HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7106 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7106
NAME: Sea Inc Short -Form PID
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Sibley Hole Road and West
Baseline Road
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Ron Taber
Irwin & Saviers
1701 Centerview Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 3.61+ Acre
ZONING: R-2
F.NGTNEER :
White-Daters & Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Single-family Residential
PROPOSED USE: Office/Warehouse
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1.A deferral of Master Street Plan improvements to West
Baseline Road.
2.A deferral of Master Street Plan improvements to Sibley
Hole Road.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 to
PID to allow for the construction of 4,000 square feet of
office space and 3,600 square feet of warehouse space. The
site will have access from both West Baseline and Sibley
Hole Roads. The applicant is requesting deferral of Master
Street Plan improvements to West Baseline Road and Sibley
Hole Road.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is heavily wooded and undeveloped as are the areas
to the northwest and to the west. Other uses in the area
include, the Little Rock Church to the east, I-2 zoned
FILE NO.: Z-7106 (Cont.
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property that contains Arkansas Excavation and a boat and
RV storage facility to the north, a PDI for Cord Packaging
to the south and a non -conforming salvage yard to the
northeast. Sibley "Hole Road is an unimproved chip -seal
roadway. West Baseline Road is a two-lane asphalt roadway
with no sidewalks.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one informational
phone call concerning this application. All property
owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within
300 feet who could be identified, and the Southwest United
for Progress Neighborhood Association were notified of the
Public Hearing.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Baseline Road 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. Sibley Hole Road is classified on the Master Street Plan
as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Sibley Hole and Baseline Roads.
4. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned
development.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
7. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031. Move driveway on Baseline Road to the east to
meet 300 foot required spacing, or 150 foot sideline
spacing.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
if service is required for the project.
Entergy: No comment received.
ARKLA: No comment received.
FILE NO.: Z-7106 (Cont.)
Southwestern Bell: No comment received.
Water: If there are facilities that need to be adjusted
and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. The
Little Rock Fire Department may require an additional
public fire hydrant in conjunction with this
development. The fire hydrant could be installed by
Central Arkansas Water's forces at Developer's expense,
but would need to be coordinated with the contractor for
this project.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CountV Plannin : No comment received.
CATA: Project site is located near Bus Routes #17 and 17A
but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Service Trades District
for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned
Industrial Development for an industrial project. A Land
Use Plan amendment is not required.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The area lies within an area not currently covered by a
Neighborhood Action Plan. There is a committee in the
process of developing a Plan that will consider this area.
The committee was notified of this request.
Landscape Issues:
The interior landscape island adjacent to the disabled
parking area must be increased to 150 square feet to count
toward the interior landscaping requirement.
A water source within 75 feet of all landscaped areas will be
required.
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FILE NO.: Z-7106 (Cont.)
Screening of this site from the residential zoned properties
to the east and west is required. Since this site is heavily
wooded, (and with undergrowth) no additional screening is
necessary.
Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be
necessary to submit an approved landscape plan stamped with
the seal of a registered landscape architect.
Since this is a tree covered site, the City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible. Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape
ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees
of 6 -inch caliper or larger.
Buildin Codes:
1. Curb cuts/ramps should be made at the designated isle (in
the hatched area).
2. Isle needs to be 8 -foot wide to meet minimum ADA
requirements.
3. Submit a full set of plans to building codes for review
and permitting.
Contact Mark Whitaker at 371-4839 for details.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 25, 2001)
Mr. Joe White was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the PID request. Staff noted that
some additional information was needed (hours of operation,
building heights, signage details, dumpster locations).
Mr. White noted that the additional information would be
provided as requested.
The landscape requirements were also discussed. It was
noted that the proposed site plan conformed to the zoning
buffer and landscape ordinance requirements. It was noted
the interior island adjacent to the disable parking area
must be increased to 150 square feet to count toward the
interior landscaping requirement.
Since this site is tree -covered, the City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many trees as feasible.
Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape requirements can
be given when preserving trees of 6 -inch caliper or larger.
Mr. White indicated that it was the developer's desire to
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FILE NO.: Z-7106 (Cont.)
preserve as many of the existing trees as possible and work
with the topography.
The deferral of the street improvements to Sibley Hole Road
and West Baseline Road were discussed. Bob Turner,
Director of Public Works, indicated support of the deferral
to West Baseline Road but not to Sibley Hole Road.
