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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7325 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7325 NAME: Lot 1 Section "A" Wildwood Subdivision Short -form POD LOCATION: Southeast corner of Cantrell Road and South Katillus Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Charlotte Murphy McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 16719 Cantrell Road 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72227 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.42 Acres CURRENT ZONING NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residences PROPOSED ZONING: POD FT. NEW STREET: 0 PROPOSED USE: Office — General and Professional VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone this 0.42 -acre site to POD to allow the site to redevelop as a general and/or professional office use. The site contains a vacant single-family residence, which the applicant proposes to convert to a general or professional office. The applicant will remove one of the existing driveways, the drive nearest the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road and maintain the other existing drive nearer the south property line. All fencing on the site is to remain and a six (6) foot wooden fence will be added to the south property line adjacent to the single-family zoned property. FILE NO.: Z-7325 (Cant. The applicant proposes to placement of five (5) parking spaces in the rear of the structure with the existing metal storage building to remain. The applicant is requesting a reduced design standard as related to the Highway 10 Overlay District with regard to landscaping. This request is consistent with the Overlay requirements for a lot of this size. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a vacant single-family structure located on the southeast corner of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. There is an existing storage building located in the rear of the structure near the east property line. The site is accessed from South Katillus Road. Other uses in the area include, two previously approved POD's one containing a law office and the second containing a beauty shop/tanning salon. There is a single-family residence with a horse riding stable and barns located to the south of the site. This site was recently reviewed and approved by the Commission as a 60 lot plat for patio home construction. There is a PCD, Texaco Quick Stop Station to the northwest and a mixture of single-family homes both stick. built and manufactured homes located to the northeast of the site along North Katillus Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents located within 300 feet of the site, who could be identified and the Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The right-of-way widths as shown on the plan meet Master Street Plan requirements. However, a 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. 2. Remove all existing improvements located within the right-of-way including concrete slab and fencing. 3. Close the northern most driveway. Locate new driveway to parking area, as far as practicable, from the intersection of Cantrell Road. 4. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan (South Katillus Road). Construct one-half street improvements to the street including a 5 - foot sidewalk with the planned development. 2 FILE NO.: Z-7325 Cont. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. ENTERGY: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development for general and professional office uses. The request is consistent with the POD part of Transition. Cfty Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by -a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings will be required along the southern perimeter of the site. It is recommended that trees be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 21, 2002) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick an McGetrick Engineers was present representing the application. Staff presented a brief overview of the proposed 3 FILE NO.: Z-7325 Cont. development to the Committee members.f Staff stated the proposed site plan did not include any parking and questioned if the applicant would consider adding parking to the rear of the structure. Staff stated there were also concerns with the applicant requesting the entire listing of 0-3 uses. Staff stated the applicant should reconsider the selected uses to only include those uses, which were not parking intensive. Mr. McGetrick stated his client envisioned the site developing as a general and/or professional office type uses. Staff stated the driveway nearest the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road should be removed to eliminate potential safety concerns. Staff stated when the applicant was reviewing the placement of a rear parking area to consider moving the second existing driveway to the south, nearer the property line, to allow for the parking design to pull into the rear of the structure. Staff stated this would eliminate headlights shining into the adjoining single-family properties to the south. Staff stated the Commission reviewed a plat for a few months back and it appeared the applicant of that site was working toward final platting the single-family properties to the south. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation on the site plan and questioned if a dumpster would be utilized. The applicant stated there would not be an on-site dumpster. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed site would require relief from the Highway 10 Overlay District due to the small size of the site. Staff stated it was recommended a tree be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. Staff stated along the southern perimeter a six (6) foot wooden fence would be required to screen the adjoining single-family zoned properties. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated right-of-way met with Master Street Plan requirement but a twenty (20) foot radial dedication would be required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. Staff stated the proposed development would possible meet the hardship clause of the ordinance and an in -lieu contribution was possible as an alternative to street construction. Staff also stated it would be necessary to remove any fencing or parking located within the right-of-way. After the discussion with no further items to discuss, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated five (5) parking spaces in the rear., of the structure, one of which is utilizing the existing covered parking pad on the site. The proposed parking is more than sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking requirements per the zoning ordinance (3 spaces typically required). 