HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7244 Staff AnalysisJuly 11, 2002
ITEM NO.: 9
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LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
FILE NO.: Z-7244
St. Andrews A.M.E. Church parking lot — Conditional Use
Permit
3000-3004 M. L. King, Jr. Drive
St. Andrews A.M.E. Church/Ron Woods
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
development of a church parking lot on these two vacant,
R-3 zoned lots.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located at the southwest corner of M. L. King, Jr. Drive and
West 30th Street.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
Although the surrounding properties are primarily residential in zoning and use,
there are a few non-residential uses in the area, including the church adjacent
to the west. The M. L. King Neighborhood Resource Center is located one lot
to the south. The Little Rock School District's Ish Instructional Resource Center
is located across M. L. King, Jr. Drive to the east. The area is also
characterized by several vacant lots, remnants of the tornado that destroyed
many homes in this South Little Rock Neighborhood. The proposed parking lot
should be compatible 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 South End and M.L.K. Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the proposed.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The church proposes to construct a 32 space parking lot. Two driveways, one
a one-way entry and the other a one-way exit, will provide access to and from
West 301h Street. Staff believes allowing the two drives is the most efficient way
to maximize the number of parking spaces. The driveways must be designed
to clearly be one-way exit and entrance. Signage must clearly identify the
driveways as one-way.
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ITEM NO.: 9
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
LE NO.: Z-7244
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements
with the flexibility allowed within the designated "mature area" of the City.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
M. L. King and West 30th Street.
2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
3. Remove existing driveways on M. L. King and re-establish curb and
sidewalk.
4. Sidewalks on West 30th Street shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175
and the "MSP".
5. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts and curb cuts. Obtain
barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact
Traffic Engineering at 501-340-4854 (Derrick Bergfield) for more
information.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to
start of work.
7. A Grading Permit will be required per Sec. 29-186(c) and (d).
8. Two driveways will be acceptable with one-way traffic in parking lot.
9. West 30th Street and M. K. King Drive are classified on the Master Street
Plan as commercial streets. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
10. Appropriate handicap ramps will be required per current ADA standards.
11. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Reduce new
one-way driveways to 18 -foot width.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Existing sewer on site, contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility prior
to construction.
Entergy: No Comments received.
Reliant: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: No objection.
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ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-7244
Fire Department: No Comments received.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: No Comments received.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(JUNE 13, 2002)
Ernest Dockery was present, representing the application. Staff briefly described the
proposed church parking lot, noting that a small amount of additional information was
needed.
The main topic of discussion was staff's requirement to redesign the parking plan to
more clearly define a one-way entrance and exit. Staff suggested reducing the drive
widths and providing good directional signage, or switching to angled parking as
possible solutions. Mr. Dockery noted that if the site plan were changed to angled
parking, too many parking spaces would be lost. This issue was briefly discussed.
David Hamilton, of Public Works, indicated that a reduction in the drive widths with
good directional signage would be acceptable by Public Works.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mr. Hamilton explained the
sidewalk construction requirements.
Bob Brown, of the Planning Staff, noted that the areas set aside for landscaping and
buffers met the ordinance requirements.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the conditional use permit to the full
Commission for final action.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
St. Andrews A.M.E. Church is located at 3003 Bishop Street. The church has
acquired two vacant lots located directly behind it, at the southwest corner of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Drive and West 30th Street. The vacant lots are zoned R-3. The
property lies in the path of 1999 tornado. Several structures in the area were
damaged or destroyed, including a home that was located on one of the two subject
lots. St. Andrews proposes to construct a 32 space parking lot on the lots. Access to
the parking lot will be via driveways off of West 30th Street. Two driveways are
proposed; a one-way only entry and a one-way only exit. Screening will be installed
along the south perimeter of the site where it is adjacent to a vacant residential lot. No
signage is proposed other than for small directional "enter and exit" signs at the
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ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-7244
On June 21, 2002, the applicant submitted a site plan incorporating those issues
raised by staff at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The driveways have been
narrowed to be more clearly one-way entry and exit. Signage will consist of lettering
on the pavement labeling the driveways one-way and directional "enter" and "exit"
signs at each driveway. A 5 foot wide sidewalk has now beenshown on the Vilest 30t"
Street frontage. Landscaping and screening meet or exceed ordinance requirements.
To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the approved site plan.
2. Directional signs, not to exceed 4 square feet in area and 6 feet in height, are to be
placed at each driveway clearly labeling each as "enter only" or "exit only".
3. Directional signage is to be placed on the pavement as proposed by the applicant.
4. Compliance with the staff comments outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of this report.
5. Any site lighting is to be low-level and directional, aimed away from adjacent
properties.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (JULY 11, 2002)
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 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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