Discussions were also directed toward the driveway location
on West Baseline Road. A site distance problem was a
concern raised by Public Works. Moving the driveway to the
east would allow for a shared driveway situation and would
assist in the elimination of the sight distance concern.
Mr. White indicated he would look into moving the driveway.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PID to
the full Commission for resolution.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
October 31, 2001. The revised site plan addresses most of
the issues as raised by staff and the Subdivision
Committee. The applicant included the hours of operation
(8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday) , the location and the
size of the proposed ground mounted sign, the location of
the dumpster and referenced any site lighting in the
general notes.
The ground mounted sign is indicated to be maximum size
allowed by the zoning ordinance for industrial zoning. The
site lighting will be low-level and directed away from
residentially zoned properties. The dumpster will be
placed near the warehouse site and although, the site plan
does not include notes on screening, the ordinance requires
screening on three sides of the dumpster; either an opaque
fence or wall 8 feet in height.
The applicant has moved the driveway location on West
Baseline Road east to 220 feet from the intersection to
allow for a shared driveway with future development to the
east. This spacing will not meet the minimum requirement
for driveway spacing as set by Ordinance (300 feet).
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with the PID. The proposed PID zoning
should have no adverse impact on the general area.
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FILE NO.: Z-7106 (Cont.)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PID rezoning subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
2. Screening be placed on three sides of the dumpster; to be
either an opaque fence or wall 8 feet in height.
3. The driveway spacing on West Baseline Road be a minimum
of 300 feet from the intersection of Sibley Hole Road.
4. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of Master
Street Plan improvements to West Baseline Road.
5. Staff recommends denial of the deferral of Master Street
Plan improvements to Sibley Hole Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 15, 2001)
Joe White was present representing the applicant. There were no
objectors present. Staff informed the Commission there was one
letter of support received on the item from the Southwest Little
Rock United for Progress. Staff presented the item with a
recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Staff
informed the Commission that the developer had agreed to
construct one-half street improvements to West Baseline and
Sibley Hole Roads.
Staff also stated the applicant was in agreement to moving the
driveway entrance 300 feet to the east of the intersection of
West Baseline and Sibley Hole Roads.
There was no further discussion_
The item was placed on Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
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November 15, 2001
ITEM NO.: 7
NAME: Sea Inc Short -Form PID
FILE NO.: Z-7106
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Sibley Hole Road and West
Baseline Road
Ron Taber
Irwin & Saviers
1701 Centerview Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
AREA: 3.61+ Acre
ZONING: R-2
ENGINEER:
White-Daters & Associates
#24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
ALLOWED USES: Single-family Residential
PROPOSED USE: Office/Warehouse
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1. A deferral of Master Street Plan improvements to West Baseline
Road.
2. A deferral of Master Street Plan improvements to Sibley Hole
Road.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property from R-2 to
PID to allow for the construction of 4,000 square feet of
office space and 3,600 square feet of warehouse space. The
site will have access from both West Baseline and Sibley
Hole Roads. The applicant is requesting deferral of Master
Street Plan improvements to West Baseline Road and Sibley
Hole Road.
November 15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7106
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is heavily wooded and undeveloped as are the areas
to the northwest and to the west. Other uses in the area
include, the Little Rock Church to the east, I-2 zoned
property that contains Arkansas Excavation and a boat and
RV storage facility to the north, a PDI for Cord Packaging
to the south and a non -conforming salvage yard to the
northeast. Sibley Hole Road is an unimproved chip -seal
roadway. West Baseline Road is a two-lane asphalt roadway
with no sidewalks.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received one informational
phone call concerning this application. All property
owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within
300 feet who could be identified, and the Southwest United
for Progress Neighborhood Association were notified of the
Public Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Baseline Road 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. Sibley Hole Road is classified on the Master Street Plan
as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
3.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the corner of Sibley Hole and Baseline Roads.
4. Provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned
development.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
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November 15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-7106
7.Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031. Move driveway on Baseline Road to the east to
meet 300 foot required spacing, or 150 foot sideline
spacing.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements
if service is required for the project.
Entergy: No comment received.
ARKLA: No comment received.
Southwestern Bell: No comment received.
Water: If there are facilities that need to be adjusted
and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. The
Little Rock Fire Department may require an additional
public fire hydrant in conjunction with this
development. The fire hydrant could be installed by
Central Arkansas Water's forces at Developer's expense,
but would need to be coordinated with the contractor for
this project.
Fire De artment: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No comment received.
