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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7433-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7 NAME: Malstrome Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Kanis Road and Autumn Road DEVELOPER: Pat Malmstrome 11610 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.79 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Office with 10 percent commercial uses PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: 51 % Office 49% Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a proposal at their July 24, 2003 Public Hearing to rezone the site from 0-3 and R-2 to POD. The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 18,917 on August 19, 2003 establishing the Malmstrome Short - form POD. A grading permit was issued for the site in December of 2003. The applicant began grading the site but work has since stopped. The site consisted of three tracts of the Montclair Subdivision is zoned 0-3 and a portion of a fourth tract zoned as R-2. The applicant requested to rezone the area to Planned Office Development (POD) and to replat the properties to a single tract for an office development and leave the remainder of the fourth tract as a separate lot. The NO.: Z-7433 -A (Cont, result would be the creation of a two lot plat as well as the rezoning'to POD. Neither of the lots required waivers or variances. The applicant indicated the development would be developed in four phases. The applicant proposed the construction of approximately 7,500 square feet of office space in each of the first three phases and 8,100 square feet of office space in the fourth phase. The requested uses included those allowed in 0-3, General Office District and the 10% accessory uses permitted in 0-3, General Office District. The applicant indicated the ancillary space would be an aggregate square footage throughout the site based on a fully completed master plan. The hours of operation were proposed from 7:00 am to 7.00 pm Monday through Friday. The applicant indicated the building height not to exceed 35 -feet allowed under the 0-3 zoning classification. The applicant indicated storm water detention would be a detention pond in the first two phases. However, upon final construction of the project, an underground detention system would be implemented. A. PROPOSA LIREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved POD to allow the development of the site with 51 % office uses and 49% commercial uses. The applicant has indicated the construction of two single -story buildings containing 30,391 square feet. Building A is proposed with 21,059 square feet and Building B with 9,332 square feet. The site plan includes the placement of 80 parking spaces. The applicant is requesting the uses of thesite for 0.1, 0-2 and 0-3 permitted uses except all accessory and conditional uses listed under 0-1, 0-2 and 0-3 and the following itemized list: Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, single-family residences, Two family residences, Cemetery or Mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or Monastery, Lodge or Fraternal Organization, Mortuary or Funeral home, Mufti -family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Governmental or private recreational uses, Hospital, or Office warehouse. In addition the applicant is requested all commercial uses permitted under C-1, C-2 and C-3 except the following itemized list: Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, Single-family residences, Two family Residences, Cemetery or Mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or Monastery, Lodge or Fraternal Organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Multi- family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Hospital, Animal clinic, Appliance repair, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Cateringlcommercial, Convenience store with gas pumps, Establishment for the care of alcoholic narcotic or psychiatric patients, Muffler shop, Eating place with drive in service, Bar lounge or tavern, Hotel or motel, Lawn and garden center, 2 FILE NO.: Z -7433-A (Cont. Seasonal and amusement commercial (outside), Automobile or motorcycle sales and service, Bus station and terminal, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Car wash, Feed store, Glass or glazer -installation or repair, High rise multi -family, Lawn and garden center open display, Service station with or without motor vehicle repair, Ambulance service post, Auto parts sales, Auto rental or leasing, Auto repair garage, Building material sales -open, Crematorium, Landscaping service, Lumberyard, Mini -warehouse, Office warehouse, Plant nursery, Small engine repair, Tool and equipment rental -with outside display, Upholstery shop -auto or furniture. The applicant has indicated no more than 3800 square feet will be used as dining facilities. The proposed uses of the building will be directly tied to the available parking based on current ordinance requirements. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing office building with a single-family home located on the western portion of the site. The area to the north of the site contains an office building with Pinnacle Point Hospital further north. To the east of the site, is a vacant non -conforming office building and Kid's Sport (zoned POD) is located to the northeast of the site both fronting onto Autumn Road. The uses to the south include office and commercial uses. There is a large tract of 0-3 zoned property located to the southwest near the Kanis/Bowman Road intersection. The site has been cleared with the exception of the hard corner of Kanis Road and Autumn Road. Kanis Road is a narrow roadway with open ditches for drainage. Street improvements have not been constructed to Autumn Road adjacent to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association, the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Birchwood Neighborhood Association, the Sandpiper Neighborhood Association, along with all property owners 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: 1. All previous comments on the proposed development apply to this amendment. 2. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedication of right-of-way 45 -feet from centerline will be required. Only 30 -feet is shown on the plan. 3 Cle 3. Autumn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a com Dedicate right-of-way to 30 -feet from centerline, mercial street. 