility and southeast of the site is vacant 0-1 property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has received two informational phone calls from area residents. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association, 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: 1. If not abandoned, the proposed land use would classify West 43rd Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to West 43rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development if not abandoned. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to the property. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. 2 LE NO.: Z -7105-B (Cont. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. 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 Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a Planned Commercial Development. The request is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: John Barrow Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan, 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 John Barrow Road since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are not any bike routes in the immediate area. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan. The Business and Commercial goal states: To enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to located in the area as well as retention of existing businesses. Landscape: 1. The schematic plan submitted is not detailed enough for a full review of the cities minimal landscaping and buffer requirements. Submittal of all future plans must comply with the City of Little Rock's zoning buffer and landscaping requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 1, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating the site plan submitted was not sufficient to allow for a formal review of the request. Staff requested the applicant provide a plan prepared by a design professional to allow the review to be completed. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated West 43rd Street would require construction if not abandoned. Staff also stated with the site 9 FILE NO.: Z -7105-B (Cont. development, the applicant would be required to repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the schematic plan submitted did not allow enough detail to determine compliance with the minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. Staff stated all future plans must comply with the City's minimum ordinance standards with regard to landscaping and buffering. 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 June 1, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided a site plan drawn by a design professional indicating the paved areas and the proposed landscape islands. The site plan indicates the placement of a 9 -foot landscape strip along John Barrow Road and along the southern property line. The parking stalls have been indicated as required by the ordinance or a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in depth. The proposal includes the addition of twenty six (26) parking spaces attaching to the existing southern parking area. The applicant is also seeking approval for the closure of a portion of West 43`d Street. The street is currently undeveloped and was platted with a 50 -foot right-of-way at the time the subdivision was platted. The developers own the property on both sides of the street and would receive all the abandonment. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Staff does not feel the abandonment of the undeveloped right-of-way or the placement of a parking area to serve the adjacent strip retail center will have any adverse impact on the adjoining properties. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. 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 above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested right-of-way abandonment for a portion of West 43rd Street subject to the area of abandoned right-of-way being retained as a utility and drainage easement. 0 FILE NO.: Z -7105-B (Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 22, 2006) 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 also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested right-of-way abandonment for a portion of West 43rd Street subject to the area of abandoned right-of-way being retained as a utility and drainage easement. There was no further discussion of the item. A motion was made for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 FILE NO.: Z -7105-B NAME: ACTS Church Revised Short -form PCD and Right -of -Way Abandonment of West 43rd Street LOCATION: Located on the Southwest corner of West 42nd Street and John Barrow Road DEVELOPER: ACTS Church c/o James Fletcher 4200 John Barrow Road, Suite F Little Rock, AR 72205 CI IR11pYnR- Donald W. Brooks 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: .17 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 Zoning Lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD and 0-3, General Office District ALLOWED USES: Retail Strip Center, C-3 Uses and General and Professional Office PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Retail Strip Center, C-3 Uses and Parking Lot VARIANCESMIAIVERS REQUESTED: None Requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 18,637 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 5, 2002, established Stewart Short -form PCD. The approval rezoned six lots from C-3 and 0-3 to PCD to allow the construction of a 6,750 square foot building to be used for a mix of office and commercial uses. There were 22 parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. The proposed use mix was 50% C-3 and 50% 0-3 uses. The hours of operation were from 8 am to 8 pm daily. FILE NO.: Z -7105-B Cont. A. PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing the construction of a parking lot to serve the previously approved strip retail center and the abandonment of a portion of West 43rd Street. The site plan indicates the placement of 26 additional parking spaces on the site connecting to the southern portion of the existing parking area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a strip retail center with office and commercial uses. A City of Little Rock Alert Center is located in the center. The area proposed for the parking lot is vacant. To the west of the site are single-family homes. To the south of the site is an office use. East of the site is a rehabilitation facility and southeast of the site is vacant 0-1 property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS As of this writing, Staff has received two informational phone calls from area residents. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association, 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: 1. If not abandoned, the proposed land use would classify West 43rd Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to West 43rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development if not abandoned. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to the property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. 2 ILE NO.: Z -7105-B (Cont. F G Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a Planned Commercial Development. The request is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: John Barrow Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan, 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 John Barrow Road since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are not any bike routes in the immediate area. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan. The Business and Commercial goal states: To enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to located in the area as well as retention of existing businesses. Land�sca �e: 1. The schematic plan submitted is not detailed enough for a full review of the cities minimal landscaping and buffer requirements. Submittal of all future plans must comply with the City of Little Rock's zoning buffer and landscaping requirements. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 1, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating the site plan submitted was not sufficient to allow for a formal review of the request. Staff requested the applicant provide a plan prepared by a design professional to allow the review to be completed. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated West 43rd Street would require construction if not abandoned. Staff also stated with the site 3 FILE NO.: Z -7105-B (Cont. development, the applicant would be required to repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the schematic plan submitted did not allow enough detail to determine compliance with the minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. Staff stated all future plans must comply with the City's minimum ordinance standards with regard to landscaping and buffering. 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 June 1, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided a site plan drawn by a design professional indicating the paved areas and the proposed landscape islands. The site plan indicates the placement of a 9 -foot landscape strip along John Barrow Road and along the southern property line. The parking stalls have been indicated as required by the ordinance or a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in depth. The proposal includes the addition of twenty six (26) parking spaces attaching to the existing southern parking area. The applicant is also seeking approval for the closure of a portion of West 43rd Street. The street is currently undeveloped and was platted with a 50 -foot right-of-way at the time the subdivision was platted. The developers own the property on both sides of the street and would receive all the abandonment. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Staff does not feel the abandonment of the undeveloped right-of-way or the placement of a parking area to serve the adjacent strip retail center will have any adverse impact on the adjoining properties. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. 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 above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested right-of-way abandonment for a portion of West 43rd Street subject to the area of abandoned right-of-way being retained as a utility and drainage easement. El FILE NO.: Z -7105-B Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION' (JUNE 22, 2006) 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 also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested right-of-way abandonment for a portion of West 43rd Street subject to the area of abandoned right-of-way being retained as a utility and drainage easement. There was no further discussion of the item. A motion was made for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 June 22, 2006 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO_: Z -7105-B NAME: ACTS Church Revised Short -form PCD and Right -of -Way Abandonment of West 43 d Street LOCATION: Located on the Southwest corner of West 42nd Street and John Barrow Road DEVELOPER: ACTS Church c/o James Fletcher 4200 John Barrow Road, Suite F Little Rock, AR 72205 R1 1R\/FYC)R- Donald W. Brooks 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: .17 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 Zoning Lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD and 0-3, General Office District ALLOWED USES: Retail Strip Center, C-3 Uses and General and Professional Office PROPOSED ZONING: PCD PROPOSED USE: Retail Strip Center, C-3 Uses and Parking Lot VARIAN C ESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None Requested. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 18,637 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on February 5, 2002, established Stewart Short -form PCD. The approval rezoned six lots from C-3 and 0-3 to PCD to allow the construction of a 6,750 square foot building to be used for a mix of office and commercial uses. There were 22 parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. The proposed use mix was 50% C-3 and 50% 0-3 uses. The hours of operation were from 8 am to 8 pm daily. June 22, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7105-B A. PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing the construction of a parking lot to serve the previously approved strip retail center and the abandonment of a portion of West 43`d Street. The site plan indicates the placement of 26 additional parking spaces on the site connecting to the southern portion of the existing parking area. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a strip retail center with office and commercial uses. A City of Little Rock Alert Center is located in the center. The area proposed for the parking lot is vacant. To the west of the site are single-family homes. To the south of the site is an office use. East of the site is a rehabilitation facility and southeast of the site is vacant 0-1 property. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS.- As OMMENTS: As of this writing, Staff has received two informational phone calls from area residents. The John Barrow Neighborhood Association, 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: 1. If not abandoned, the proposed land use would classify West 43rd Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to West 43rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development if not abandoned. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to the property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: Approved as submitted. 2 June 22, 2006 UBDIVISION ITEM ND • 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7105-B F. G Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route, ISSUES/TECHN ICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a Planned Commercial Development. The request is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: John Barrow Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan, 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 John Barrow Road since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicvcle Plan: There are not any bike routes in the immediate area. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan. The Business and Commercial goal states: To enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to located in the area as well as retention of existing businesses. Landscape: 1. The schematic plan submitted is not detailed enough for a full review of the cities minimal landscaping and buffer requirements. Submittal of all future plans must comply with the City of Little Rock's zoning buffer and landscaping requirements. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 1, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating the site plan submitted was not sufficient to allow for a formal review of the request. Staff requested the '41 June 22, 2006 UBDIVISION 1'FEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z - applicant provide a plan prepared by a design professional to allow the review to be completed. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated West 43`d Street would require construction if not abandoned. Staff also stated with the site development, the applicant would be required to repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the schematic plan submitted did not allow enough detail to determine compliance with the minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. Staff stated all future plans must comply with the City's minimum ordinance standards with regard to landscaping and buffering. 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 June 1, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has provided a site plan drawn by a design professional indicating the paved areas and the proposed landscape islands. The site plan indicates the placement of a 9 -foot landscape strip along John Barrow Road and along the southern property line. The parking stalls have been indicated as required by the ordinance or a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in depth. The proposal includes the addition of twenty six (26) parking spaces attaching to the existing southern parking area. The applicant is also seeking approval for the closure of a portion of West 43`d Street. The street is currently undeveloped and was platted with a 50 -foot right-of-way at the time the subdivision was platted. The developers own the property on both sides of the street and would receive all the abandonment. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. Staff does not feel the abandonment of the undeveloped right-of-way or the placement of a parking area to serve the adjacent strip retail center will have any adverse impact on the adjoining properties. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. M June 22, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7105-B 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 above agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested right-of-way abandonment for a portion of West 43rd Street subject to the area of abandoned right-of-way being retained as a utility and drainage easement. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 22, 2006) 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 also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested right-of-way abandonment for a portion of West 43"d Street subject to the area of abandoned right-of-way being retained as a utility and drainage easement. There was no further discussion of the item. A motion was made for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 ITEM NO.: 21, Z -7105-B NAME: ACTS Church Revised Short -form PCD and Right of Way Abandonment of West 43rd Street �r LOCATION_: located on the Southwest corner of West n`' Street and John Barrow Road k Plannina 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 June 7, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 16, 2006. 2. Provide a site plan drawn by a design professional. The site plan should indicate access drives, parking stalls and landscaped areas. Variance/Waivers: Public Works Conditions: 1. If not abandoned, the proposed land use would classify 43rd Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet. 2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct street improvement to 43rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development if not abandoned. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to the property. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Item # 21 County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division: Landscape: The schematic plan submitted is not detailed enough for a full review of the cities minimal landscaping and buffer requirements. Submittal of all future plans must comply with the City of Little Rock's minimal zoning buffer and landscaping requirements. Revised _plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Item # 21