CATA: Project site is located near Bus Routes #17 and 17A
but has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Service Trades District
for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned
Industrial Development for an industrial project. A Land
Use Plan amendment is not required.
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November 15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7106
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
The area lies within an area not currently covered by a
Neighborhood Action Plan. There is a committee in the
process of developing a Plan that will consider this area.
The committee was notified of this request.
Landscape Issues:
The interior landscape island adjacent to the disabled -
parking area must be increased to 150 square feet to count
toward the interior landscaping requirement.
A water source within 75 feet of all landscaped areas will be
required.
Screening of this site from the residential zoned properties
to the east and west is required. Since this site is heavily
wooded, (and with undergrowth) no additional screening is
necessary.
Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be
necessary to submit an approved landscape plan stamped with
the seal of a registered landscape architect.
Since this is a tree covered site, the City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible. Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape
ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees
of 6 -inch caliper or larger.
Building Codes:
1. Curb cuts/ramps should be made at the designated isle (in
the hatched area).
2. Isle needs to be 8 -foot wide to meet minimum ADA
requirements.
3. Submit a full set of plans to building codes for review
and permitting.
Contact Mark Whitaker at 371-4839 for details.
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November 15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM
NO.: 7 (Cont.)
FILE
NO.: Z-7106
G.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(October 25,
2001)
Mr. Joe White was present, representing the application.
Staff briefly described the PID request. Staff noted that
some additional information was needed (hours of operation,
building heights, signage details, dumpster locations).
Mr. White noted that the additional information would be
provided as requested.
The landscape requirements were also discussed. It was
noted that the proposed site plan conformed to the zoning
buffer and landscape ordinance requirements. It was noted
the interior island adjacent to the disable parking area
must be increased to 150 square feet to count toward the
interior landscaping requirement.
Since this site is tree -covered, the City Beautiful
Commission recommends preserving as many trees as feasible.
Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape requirements can
be given when preserving trees of 6 -inch caliper or larger.
Mr. White indicated that it was the developer's desire to
preserve as many of the existing trees as possible and work
with the topography.
The deferral of the street improvements to Sibley Hole Road
and West Baseline Road were discussed. Bob Turner,
Director of Public Works, indicated support of the deferral
to West Baseline Road but not to Sibley Hole Road.
Discussions were also directed toward the driveway location
on West Baseline Road. A site distance problem was a
concern raised by Public Works. Moving the driveway to the
east would allow for a shared driveway situation and would
assist in the elimination of the sight distance concern.
Mr. White indicated he would look into moving the driveway.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PID to
the full Commission for resolution.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
October 311 2001. The revised site plan addresses most of
the issues as raised by staff and the Subdivision
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November 15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7106
Committee. The applicant included the hours of operation
( 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday) , the location and the
size of the proposed ground mounted sign, the location of
the dumpster and referenced any site lighting in the
general notes.
The ground mounted sign is indicated to be maximum size
allowed by the zoning ordinance for industrial zoning. The
site lighting will be low-level and directed away from
residentially zoned properties. The dumpster will be
placed near the warehouse site and although, the site plan
does not include notes on screening, the ordinance requires
screening on three sides of the dumpster; either an opaque
fence or wall 8 feet in height.
The applicant has moved the driveway location on West
Baseline Road east to 220 feet from the intersection to
allow for a shared driveway with future development to the
east. This spacing will not meet the minimum requirement
for driveway spacing as set by Ordinance (300 feet).
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with the PID. The proposed PID zoning
should have no adverse impact on the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PID rezoning subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with paragraphs D, E and F of this report.
2. Screening be placed on three sides of the dumpster; to be
either an opaque fence or wall 8 feet in height.
3. The driveway spacing on West Baseline Road be a minimum
of 300 feet from the intersection of Sibley Hole Road.
4. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of Master
Street Plan improvements to West Baseline Road.
5. Staff recommends denial of the deferral of Master Street
Plan improvements to Sibley Hole Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 15, 2001)
Joe White was present representing the applicant. There were no
objectors present. Staff informed the Commission there was one
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November 15, 2001
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-7106
letter of support received on the item from the Southwest Little
Rock United for Progress. Staff presented the item with a
recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Staff
informed the Commission that the developer had agreed to
construct one-half street improvements to West Baseline and
Sibley Hole Roads.
Staff also stated the applicant was in agreement to moving the
driveway entrance 300 feet to the east of the intersection of
West Baseline and Sibley Hole Roads.
There was no further discussion_
The item was placed on Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
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