4. Provide design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to the street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development, Autumn Road must be 18 -feet from centerline. Kanis Road requires an in -lieu payment. 5. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Conform with maximum grades in Section 31-210. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the location of the proposed storm water detention facilities. 8. A grading permit will be required per Section 29-186 (c) and (d). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for the project. If a food preparation facility is to be a tenant a grease trap will be required. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. En�Y: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Ali 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 protect in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. 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). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. Coun Plannin : No comment. 4 : Z-7 CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHNICAUDESIGN: Plannin_q Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a change to a Planned Office Development for a change in the mix of uses. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is shown as a Minor Arterial and Autumn Road is shown as a Collector in the Master Street Plan. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and though an urban area and their primary function are to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. A Collector street is the traffic connection from residential streets to arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. City Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Walnut Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The goals for Commercial Development, Neighborhood Quality, and Transportation are to "maintain and reinvigorate retail areas to provide retail for local residents," "preserve the welcoming attractive neighborhood where current residents are proud to live and others wish to reside," and "improve the flow of vehicles through the neighborhood to reduce negative impacts to area residents," respectively. This zoning action provides neighborhood retail for local residents. Landaggpe: The plan submitted does not allow for eight -percent (2,991 square feet) of the interior of the vehicular use area to be landscaped with interior islands of at least 150 square feet in area and 7 % feet in width. Building landscaping cannot count as interior landscaping. These are requirements of the Landscape Ordinance. A 6 -foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings, is required along with western perimeter of the site. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscape areas will be required. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 5, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick and Mr. Andrew Hicks were present representing the request. Staff stated the proposed development was previously approved as a POD to FILE NO.: Z -7433-A (C allow the development of the site with office uses and the allowable ten percent accessory uses. Staff stated the applicant was now requesting to use the site with 50 percent commercial uses and 40 percent office uses. Staff questioned the applicant if they would not reduce the percentage of commercial uses. Mr. Hicks questioned what percentage of commercial was acceptable to staff. Staff stated no more than 49%. Staff also requested the applicant provide the maximum building height in the general note section of the site plan. Staff stated all building setback dimensions should be included on the site plan. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road would be acceptable and an in -lieu contribution for Kanis Road would be requested. Staff stated the right-of-way would be required for both roadways. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the building landscaping must be a minimum of eighteen feet. Staff also stated the interior landscaping appeared to be short of the minimum eight percent required. Staff stated irrigation of landscaped area would be required when submitting for a building permit. Staff stated the area to the west of the site was zoned R-2, Single-family and would require screening. Staff stated the building could act as screening if the openings were limited to those required by fire code. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 5, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the development will be constructed with 49% commercial uses and 51% office uses. The applicant has indicated the maximum building height will be 35 -feet and the site plan includes all setback dimensions from property lines. The applicant has indicated there will be 114 parking spaces on the site. If the site is developed as indicated the required parking would be 39 parking spaces required for the office development, 37 parking spaces required for the commercial non -restaurant space and 38 parking spaces required for the restaurant potion of the site. Based on the typical minimum parking requirements a total of 114 parking spaces would be required. The applicant has indicated the site will be developed with 0-1, 0-2 and 0-3 uses with the exception of Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, Single- family residences, Two family residences, Cemetery or mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or monastery, Lodge or fraternal organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Multi -family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Governmental or private recreational uses, Hospital, D FILE NO_: Z -7433-A (Cont. or office warehouse. In addition the applicant is requested all commercial uses permitted under C-1, C-2 and C-3 except the following itemized list: Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, Single-family residences, Two family residences, Cemetery or mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or monastery, Lodge or fraternal organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Multi -family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Hospital, Animal clinic, Appliance repair, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Catering/commercial, Convenience store with gas pumps, Establishment for the care of alcoholic narcotic or psychiatric patients, Muffler shop, Eating place with drive in service, Bar lounge or tavern, Hotel