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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7432 Staff AnalysisLE NO.: Z-7432 NAME: Houston Electric Company Short -form PD -C LOCATION: 1904 West 2nd Street DEVELOPER: Houston Electric Company 1904 West 3rd Street Little Rock, AR 72205 cAIr_IAICCD- McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.13 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-3, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential PROPOSED ZONING: PD -C PROPOSED USE: Commercial parking lot. VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to rezone a single lot to PD -C to allow the owner to upgrade and improve an existing parking lot. The lot adjoins 1904 West 2nd FILE NO,: Z-7432 Cont. Street and is zoned R-3, Single-family and is currently being used as a commercial parking lot. Currently no access is being taken or is contemplated from West 2nd Street. The applicant is also requesting the closure of the portion of alley that adjoins the lot (Lot 6 Block 6 Union Depot Addition). B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently being used by Gary Houston Electric Company as a parking lot. There is a vacant boarded single-family home located to the west of the site and a recently approved PD -C for a beauty salon located further west at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Battery Street. The area to the north of the site continues to serve as single-family and two family dwellings. The area to the south of the site faces West 3rd Street and contains non-residential uses both commercial and office, Across West 3`d Street, is the State Capitol complex. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Capitol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required per Section 29-186 (e). Show any steep cuts or fills greater than 3:1. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Paint Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Service to Lot 4 is in the alley. A 2 -inch water main in the alley goes across Lot 5 and area that is gated off. This area must be retained as a utility easement. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. 2 FILE NO.: Z-7 COUntV Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSU ES/TEC HN ICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for a single lot commercial parking lot. The proposal does not have a significant impact on the Land Use Plan, which would necessitate a Plan Amendment. City Reco nixed Nei hborhood Action Plan. The applicant's property lies in an area covered by the Capitol View / Stifft Station Neighborhood Action Plan. The plan does not contain any goals, objectives, or action statements relevant to this case. Landscape: Proposed areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. This takes into account the reductions allowed within the designated mature area and for rehabilitation of an existing site. Unless otherwise provided for, a six (6) foot high screen is required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. However, this screen may be deemed inappropriate. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 3, 2003) The applicant was not present. Staff stated the request was for a single -lot located south of West 2nd Street. Staff stated the site was currently being used by Gary Houston Electric Company as a commercial parking lot and the request was to zone the site to PD -C to allow the use to become a conforming use. Staff stated the request also included the abandonment of a portion of alleyway, which adjoined the property. Staff stated the alley to the east had already been abandoned. Staff noted comments from Central Arkansas Water indicating the area of the alley must be retained as a utility easement. Landscape comments were addressed. Staff stated the area was located in the designated mature area and reductions in required landscaping were allowed, Staff noted a six foot high screen would be required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. Staff noted the screen may be deemed inappropriate since the site was located in an area which was functioning as non-residential to the east and there was a vacant boarded single-family home to the west of the site. 3 FILE NO.: Z-7432 (Cont. Staff stated they would contact Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers to discuss the comments and try to resolve any issues prior to the Public Hearing. 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 the issues raised at the July 3, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern and western perimeters of the proposed parking area with a dense planting of evergreen shrubs. The applicant has also indicated the alleyway would be retained as a utility easement as requested by the utility companies. The site is an existing parking lot for Gary Houston Electric Company. The use has been in existence for a number of years and staff does not see any problems with the use continuing. The applicant has indicated there is not a valid Bill of Assurance for the subdivision. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the single lot to PD -C to allow an existing parking lot to become a legal conforming use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 24, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the request. There were no objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff stated the request was to rezone a single lot to PD -C to allow an existing parking lot to become a legal conforming use. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed 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 entertained a motion to place the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. CI July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.- 5 {Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7432 reductions in required landscaping were allowed. Staff noted a six foot high screen would be required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. Staff noted the screen may be deemed inappropriate since the site was located in an area which was functioning as non-residential to the east and there was a vacant boarded single-family home to the west of the site. Staff stated they would contact Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers to discuss the comments and try to resolve any issues prior to the Public Hearing. 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 the issues raised at the July 3, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern and western perimeters of the proposed parking area with a dense planting of evergreen shrubs. The applicant has also indicated the alleyway would be retained as a utility easement as requested by the utility companies. The site is an existing parking lot for Gary Houston Electric Company. The use has been in existence for a number of years and staff does not see any problems with the use continuing. The applicant has indicated there is not a valid Bill of Assurance for the subdivision. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the request to rezone the single lot to PD -C to allow an existing parking lot to become a legal conforming use. TAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 24, 2003) Mr, Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the request. There were no objectors present. Staff stated to their knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff stated the request was to rezone a single lot to PD -C to allow an existing parking lot to become a legal conforming use. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. 0 July 24, 2003 ITEM NO.: NAME: Houston Electric Company Short -form PD -C LOCATION: 1904 West 2nd Street DEVELOPER: Houston Electric Company 1904 West 3rd Street Little Rock, AR 72205 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.13 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 CURRENT ZONING: R-3, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential PROPOSED ZONING: PD -C PROPOSED USE: Commercial parking lot. FT. NEW STREET: 0 VARIAN CESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: I LE NO.: Z-7432 The applicant proposes to rezone a single lot to PD -C to allow the owner to upgrade and improve an existing parking lot. The lot adjoins 1904 West 2nd July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7432 Street and is zoned R-3, Single-family and is currently being used as a commercial parking lot. Currently no access is being taken or is contemplated from West 2nd Street. The applicant is also requesting the closure of the portion of alley that adjoins the lot (Lot 6 Block 6 Union Depot Addition). B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently being used by Gary Houston Electric Company as a parking lot. There is a vacant boarded single-family home located to the west of the site and a recently approved PD -C for a beauty salon located further west at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Battery Street. The area to the north of the site continues to serve as single-family and two family dwellings. The area to the south of the site faces West 3rd Street and contains non-residential uses both commercial and office. Across West 3rd Street, is the State Capitol complex. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Capitol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required per Section 29-186 (e). Show any steep cuts or fills greater than 3:1. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Service to Lot 4 is in the alley. A 2 -inch water main in the alley goes across Lot 5 and area that is gated off. This area must be retained as a utility easement. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. iN July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7432 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 Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for a single lot commercial parking lot. 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 covered by the Capitol View / Stifft Station Neighborhood Action Plan. The plan does not contain any goals, objectives, or action statements relevant to this case. Landscape: Proposed areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. This takes into account the reductions allowed within the designated mature area and for rehabilitation of an existing site. Unless otherwise provided for, a six (6) foot high screen is required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. However, this screen may be deemed inappropriate. Building Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 3, 2003) The applicant was not present. Staff stated the request was for a single -lot located south of West 2nd Street. Staff stated the site was currently being used by Gary Houston Electric Company as a commercial parking lot and the request was to zone the site to PD -C to allow the use to become a conforming use. Staff stated the request also included the abandonment of a portion of alleyway, which adjoined the property. Staff stated the alley to the east had already been abandoned. Staff noted comments from Central Arkansas Water indicating the area of the alley must be retained as a utility easement. Landscape comments were addressed. Staff stated the area was located in the designated mature area and 3 July 24, 2003 ITEM NO.: NAME: Houston Electric Company Short -form PD -C LOCATION: 1904 West 2nd Street DEVELOPER: Houston Electric Company 1904 West 3rd Street Little Rock, AR 72205 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 0.13 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: R-3, Single-family ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential PROPOSED ZONING: PD -C PROPOSED USE: Commercial parking lot. VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: FILE NO.: Z-7432 The applicant proposes to rezone a single lot to PD -C to allow the owner to upgrade and improve an existing parking lot. The lot adjoins 1904 West 2nd July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. Street and is zoned commercial parking lot. from West 2nd Street. FILE NO.: Z-7432 R-3, Single-family and is currently being used as a Currently no access is being taken or is contemplated The applicant is also requesting the closure of the portion of alley that adjoins the lot (Lot 6 Block 6 Union Depot Addition). B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently being used by Gary Houston Electric Company as a parking lot. There is a vacant boarded single-family home located to the west of the site and a recently approved PD -C for a beauty salon located further west at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Battery Street. The area to the north of the site continues to serve as single-family and two family dwellings. The area to the south of the site faces West 3'd Street and contains non-residential uses both commercial and office. Across West 3rd Street, is the State Capitol complex. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Capitol View/Stifft Station Neighborhood Association along with all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required per Section 29-186 (e). Show any steep cuts or fills greater than 3:1. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Service to Lot 4 is in the alley. A 2 -inch water main in the alley goes across Lot 5 and area that is gated off. This area must be retained as a utility easement. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. K July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7432 Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for a single lot commercial parking lot. 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 covered by the Capitol View / Stifft Station Neighborhood Action Plan. The plan does not contain any goals, objectives, or action statements relevant to this case. Landscape: Proposed areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. This takes into account the reductions allowed within the designated mature area and for rehabilitation of an existing site. Unless otherwise provided for, a six (6) foot high screen is required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. However, this screen may be deemed inappropriate. Buildin Codes: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (July 3, 2003) The applicant was not present. Staff stated the request was for a single -lot located south of West 2nd Street. Staff stated the site was currently being used by Gary Houston Electric Company as a commercial parking lot and the request was to zone the site to PD -C to allow the use to become a conforming use. Staff stated the request also included the abandonment of a portion of alleyway, which adjoined the property. Staff stated the alley to the east had already been abandoned. Staff noted comments from Central Arkansas Water indicating the area of the alley must be retained as a utility easement. Landscape comments were addressed. Staff stated the area was located in the designated mature area and 3 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z-7432 NAME: Houston Electric Company Short -form PD -C LOCATION: 1904 West 3`d Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with � the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. The site is currently being used as a parking lot. 3. The applicant is requesting the abandonment of the alley abutting his property. 4. Is there a Bill of Assurance for the proposed site? If so provide a copy of the Bill of Assurance to Staff. If not provide a statement to the effect that there is not a valid Bill of Assurance for the subdivision. Variance/Waivers: 1. None requested. Public Works: 1. Seek variance for substandard width of alley and right-of-way; if left open as public alley. Required alley width is 18 feet; required alley dedication is 15 feet from centerline. 2. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required per Section 29-186 (e). Show any steep cuts or fills greater than 3:1. 3. Close alley right-of-way abutting property. Dedicate access easement for public turn -around. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Service to Lot 4 is in the alley. A 2 -inch water main in the alley goes across Lot 5 and area that is gated off. This area must be retained as a utility easement. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: No comment. Landscape: Proposed areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. This takes into account the reductions allowed within the designated mature area and for rehabilitation of an existing site. Unless otherwise provided for, a six (6) foot high screen is required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. However, this screen may be deemed inappropriate. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, July 9, 2003_ ITEM NO.: 5 NAME: Houston Electric Company Short -form PD -C LOCATION: 1904 West 3 I Street FILE NO.: Z-7432 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. The site is currently being used as a parking lot. 3. The applicant is requesting the abandonment of the alley abutting his property. 4. Is there a Bill of Assurance for the proposed site? If so provide a copy of the Bill of Assurance to Staff. If not provide a statement to the effect that there is not a valid Bill of Assurance for the subdivision. Variance/Waivers: 1. None requested. Public Works: 1. Seek variance for substandard width of alley and right-of-way; if left open as public alley. Required alley width is 18 feet; required alley dedication is 15 feet from centerline. 2. A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required per Section 29-186 (e). Show any steep cuts or fills greater than 3:1. 3. Close alley right-of-way abutting property. Dedicate access easement for public turn -around. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Service to Lot 4 is in the alley. A 2 -inch water main in the alley goes across Lot 5 and area that is gated off. This area must be retained as a utility easement. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: No comment. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: No comment. Landscape: Proposed areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. This takes into account the reductions allowed within the designated mature area and for rehabilitation of an existing site. Unless otherwise provided for, a six (6) foot high screen is required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. However, this screen may be deemed inappropriate. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, July 9, 2003. July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7432 There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion to place the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 5 July 24, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7432 reductions in required landscaping were allowed. Staff noted a six foot high screen would be required along the eastern and western perimeters of the site. Staff noted the screen may be deemed inappropriate since the site was located in an area which was functioning as non-residential to the east and there was a vacant boarded single-family home to the west of the site. Staff stated they would contact Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers to discuss the comments and try to resolve any issues prior to the Public Hearing. 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 the issues raised at the July 3, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern and western perimeters of the proposed parking area with a dense planting of evergreen shrubs. The applicant has also indicated the alleyway would be retained as a utility easement as requested by the utility companies. The site is an existing parking lot for Gary Houston Electric Company. The use has been in existence for a number of years and staff does not see any problems with the use continuing. The applicant has indicated there is not a valid Bill of Assurance for the subdivision. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the =request to rezone the single lot to PD -C to allow an existing parking lot to become a legal conforming use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 4