4 FILE NO.: Z-7325 (Cont.) The applicant has also indicated the removal of the northern driveway, as requested by Staff, on the revised site plan. The parking will be accessed via the southern driveway and the spaces pull directly into the site. The property to the east is zoned non -residentially thus minimizing the negative impacts of headlights shining into homes. The parking spaces are also located away from the single-family zoned property to the south also lessening any potential negative impacts. Staff is supportive of the parking arrangement as proposed. The applicant has indicated there will be a single ground mounted sign, which will comply with signage allowable in office zones (64 -square feet in area and a maximum of six (6) feet in height). The applicant has indicated the proposed signage will be located in the landscaped area of the front yard. Staff is supportive of the signage as proposed. The applicant has indicated all existing fencing will remain on the site and the applicant has also indicated a six (6) foot wooden fence will be added to the south property line. The addition of this fencing will screen the adjacent single- family zoned property to the south. The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with days and hours of operation of neighboring businesses and Staff is supportive of the requested operational hours. The applicant has requested an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road. The applicant has indicated the dedication of the required right-of-way on the proposed site plan but has indicated the cost of street construction far exceeds the cost of rehabbing the structure for an office user. Staff is supportive of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the site to develop as an office use. The applicant has proposed general and/or professional office users, which typically generate lower volumes of traffic. The site is shown as Transitional on the Future Land Use Plan, which allows for office uses if developed through a planned development. This request is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan in that it has been filed as a planned development. The proposed 'signage, parking and landscaped areas are consistent with ordinance requirements and the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. Otherwise, to Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the site to Planned Office Development. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning to a Planned Office Development to allow professional and/or general office uses to locate on the site 5 FILE NO.: Z-7 subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in Paragraph and of this report. Staff recommends approval of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction to South Katillus Road. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 19, 2002) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the proposed rezoning to a Planned Office Development to allow professional and/or general office uses to locate on the site subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Staff stated they also recommended approval of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road as requested by the applicant. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. December 19, 2002 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NAME: Lot 1 Section "A" Wildwood Subdivision Short -form POD LOCATION: Southeast corner of Cantrell Road and South Katillus Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Z-7325 Charlotte Murphy McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 16719 Cantrell Road 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72227 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.42 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residences PROPOSED ZONING: POD PROPOSED USE: Office — General and Professional VARIAN CESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone this 0.42 -acre site to POD to allow the site to redevelop as a general and/or professional office use. The site contains a vacant single-family residence, which the applicant proposes to convert to a general or professional office. The applicant will remove one of the existing driveways, the drive nearest the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road and maintain the other existing drive nearer the south property line. All fencing on the site is to remain and a six (6) :foot wooden fence will be added to the south property line adjacent to the single-family zoned property. December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 Cant. FILE NO.: Z-7325 The applicant proposes to placement of five (5) parking spaces in the rear of the structure with the existing metal storage building to remain. The applicant is requesting a reduced design standard as related to the Highway 10 Overlay District with regard to landscaping. This request is consistent with the Overlay requirements for a lot of this size. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a vacant single-family structure located on the southeast corner of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. There is an existing storage building located in the rear of the structure near the east property line. The site is accessed from South Katillus Road. Other uses in the area include, two previously approved POD's one containing a law office and the second containing a beauty shop/tanning salon. There is a single-family residence with a horse riding stable and barns located to the south of the site. This site was recently reviewed and approved by the Commission as a 60 lot plat for patio home construction. There is a PCD, Texaco Quick Stop Station to the northwest and a mixture of single-family homes both stick built and manufactured homes located to the northeast of the site along North Katillus Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents located within 300 feet of the site, who could be identified and the Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The right-of-way widths as shown on the plan meet Master Street Plan requirements. However, a 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. 2. Remove all existing improvements located within the right-of-way including concrete slab and fencing. 3. Close the northern most driveway. Locate new driveway to parking area, as far as practicable, from the intersection of Cantrell Road. 6 December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION" ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7325 4. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan (South Katillus Road). Construct one-half street improvements to the street including a 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. ENTERGY: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development for general and professional office uses. The request is consistent with the POD part of Transition. City Recognized �Neighborhood _Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings will be required along the southern perimeter of the site. 3 December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7325 It is recommended that trees be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 21, 2002) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick an McGetrick Engineers was present representing the application. Staff presented a brief overview of the proposed development to the Committee members. Staff stated the proposed site plan did not include any parking and questioned if the applicant would consider adding parking to the rear of the structure. Staff stated there were also concerns with the applicant requesting the entire listing of 0-3 uses. Staff stated the applicant should reconsider the selected uses to only include those uses, which were not parking intensive. Mr. McGetrick stated his client envisioned the site developing as a general and/or professional office type uses. Staff stated the driveway nearest the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road should be removed to eliminate potential safety concerns. Staff stated when the applicant was reviewing the placement of a rear parking area to consider moving the second existing driveway to the south, nearer the property line, to allow for the parking design to pull into the rear of the structure. Staff stated this would eliminate headlights shining into the adjoining single-family properties to the south. Staff stated the Commission reviewed a plat for a few months back and it appeared the applicant of that site was working toward final platting the single-family properties to the south. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation on the site plan and questioned if a dumpster would be utilized. The applicant stated there would not be an on-site dumpster. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed site would require relief from the Highway 10 Overlay District due to the small size of the site. Staff stated it was recommended a tree be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. Staff stated along the southern perimeter a six (6) foot wooden fence would be required to screen the adjoining single-family zoned properties. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated right-of-way met with Master Street Plan requirement but a twenty (20) foot radial dedication would be required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. Staff stated the proposed development would possible meet the hardship clause of the ordinance and an in -lieu contribution was possible as an alternative to street construction. Staff also stated it would be necessary to remove any fencing or parking located within the right-of-way. 4 December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7325 After the discussion with no further items to discuss, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated five (5) parking spaces in the rear of the structure, one of which is utilizing the existing covered parking pad on the site. The proposed parking is more than sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking requirements per the zoning ordinance (3 spaces typically required). The applicant has also indicated the removal of the northern driveway, as requested by Staff, on the revised site plan. The parking will be accessed via the southern driveway and the spaces pull directly into the site. The property to the east is zoned non -residentially thus minimizing the negative impacts of headlights shining into homes. The parking spaces are also located away from the single-family zoned property to the south also lessening any potential negative impacts. Staff is supportive of the parking arrangement as proposed. The applicant has indicated there will be a single ground mounted sign, which will comply with signage allowable in office zones (64 -square feet in area and a maximum of six (6) feet in height). The applicant has indicated the proposed signage will be located in the landscaped area of the front yard. Staff is supportive of the signage as proposed. The applicant has indicated all existing fencing will remain on the site and the applicant has also indicated a six (6) foot wooden fence will be added to the south property line. The addition of this fencing will screen the adjacent single- family zoned property to the south. The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with days and hours of operation of neighboring businesses and Staff is supportive of the requested operational hours. The applicant has requested an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road. The applicant has indicated the dedication of the required right-of-way on the proposed site plan but has indicated the cost of street construction far exceeds the cost of rehabbing the structure for an office user. Staff is supportive of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the site to develop as an office use. The applicant has proposed 5 December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4(Cont.)—FILE NO.: Z-7325 general and/or professional office users, which typically generate lower volumes of traffic. The site is shown as Transitional on the Future Land Use Plan, which allows for office uses if developed through a planned development. This request is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan in that it has been filed as a planned development. The proposed signage, parking and landscaped areas are consistent with ordinance requirements and the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. Otherwise, to Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the site to Planned Office Development. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning to a Planned Office Development to allow professional and/or general office uses to locate on the site subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in Paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction to South Katillus Road. