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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7300 Staff AnalysisFILE NO-: Z-7300 NAME: Ormsbee Short -form PD -O LOCATION: 16925 Cantrell Road DEVFLOPER: Town and Country Animal Hospital 16925 Highway 10 Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: 0.346 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 ENGINEER: Dee Wilson P.O. Box 604 North Little Rock, AR 72115-0604 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING- R-2, Single-family (non -conforming use) ALLOWED USES, Veterinarian Clinic with no outside uses. PROPOSED ZONING: PD -O PROPOSED USE: Veterinarian Clinic with no outside uses. VARIAN C ESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The site has been used as a veterinarian clinic by Town and County Animal Hospital since 1989; and is still being used as this use. The site is currently zoned as R-2, Single-family with a non -conforming use. The applicant is requesting a Planned Development — Office zoning classification to become conforming. The applicant has indicated there will not be any changes to the exterior of the building, however, they wish to ensure that the site can be rebuilt to the original specifications in case of damage, or loss to the building. The applicant has indicated the only kennels on the property are located inside the building and no exterior kennels will be added. FILE .3 C. ED E. Z-7300 (Cont. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Tk i+n ic n e-nn%i=rfinrJ Qinrile-family house located on the southeast corner of �_ Q Drew Drive and Cantrell Road. The site is currently functioning as a veterinarian clinic and has for several years. There are no outside pens or runs located on the site. Other uses in the area include single-family homes directly south and west of the site with non-residential properties (The Ranch Development) located to the north. A Planned Development for a bank was approved earlier in the year across from the site on the corner of Ranch Drive and Cantrell Road. A Planned Development for a office development was also approved to the west of this site; across Drew Drive one lot removed. The Future Land Use Plan indicates Suburban Office for the site, which allows for low intensity development in -close proximity to lower density residential areas to assure compatibility; a Planned Development is required. The applicant's property also lies within the Highway 10 Overlay District, which requires a Planned Development for sites less than 2 -acres. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing Staff has received one (1) phone call from a neighbor in opposition to the rezoning. The Aberdeen Court Property Owners Association and the Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association, all residents, who could be identified, within 300 feet of the site and all property owners within 200 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: No comments regarding the continuing the existing use of this site - UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNIN& Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional details at 688-1414. Entergy: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. K FILE NO.: Z-7300 (Cont.) Water: No objection. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUESITECHNICAUDESIGN'. Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Office for an existing non -conforming veterinarian office. The proposal does not have a significant impact on the Land Use Plan, which would necessitate a Plan Amendment. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in an area not covered by a city recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape Issues: No comment. Buildinq Codes: No comment received. G, SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 10, 2002) Doctor Ormsbee was present representing the application. Staff presented the item as a Planned Development to recognize an existing use. Staff stated the applicant was not proposing any exterior modifications or the addition of any runs or kennels. Staff requested the number of doctors and employees. Dr. Ormsbee stated there were 2.5 doctors and 5 employees. Staff questioned if there was currently a dumpster located on the site. Dr. Ormsbee indicated there was and pointed out the location of the dumpster. Staff noted comments from the Wastewater Department. There, being no further issues for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H_ ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised cover letter to Staff addressing the comments received at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated 3 FILE NO.: Z-7300 there are two full time doctors and one part time doctor currently operating at the clinic. The applicant has also indicated there are five full time employees in addition to the doctors. The hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 5:30 prn Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday. There is an existing dumpster located on the site which will require screening; if not currently screened. Staff is supportive of the request. The request is to recognize an existing non- conforming use, a veterinarian clinic. The applicant has not requested any additional uses as alternative uses for the site. The applicant proposes no exterior modifications or the addition of any outdoor kennels or runs. The site contains indoor kennels presently, which are to remain. The site will be approved for a veterinarian clinic with no outside uses proposed. There is not any additional signage proposed as a part of the request, therefore, the existing square footage of signage is to remain as the approved signage. Otherwise, to Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request for rezoning to a Planned Development — Office to allow Town and Country Animal Hospital to become a conforming use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: .. Staff recommends approval of the proposed request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in Paragraphs E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 31, 2002) The applicant was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge, there were no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff presented a positive recommendation of the proposed planned development 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 for approval and approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 4 Subdivision Committee Meeting October 10, 2002 ITEM NO.: 17 NAME: Ormsbee Short -form PD -O LOCATION: 16925 Cantrell Road DEVELOPER - Town and Country Animal Hospital 16925 Highway 10 Little Rock, AR 72212 0604 FILE NO.: Z-7300 ENGINEER: Dee Wilson P.O. Box 604 North Little Rock, AR 72115 - AREA: 0.346 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family (non -conforming use) ALLOWED USES: Veterinarian Clinic with no outside uses. PROPOSED ZONING: PD -O PROPOSED USE: Veterinarian Clinic with no outside uses. VARIAN CESANAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: 1 . P ide a c fied I' - f - rty-ewn e rs inj_?90-feet of the site along with otic fo a' Vitsexep=.�ancl prb of mailing. 2. This is a Planned Development to recognize an existing non -conforming use. There are to be no exterior modifications to the structure or the addition of any external kennels or runs. ,)3. Is there a dumpster located on the site? If so locate and provide screening. 4. Provide the days and hours of operation. 5. Provide the number and doctors and the number of employees. 6. Any site lighting must be low level and directed away from residentially zoned property. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Dr"� _'�js 6; �c �mmerpiaj,.street. Subdivision Committee Meeting October 10, 2002 "gt- UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required . for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional details at 688-1414. Entergy: 15-AWN110 Southwestern Bell: Water: No objection. Fire Department: Count Planning, No comment received. CATA: Site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planr�ng Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Suburban Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Office for an existing non -conforming veterinarian office. The proposal does not have a significant impact on the Land Use Plan, which would necessitate a Plan Amendment. qL Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in an area not covered by a city recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape Iss es: No comment. Buildinq Code : No comment received. REVISED PLAT/PLAN: SUBMIT FOUR (4) COPIES OF A REVISED SITE PLAN (TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS NOTED ABOVE) TO STAFF NO LATER THAN NOON ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002.