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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7411 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7411 NAME: Fletcher Short -form PD -I LOCATION: 21900, 21901, 21902 Highway 10 DEVELOPER: Raymond Fletcher 320 Garrison Road Little Rock, AR 72223 C:nir'-IKIr:GQ- James Farris 1485 Southern Hills Drive Conway, AR 72032 AREA: 2.88 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family Residential and a non -conforming restaurant PROPOSED ZONING: PD -I PROPOSED USE: Parking of dirt moving equipment and the storage of dirt and C-3 uses as alternative uses for the non -conforming commercial building. VARIAN C ES/VVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. FILE NO.: Z-7411 (Cont. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the site located at 21900, 91901 and 21902 - Highway 10 from R-2, Single-family to PD -I. The development contains two (2) areas, one area north of Highway 10 and one area south of Highway 10. Currently there is a non -conforming commercial business located on the site north of Highway 10 (Dee's Catering). The applicant is requesting C-3 uses as alternative uses for the commercial building. North of Highway 10 there is also a single-family home and a garage located on the site currently being used as a non-residential uses for personal projects and repairs. The driveway exists off Highway 10 and is part of a large driveway for the established business parking area. In addition to the existing catering business, the applicant is requesting to utilize the site located at 21902 as an excavation business. The property would be used to park trucks and equipment as well as use one room in the house as an office. The future plan is to build a carport structure for the protection of the trucks and equipment. The size would be approximately 54 feet by 54 feet and 20 feet in height. The parking area is proposed to be located at the rear of the site. The drive will extend from Morgan Cemetery Road to the rear of the property. There are three (3) trucks, a Dozer and a backhoe. To the east of the existing commercial building is a site approximately 0.88 acres in size. This area currently is occupies by a barn, which houses a horse and is surrounded by a chain link fence. The area immediately east of this site is an additional 0.88 acre tract the applicant proposes to use for short-term stockpile/storage of dirt and topsoil. Property located south of Highway 10 (21901 Highway 10) is immediately south of the commercial building. The site contains a residential structure currently being used as a rental unit. The site is currently over two (2) acres and contains two additional outbuildings. The applicant is requesting to utilize the back one- half of the site (southern portion) to also stockpile/store dirt and topsoil. The applicant has indicated the only addition of structures would be the proposed carport. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The northern area contains an existing commercial building being used by a catering service. The rear of the site is being used by the applicant for equipment parking behind the existing commercial building. The area to the east contains a small barn and further east the applicant has been storing dirt. This site has perimeter trees and no safeguards are in place to protect the critical root zones. 4 FILE NO.: Z-7411 (Cont. The site to the south contains an existing single-family home with dirt also being store on this site. There are also perimeter trees on the site. There are not any measure in place to allow erosion control. The area to the north is vacant and wooded. The area to the east and west are being used as single-family home site in a rural setting with homes located on large lots. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The DuQuesne Place Property Owners Association and the Greystone Manor Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing along with all residents located within 300 feet of the site, who could be identified and all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site. As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. If dirt storage is approved, permanent erosion control measures such as sedimentation basin and diversion ditches should be provided. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary, no comment. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. 3 FILE NO.: Z-7411 (Cont.) F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Barrett Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Industrial for dirt storage and equipment parking. A land use plan amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood 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 minimum six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or a wall, is required where adjacent to residential zones or uses. Additionally, a land use buffer equal in width to six (6) percent of the average width and depth of the property is required. One tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet will be required around the perimeter of the site. Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given only when properly preserving trees. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 22, 2003) Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher were present representing the application. Staff introduced the item indicating there were issues related to the site plan. Staff stated the primary concern was with the protection of the existing trees on the site. Staff also questioned if the northern drive was located on the applicant's property. Mr. Fletcher stated his son was in the dirt business and he was storing the dirt on the site because of the proximity to the haul site. He stated the dirt did not typically stay very long before it was transported to a new location for fill material. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be required adjacent to residentially zoned properties. Staff also stated one tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet would be required around the perimeter of the site. There being no further items for discussion. 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 by Staff at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The Ell FILE NO.: Z-7411 (Cont. applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern, western and southern property lines of the area located south of Highway 10. Staff would recommend a fence be placed behind the rear of the residential structure to shield the dirt storage area from the view of Highway 10. The site to the north of Highway 10 the dirt storage area is adjacent to Highway 10 and Morgan Cemetery Road. The applicant has stated this area will be shielded by dense plantings. The applicant has indicated the site has a high bank and motorist cannot see the site from the roadway. Staff feels this area should not be allowed storage because of the number of large trees located on the site. The applicant has indicated the dirt will not be stored up next to the trees but staff's opinion is that the critical root zone cannot be protected with the equipment moving dirt on this site. Staff would recommend dirt storage not be allowed in this area. The applicant proposes to place equipment behind the existing non-residential building. Staff feels this is workable but the applicant should screen the area from the roadway. The applicant has indicated existing trees in the area. Staff feels a dense evergreen planting, a wall or fence should be placed in the area extending from the highway to the rear of the storage area to block the view of the equipment from passing motorist on Highway 10 along the western boundary. The proposed addition of a 54 -foot by 54 -foot parking pad should have minimal to no adverse impact on the surrounding area. The proposed location is in the rear of the site and there is a densely wooded area located behind the proposed building. In summary staff is not totally opposed to the proposed request. The applicant is requesting C-3 uses as alternative uses for the commercial building located on the site. Staff supports this request. The building is a non -conforming commercial business and the redevelopment of the site would most likely be with a commercial business. The request for the temporary storage and stockpiling of dirt on the site located south of Highway 10 staff feels if properly screened the area could be used to store the dirt with minimal negative impact on the area. Staff would further recommend that the area to the north not be allowed any storage or stockpiling of dirt due to the protection of the critical root zone of the trees located in the area. Finally staff recommends if the applicant is allowed to store equipment behind the non -conforming building the area be screening with a fence or dense evergreen plantings to block the views of the site from Highway 10. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed request. 5 FILE NO.: Z-7411 (Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant was willing to limit the storage of dirt to the south side of Highway 10 and screen the area as requested by Staff. Staff stated this was the only outstanding issue associated with the proposed request. Staff stated their recommendation was now approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. n June 12, 2003 ITEM NO_: 16A NAME: Fletcher Short -form PD -I LOCATION: 21900, 21901, 21902 Highway 10 DEVELOPER: Raymond Fletcher 320 Garrison Road Little Rock, AR 72223 FN(,INFFR- James Farris 1485 Southern Hills Drive Conway, AR 72032 FILE NO.: Z-7411 AREA: Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family Residential and a non -conforming restaurant PROPOSED ZONING: PD -I PROPOSED USE: Parking of dirt moving equipment and the storage of dirt and C-3 uses as alternative uses for the non -conforming commercial building. VARIANCES/WA1VERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the site located at 21900, 91901 and 21902 Highway 10 from R-2, Single-family to PD -I. The development contains two (2) areas, one area north of Highway 10 and one area south of Highway 10. Currently there is a non -conforming commercial business located on the site north of Highway 10 (Dee's Catering). The applicant is requesting C-3 uses as alternative uses for the commercial building. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 (con't.) FILE NO.: Z-7411 North of Highway 10 there is also a single-family home and a garage located on the site currently being used as a non-residential uses for personal projects and repairs. The driveway exists off Highway 10 and is part of a large driveway for the established business parking area. In addition to the existing catering business, the applicant is requesting to utilize the site located at 21902 as an excavation business. The property would be used to park trucks and equipment as well as use one room in the house as an office. The future plan is to build a carport structure for the protection of the trucks and equipment. The size would be approximately 54 feet by 54 feet and 20 feet in height. The parking area is proposed to be located at the rear of the site. The drive will extend from Morgan Cemetery Road to the rear of the property. There are three (3) trucks, a Dozer and a backhoe. To the east of the existing commercial building is a site approximately 0.88 acres in size. This area currently is occupies by a barn, which houses a horse and is surrounded by a chain link fence. The area immediately east of this site is an additional 0.88 acre tract the applicant proposes to use for short-term stockpile/storage of dirt and topsoil. Property located south of Highway 10 (21901 Highway 10) is immediately south of the commercial building. The site contains a residential structure currently being used as a rental unit. The site is currently over two (2) acres and contains two additional outbuildings. The applicant is requesting to utilize the back one- half of the site (southern portion) to also stockpile/store dirt and topsoil. The applicant has indicated the only addition of structures would be the proposed carport. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The northern area contains an existing commercial building being used by a catering service. The rear of the site is being used by the applicant for equipment parking behind the existing commercial building. The area to the east contains a small barn and further east the applicant has been storing dirt. This site has perimeter trees and no safeguards are in place to protect the critical root zones. The site to the south contains an existing single-family home with dirt also being store on this site. There are also perimeter trees on the site. There are not any measure in place to allow erosion control. The area to the north is vacant and wooded. The area to the east and west are being used as single-family home site in a rural setting with homes located on large lots. ORA June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 con't. FILE NO.: Z-7411 C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The DuQuesne Place Property Owners Association and the Greystone Manor Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing along with all residents located within 300 feet of the site, who could be identified and all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site. As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. If dirt storage is approved, permanent erosion control measures such as sedimentation basin and diversion ditches should be provided. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary, no comment. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Ene[g : Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN- Planning Division: This request is located in the Barrett Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Industrial for dirt storage and equipment parking. A land use plan amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 con't. FILE NO.: Z-7411 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 minimum six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or a wall, is required where adjacent to residential zones or uses. Additionally, a land use buffer equal in width to six (6) percent of the average width and depth of the property is required. One tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet will be required around the perimeter of the site. Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given only when properly preserving trees. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 22, 2003) Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher were present representing the application. Staff introduced the item indicating there were issues related to the site plan. Staff stated the primary concern was with the protection of the existing trees on the site. Staff also questioned if the northern drive was located on the applicant's property. Mr. Fletcher stated his son was in the dirt business and he was storing the dirt on the site because of the proximity to the haul site. He stated the dirt did not typically stay very long before it was transported to a new location for fill material. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be required adjacent to residentially zoned properties. Staff also stated one tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet would be required around the perimeter of the site. There being no further items for discussion. 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 by Staff at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern, western and southern property lines of the area located south of Highway 10. Staff would recommend a fence be placed behind the rear of the residential structure to shield the dirt storage area from the view of Highway 10. 4 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 (con't. FILE NO.: Z-7411 The site to the north of Highway 10 the dirt storage area is adjacent to Highway 10 and Morgan Cemetery Road. The applicant has stated this area will be shielded by dense plantings. The applicant has indicated the site has a high bank and motorist cannot see the site from the roadway. Staff feels this area should not be allowed storage because of the number of large trees located on the site. The applicant has indicated the dirt will not be stored up next to the trees but staff's opinion is that the critical root zone cannot be protected with the equipment moving dirt on this site. Staff would recommend dirt storage not be allowed in this area. The applicant proposes to place equipment behind the existing non-residential building. Staff feels this is workable but the applicant should screen the area from the roadway. The applicant has indicated existing trees in the area. Staff feels a dense evergreen planting, a wall or fence should be placed in the area extending from the highway to the rear of the storage area to block the view of the equipment from passing motorist on Highway 10 along the western boundary. The proposed addition of a 54 -foot by 54 -foot parking pad should have minimal to no adverse impact on the surrounding area. The proposed location is in the rear of the site and there is a densely wooded area located behind the proposed building. In summary staff is not totally opposed to the proposed request. The applicant is requesting C-3 uses as alternative uses for the commercial building located on the site. Staff supports this request. The building is a non -conforming commercial business and the redevelopment of the site would most likely be with a commercial business. The request for the temporary storage and stockpiling of dirt on the site located south of Highway 10 staff feels if properly screened the area could be used to store the dirt with minimal negative impact on the area. Staff would further recommend that the area to the north not be allowed any storage or stockpiling of dirt due to the protection of the critical root zone of the trees located in the area. Finally staff recommends if the applicant is allowed to store equipment behind the non -conforming building the area be screening with a fence or dense evergreen plantings to block the views of the site from Highway 10. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2003) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no objectors present. Staff stated the applicant was willing to limit the storage of dirt to the south side of Highway 10 and screen the area as requested by Staff. Staff stated this was the only 5 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 (con't.) FILE NO.: Z-7411 outstanding issue associated with the proposed request. Staff stated their recommendation was now approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair placed the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. N. June 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: LU03-29-02 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - Barrett Planning District Location: 25902 Cantrell Rd. Request: Single Family to Commercial Source: Raymond Benny Fletcher, Shirley Fletcher PROPOSAL / REQUEST: This application is a Land Use Plan amendment in the Barrett Planning District from Single Family to Commercial. The Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products, personal and professional services, and general business activities. Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that they serve. Staff is not expanding the application since the property covered consists of more than one large lot in close proximity to an intersection. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The applicant's properties consist of three tracts of land currently zoned R-2 Single Family and cover a combined total of approximately 4.91 + acres in size, with about .88 ± acres located at the northwest corner of Morgan Cemetery Road and State Highway 10, and two tracts of land covering about 4.03 + acres located on the south side of State Highway 10. All of the applicant's properties can be described in two areas. The tract of land north of State Highway 10 is the site of a vacant commercial structure (formerly a cafe) and accessory buildings, with all of the surrounding land to the west, north, and east consisting of vacant property zoned R-2 Single Family. The applicant's properties on the south side of Highway 10 are next to each other and consist of a vacant house on a large lot while the remaining property is vacant. The neighboring properties on the south side of Highway 10 next to the applicant's property consist of a house on a large lot to the east, vacant land to the south, and houses built on Lois and Connie Lanes to the west. All of the neighboring property is zoned R-2 Single Family. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: No Land Use Plan amendments have been approved within the last five years within a 1 -mile radius of the application area. The applicant's properties are shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. All of the surrounding property is shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO_: LU03-29-02 MASTER STREET PLAN: State Highway 10 is shown as Principal Arterial while this segment of Morgan Cemetery Road is shown as a Local Street. Highway 10 is built as a rural two- lane highway and would be subject to half street improvements in order to conform to Master Street Plan Standards. Morgan Cemetery Road is built as a rural two-lane road with open drainage and also would be subject to half street improvements in order to conform to Master Street Plan Standards. A Class II Bikeway is shown from Ferndale Cutoff to Chenonceau Boulevard. The improvement of Highway 10 to Master Street Plan Standards would require the designation of a bike lane even though the Master Street Plan does not recommend additional right-of-way or paving for Class II Bikeways. PARKS: The applicant's properties are located 1/3 of a mile west of the Joe T. Robinson Elementary and Junior High Schools and are located outside the city limits. However, the Park System Master Plan recognizes public schools as facilities eligible for providing for the recreation needs within eight blocks of all Little Rock households as a part of the "Eight Block Strategy." The applicant's property is also located near the "Take it to the Extreme" trail - the western leg of the proposed loop system of trails intended to circle the city. HISTORIC DISTRICTS: There are no historic districts that would be affected by this amendment. 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. ANALYSIS - The applicant's properties are located outside city limits a little over 1 mile to the west of the developing commercial node at the Chenal / Highway 10 intersection. The applicant's properties are also located about 1 mile west of Highway 300, the western boundary of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Most of the Commercial nodes on Highway 10 are located at intersections with Principal and Minor Arterials. The applicant's properties are located at an intersection of a Principal Arterial with a Local Street. 2 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NO.: LU03-29-02 The Commercial development that is occurring in the vicinity of the applicant's properties is located a little over a mile to the east at the Chenal / Highway 10 intersection. The Chenal / Highway 10 Commercial node contains land available for non-residential development that is not yet developed to its full potential. About 68.4+ acres of undeveloped non-residential land is located at the Chenal / Highway 10 intersection. There are existing nodes of Commercial areas that are not developed at the intersections of Highway 10 with Chenal Parkway / Highway 300 and Chenonceau starting one mile east of the applicant's property. There are nodes of Neighborhood Commercial that are not fully developed at the intersections of Highway 10 with Barrett Road and Goodson Roads located about one mile to the west. Most of the existing non-residential development at these locations is primarily businesses that serve a rural market with much of the areas shown as Commercial remaining vacant. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Greystone Manor N. A. Staff has not received any comments from area residents at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is not appropriate. A change to Commercial is pre- mature at this time with other undeveloped areas of Commercial shown on the plan in the general vicinity. 3 June 12, 2003 ITEM NO.: 16.1 NAME: Fletcher Short -form PD -I LOCATION: 21900, 21901, 21902 Highway 10 DEVELOPER: Raymond Fletcher 320 Garrison Road Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: James Farris 1485 Southern Hills Drive Conway, AR 72032 FILE NO.: Z-7411 AREA: Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family Residential and a non -conforming restaurant PROPOSED ZONING: PD -1 PROPOSED USE: Parking of dirt moving equipment and the storage of dirt and C-3 uses as alternative uses for the non -conforming commercial building. VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone the site located at 21900, 91901 and 21902 Highway 10 from R-2, Single-family to PD -1. The development contains two (2) areas, one area north of Highway 10 and one area south of Highway 10. Currently there is a non -conforming commercial business located on the site north of Highway 10 (Dee's Catering). The applicant is requesting C-3 uses as alternative uses for the commercial building. June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 (con't. FILE NO.: Z-7411 North of Highway 10 there is also a single-family home and a garage located on the site currently being used as a non-residential uses for personal projects and repairs. The driveway exists off Highway 10 and is part of a large driveway for the established business parking area. In addition to the existing catering business, the applicant is requesting to utilize the site located at 21902 as an excavation business. The property would be used to park trucks and equipment as well as use one room in the house as an office. The future plan is to build a carport structure for the protection of the trucks and equipment. The size would be approximately 54 feet by 54 feet and 20 feet in height. The parking area is proposed to be located at the rear of the site. The drive will extend from Morgan Cemetery Road to the rear of the property. There are three (3) trucks, a Dozer and a backhoe. To the east of the existing commercial building is a site approximately 0.88 acres in size. This area currently is occupies by a barn, which houses a horse and is surrounded by a chain link fence. The area immediately east of this site is an additional 0.88 acre tract the applicant proposes to use for short-term stockpile/storage of dirt and topsoil. Property located south of Highway 10 (21901 Highway 10) is immediately south of the commercial building. The site contains a residential structure currently being used as a rental unit. The site is currently over two (2) acres and contains two additional outbuildings. The applicant is requesting to utilize the back one- half of the site (southern portion) to also stockpile/store dirt and topsoil. The applicant has indicated the only addition of structures would be the proposed carport. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The northern area contains an existing commercial building being used by a catering service. The rear of the site is being used by the applicant for equipment parking behind the existing commercial building. The area to the east contains a small barn and further east the applicant has been storing dirt. This site has perimeter trees and no safeguards are in place to protect the critical root zones. The site to the south contains an existing single-family home with dirt also being store on this site. There are also perimeter trees on the site. There are not any measure in place to allow erosion control. The area to the north is vacant and wooded. The area to the east and west are being used as single-family home site in a rural setting with homes located on large lots. 4 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 con't.) FILE NO.: Z-7411 C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The DuQuesne Place Property Owners Association and the Greystone Manor Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing along with all residents located within 300 feet of the site, who could be identified and all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site. As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. If dirt storage is approved, permanent erosion control measures such as sedimentation basin and diversion ditches should be provided. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary, no comment. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Barrett Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Development - Industrial for dirt storage and equipment parking. A land use plan amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda. 3 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16.1 lcon't. G H FILE NO.: Z-7411 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 minimum six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or a wall, is required where adjacent to residential zones or uses. Additionally, a land use buffer equal in width to six (6) percent of the average width and depth of the property is required. One tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet will be required around the perimeter of the site. Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given only when properly preserving trees. Building Codes: No comment. UBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 22, 2003) Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher were present representing the application. Staff introduced the item indicating there were issues related to the site plan. Staff stated the primary concern was with the protection of the existing trees on the site. Staff also questioned if the northern drive was located on the applicant's property. Mr. Fletcher stated his son was in the dirt business and he was storing the dirt on the site because of the proximity to the haul site. He stated the dirt did not typically stay very long before it was transported to a new location for fill material. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be required adjacent to residentially zoned properties. Staff also stated one tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet would be required around the perimeter of the site. There being no further items for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised by Staff at the May 22, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern, western and southern property lines of the area located south of Highway 10. Staff would recommend a fence be placed behind the rear of the residential structure to shield the dirt storage area from the view of Highway 10. 2 June 12, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 15.1 cont. FILE NO.: Z-7411 The site to the north of Highway 10 the dirt storage area is adjacent to Highway 10 and Morgan Cemetery Road. The applicant has stated this area will be shielded by dense plantings. The applicant has indicated the site has a high bank and motorist cannot see the site from the roadway. Staff feels this area should not be allowed storage because of the number of large trees located on the site. The applicant has indicated the dirt will not be stored up next to the trees but staffs opinion is that the critical root zone cannot be protected with the equipment moving dirt on this site. Staff would recommend dirt storage not be allowed in this area. The applicant proposes to place equipment behind the existing non-residential building. Staff feels this is workable but the applicant should screen the area from the roadway. The applicant has indicated existing trees in the area. Staff feels a dense evergreen planting, a wall or fence should be placed in the area extending from the highway to the rear of the storage area to block the view of the equipment from passing motorist on Highway 10 along the western boundary. The proposed addition of a 54 -foot by 54 -foot parking pad should have minimal to no adverse impact on the surrounding area. The proposed location is in the rear of the site and there is a densely wooded area located behind the proposed building. In summary staff is not totally opposed to the proposed request. The applicant is requesting C-3 uses as alternative uses for the commercial building located on the site. Staff supports this request. The building is a non -conforming commercial business and the redevelopment of the site would most likely be with a commercial business. The request for the temporary storage and stockpiling of dirt on the site located south of Highway 10 staff feels if properly screened the area could be used to store the dirt with minimal negative impact on the area. Staff would further recommend that the area to the north not be allowed any storage or stockpiling of dirt due to the protection of the critical root zone of the trees located in the area. Finally staff recommends if the applicant is allowed to store equipment behind the non -conforming building the area be screening with a fence or dense evergreen plantings to block the views of the site from Highway 10. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed request. 5 Subdivision Committee Comments May 22, 2003 ITEM NO.: 16.1 FILE NO.: Z-7411 [ NAME: Fletcher Short -form PD -I k L LOCATION: 21902 Highway 10�� Planning Staff Comments: 11w"D 1. 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. 2. The drive located to the north does not appear to be located on the applicant's property. 3. Identify any proposed screening on the site plan. 4. Provide the days and hours of operation. 5. Provide the number of employees on the site plan. 6. Is there any hard surface parking proposed as a part of the development? If so indicate the location of paving and construction material. 7. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so locate the dumpster on the site plan and include a note concerning the screening. 8. Any additional site lighting must be low level and directional, directed inward, away from residentially zoned properties. 9. Provide protection of the trees in which the dirt is being stored around the base. Trees should be protected around their critical root zone (75% of the drip line) to not allow compaction. Variance/Waivers: 1. None requested. Public Works: If dirt storage is approved, permanent erosion control measures such as sedimentation basin and diversion ditches should be provided. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Outside the service boundary, no comment. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. w4 ►',` SBC: Approved as submitted. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: A minimum six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or a wall, is required where adjacent to residential zones or uses. Additionally, a land use buffer equal in width to six (6) percent of the average width and depth of the property is required. " "—U" q V. One tree and three shrubs for every 30 linear feet will be required around the perimeter of the site. Extra credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given only when properly preserving trees. -� o kI- L Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised site plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.