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 19, 2002) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the proposed rezoning to a Planned Office Development to allow professional and/or general office uses to locate on the site subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Staff stated they also recommended approval of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road as requested by the applicant. There was no further discussion. The application was placed on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. N December 19, 2002 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.: Z-7325 NAME: Lot 1 Section "A" Wildwood Subdivision Short -form POD LOCATION: Southeast corner of Cantrell Road and South Katillus Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Charlotte Murphy McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 16719 Cantrell Road 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72227 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.42 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residences PROPOSED ZONING: POD PROPOSED USE: Office — General and Professional VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone this 0.42 -acre site to POD to allow the site to redevelop as a general and/or professional office use. The site contains a vacant single-family residence, which the applicant proposes to convert to a general or professional office. The applicant will remove one of the existing driveways, the drive nearest the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road and maintain the other existing drive nearer the south property line. All fencing on the site is to remain and a six (6) foot wooden fence will be added to the south property line adjacent to the single-family zoned property. December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7325 The applicant proposes to placement of five (5) parking spaces in the rear of the structure with the existing metal storage building to remain. The applicant is requesting a reduced design standard as related to the Highway 10 Overlay District with regard to landscaping. This request is consistent with the Overlay requirements for a lot of this size. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a vacant single-family structure located on the southeast corner of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. There is an existing storage building located in the rear of the structure near the east property line. The site is accessed from South Katillus Road. Other uses in the area include, two previously approved POD's one containing a law office and the second containing a beauty shop/tanning salon. There is a single-family residence with a horse riding stable and barns located to the south of the site. This site was recently reviewed and approved by the Commission as a 60 lot plat for patio home construction. There is a PCD, Texaco Quick Stop Station to the northwest and a mixture of single-family homes both stick built and manufactured homes located to the northeast of the site along North Katillus Road. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents located within 300 feet of the site, who could be identified and the Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The right-of-way widths as shown on the plan meet Master Street Plan requirements. However, a 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. 2. Remove all existing improvements located within the right-of-way including concrete slab and fencing. 3. Close the northern most driveway. Locate new driveway to parking area, as far as practicable, from the intersection of Cantrell Road. 2 December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION' NO.: 4 [Cont.] _ FILE NO.: Z-7325 4. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan (South Katillus Road). Construct one-half street improvements to the street including a 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. ENTERGY: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development for general and professional office uses. The request is consistent with the POD part of Transition. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings will be required along the southern perimeter of the site. K December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7325 It is recommended that trees be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 21, 2002) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick an McGetrick Engineers was present representing the application. Staff presented a brief overview of the proposed development to the Committee members. Staff stated the proposed site plan did not include any parking and questioned if the applicant would consider adding parking to the rear of the structure. Staff stated there were also concerns with the applicant requesting the entire listing of 0-3 uses. Staff stated the applicant should reconsider the selected uses to only include those uses, which were not parking intensive. Mr. McGetrick stated his client envisioned the site developing as a general and/or professional office type uses. Staff stated the driveway nearest the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road should be removed to eliminate potential safety concerns. Staff stated when the applicant was reviewing the placement of a rear parking area to consider moving the second existing driveway to the south, nearer the property line; to allow for the parking design to pull into the rear of the structure. Staff stated this would eliminate headlights shining into the adjoining single-family properties to the south. Staff stated the Commission reviewed a plat for a few months back and it appeared the applicant of that site was working toward final platting the single-family properties to the south. Staff requested the applicant indicate the days and hours of operation on the site plan and questioned if a dumpster would be utilized. The applicant stated there would not be an on-site dumpster. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed site would require relief from the Highway 10 Overlay District due to the small size of the site. Staff stated it was recommended a tree be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. Staff stated along the southern perimeter a six (6) foot wooden fence would be required to screen the adjoining single-family zoned properties. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated right-of-way met with Master Street Plan requirement but a twenty (20) foot radial dedication would be required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. Staff stated the proposed development would possible meet the hardship clause of the ordinance and an in -lieu contribution was possible as an alternative to street construction. Staff also stated it would be necessary to remove any fencing or parking located within the right-of-way. 4 December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7325 After the discussion with no further items to discuss, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to Staff addressing most of the issues raised at the Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated five (5) parking spaces in the rear of the structure, one of which is utilizing the existing covered parking pad on the site. The proposed parking is more than sufficient to meet the typical minimum parking requirements per the zoning ordinance (3 spaces typically required). The applicant has also indicated the removal of the northern driveway, as requested by Staff, on the revised site plan. The parking will be accessed via the southern driveway and the spaces pull directly into the site. The property to the east is zoned non -residentially thus minimizing the negative impacts of headlights shining into homes. The parking spaces are also located away from the single-family zoned property to the south also lessening any potential negative impacts. Staff is supportive of the parking arrangement as proposed. The applicant has indicated there will be a single ground mounted sign, which will comply with signage allowable in office zones (64 -square feet in area and a maximum of six (6) feet in height). The applicant has indicated the proposed signage will be located in the landscaped area of the front yard. Staff is supportive of the signage as proposed. The applicant has indicated all existing fencing will remain on the site and the applicant has also indicated a six (6) foot wooden fence will be added to the south property line. The addition of this fencing will screen the adjacent single- family zoned property to the south. The applicant proposes the days and hours of operation to be from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with days and hours of operation of neighboring businesses and Staff is supportive of the requested operational hours. The applicant has requested an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road. The applicant has indicated the dedication of the required right-of-way on the proposed site plan but has indicated the cost of street construction far exceeds the cost of rehabbing the structure for an office user. Staff is supportive of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction of South Katillus Road. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the site from R-2, Single-family to POD to allow the site to develop as an office use. The applicant has proposed December 19, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7325 general and/or professional office users, which typically generate lower volumes of traffic. The site is shown as Transitional on the Future Land Use Plan, which allows for office uses if developed through a planned development. This request is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan in that it has been filed as a planned development. The proposed signage, parking and landscaped areas are consistent with ordinance requirements and the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. Otherwise, to Staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the site to Planned Office Development. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning to a Planned Office Development to allow professional and/or general office uses to locate on the site subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in Paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the request to allow an in -lieu contribution for street construction to South Katillus Road. Subdivision Committee Comments November 21, 2002 Item No. 4 Z-7325 Lot 1 Section "A" Wildwood Subdivision Shortform POD, located on the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and South Katillus Road Planning Staff Comments: 1. Indicate parking on the proposed site plan. 2. Staff has some concerns with a few of the 0-3 uses, which could generate a parking demand much greater than the site would allow. Please revise the list of requested uses to only include the uses, which would not generate a parking demand greater than can be provided on the proposed'site. 3. There are some discrepancies concerning the actual property line on the western boundary. Confirm the property line of the western boundary indicating if the parking pad is located within the right-of-way or just outside. 4. Will there be any exterior modifications to the structure? If so indicated what modifications will be performed. 5. Remove the driveway on South Katillus Road closet to the intersection with Cantrell Road. 6. Indicate on the proposed site plan any existing fencing which will remain and any fencing to be removed as a part of the development. 7. Will the outside storage building remain or be removed? Indicate on the proposed site plan. 8. Will there be an on-site dumpster? If so, indicated the location on the proposed site plan along with required screening. 0_1�,Q� nage 9. Provide location of any proposed sigalong with details (height/area). 10. Provide the days and hours of operation in the general notes. 11. Any site lighting must be low level and directed away from residentially zoned properties. 12. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the proposed development complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. The right-of-way widths as shown on the plan meet Master Street Plan requirements. However, a 20 -foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of South Katillus Road and Cantrell Road. 2. Remove all existing improvements located within the right-o€way including concrete slab and fencing. 3. Close the northern most driveway. Locate new driveway to parking area as far as practicable from the intersection of Cantrell Road. 4. Provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan (South Katillus Road). Construct one-half street improvements to the street including 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. ENTERGY: No comment received. Center -Point Enemy: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development for 0-3 General Office Uses. The request is consistent with the POD part of Transition. Landscape: A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings will be required along the southern perimeter of the site. It is recommended that trees be planted every twenty (20) feet within the landscape buffer along Cantrell Road. Revised latl Ian: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/revised site plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, November 27, 2002.