HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7392-A Staff AnalysisMarch 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z -7392-A
NAME: Islamic Center of Little Rock Parking Lot —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3217 Anna Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Islamic Center of Little Rock
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
expansion of the existing parking lot on this R-3
zoned site.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the east side of Anna Street, between West
32nd and Lucie; two blocks east of Fair Park.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The Islamic Center property is located in an area of mixed zoning and
uses. R-3 zoned properties are located to the west and north, across
Anna Street and West 32nd. The Center is constructing a new
multipurpose building on the east half of this block. An 1-2 zoned
contractor's yard is located to the northeast. Other Islamic Center facilities
occupy the remainder of this block and portions of the block to the west.
Allowing this "fill-in" expansion of the parking lot will not affect the Center's
compatibility with the neighborhood.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Curran Conway,
Fair Park and South of Asher Neighborhood Associations were notified of
this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The Islamic Center had previously received approval to construct a
parking lot on the two lots at 3201 and 3207 Anna Street. With the
addition of this lot at 3217 Anna, all three lots will be incorporated into a
single parking lot containing 29 spaces. A second parking lot is located at
the south end of the block. Additional parking is located across Anna
Street to the west.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance is required.
March 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7392-A
Perimeter landscape strips shall not fall below 6.75 feet in width. This
takes into account that the property lies in the designated "mature area".
Interior landscape islands are required equal to no less than eight percent
(8%) of the vehicular use area. Minimum size of landscape islands is
150 square feet. Irrigation system is required.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6, UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sanitary Sewer Main located on site. No construction of any
permanent structure or new utilities within five (5) feet of existing sewer
main.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No Comment received.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of
request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge
based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges. A water main extension will be required to
provide adequate domestic service and fire protection. Additional fire
hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to
obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s)
and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for
installation of the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. A bus route is
located on Asher Avenue and Fair Park Boulevard; just south and west
of the site.
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March 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
FILE NO_: Z -7392-A
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 22, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional
information was required. The applicant was asked to show any proposed
fencing, site lighting and signage. Public Works and Landscape Comments were
noted.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Islamic Center of Little Rock occupies the entirety of the block bounded by
West 32"d, Anna, Lucie and Mary Streets. Prior C.U.P. approvals have allowed
construction of buildings and parking on the block. The last parking lot approval
was for the two lots located at 3201 and 3207 Anna Street. At that time, the
Center did not own the lot at 3217 Anna. The Center has now acquired that lot
and wishes to incorporate it into a design for a parking lot to occupy all three of
those lots. Access will be off of Anna Street and the lot will contain 29 spaces.
The lot will be paved and landscaped to comply with all city codes. Although no
fencing is proposed at this time, the prior approval allowed fencing of the lot. Site
lighting is indicated at the perimeters of the parking lot. No signage is proposed
in conjunction with the parking lot.
To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The addition of this one
lot completes the Center's ownership of the block. Allowing this "fill in" for
parking is an appropriate use of the site. The bill of assurance does not address
use issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6
of the agenda staff report.
2. Any new site lighting must be shielded downward and into the site.
3. Any fencing for the parking lot must comply with that allowed in office zones.
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March 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7392-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 15, 2007)
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 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 recusing (Rahman).
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