or motel, Lawn and garden center, Seasonal and amusement commercial (outside), Automobile or motorcycle sales and service, Bus station and terminal, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Car wash, Feed store, Glass or glazer -installation or repair, High rise multi -family, Lawn and garden center open display, Service station with or without motor vehicle repair, Ambulance service post, Auto parts sales, Auto rental or leasing, Auto repair garage, Building material sales -open, Crematorium, Landscaping service, Lumberyard, Mini -warehouse, Office warehouse, Plant nursery, Small engine repair, Tool and equipment rental -with outside display, Upholstery shop -auto or furniture. The applicant has indicated no more than 3800 square feet will be used as dining facilities. The proposed uses of the building will be directly tied to the available parking based on current ordinance requirements. Staff is supportive of the applicant's requested uses. The exclusion of the specific uses and the limiting the use of the site to a specific amount of restaurant space staff feels allows for adequate parking. Staff feels the indicated uses appropriate for the site. The applicant has indicated increased landscaped areas within the proposed parking area. The applicant has indicated landscaped islands sufficient to meet the minimum ordinance requirements. The applicant has also indicated a screening fence will be added to the eastern property line adjacent to the residentially zoned property. Staff is supportive of the proposed landscaping plan and the indicated screening. The applicant has indicated a pole sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road a maximum of thirty-six feet in height and one hundred sixty square feet in area. Staff is not supportive of the proposed signage. Staff would recommend a single ground mounted monument style sign be located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road a maximum of ten feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. The applicant has also indicated signage located near the western drive on Kanis Road a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area and a sign located along Autumn Road near the northern driveway also a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. Staff is supportive of the two proposed ground mounted signs. The applicant has indicated the dedication of right-of-way per the Master Street Plan requirements. The applicant has also indicated street construction will be made in compliance with staff recommendations. Staff recommends a deferral VA FILE NO.: Z -7433-A (Cont. of street improvements to Autumn Road and an in -lieu contribution for Kanis Road street construction be made to the City. Staff is supportive of the proposed request with the exception of the indicated pole sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road. Staff feels the proposed revision to the POD to allow additional uses to locate on the site should have minimal impact on adjoining properties. The proposed uses of the site must meet parking requirements prior to tenant finish out and the percent use mix must be maintained. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff recommends a deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road and an in - lieu contribution for Kanis Road street construction be made to the City. Staff recommends the sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road be a maximum of ten feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 26, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road and an in -lieu contribution for Kanis Road street construction be made to the City and staff presented a recommendation the sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road be a maximum of ten feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. August 26, 2004 ITEM NO_- 20 NAME: Malstrome Revised Short -form POD FILE NO.: Z -7433-A LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Kanis Road and Autumn Road DEVELOPER: Pat Malmstrome 11610 Kanis Road Little Rock, AR 72211 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.79 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Office with 10 percent commercial uses PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: 51 % Office 49% Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a proposal at their July 24, 2003 Public Hearing to rezone the site from 0-3 and R-2 to POD. The Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 18,917 on August 19, 2003 establishing the Malmstrome Short - form POD. A grading permit was issued for the site in December of 2003. The applicant began grading the site but work has since stopped. The site consisted of three tracts of the Montclair Subdivision is zoned 0-3 and a portion of a fourth tract zoned as R-2. The applicant requested to rezone the area to Planned Office Development (POD) and to replat the properties to a single tract for an office development and leave the remainder of the fourth tract as a separate lot. The August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7433-A result would be the creation of a two lot plat as well as the rezoning to POD. Neither of the lots required waivers or variances. The applicant indicated the development would be developed in four phases. The applicant proposed the construction of approximately 7,500 square feet of office space in each of the first three phases and 8,100 square feet of office space in the fourth phase. The requested uses included those allowed in 0-3, General Office District and the 10% accessory uses permitted in 0-3, General Office District. The applicant indicated the ancillary space would be an aggregate square footage throughout the site based on a fully completed master plan. The hours of operation were proposed from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday. The applicant indicated the building height not to exceed 35 -feet allowed under the 0-3 zoning classification. The applicant indicated storm water detention would be a detention pond in the first two phases. However, upon final construction of the project, an underground detention system would be implemented. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved POD to allow the development of the site with 51 % office uses and 49% commercial uses. The applicant has indicated the construction of two single -story buildings containing 30,391 square feet. Building A is proposed with 21,059 square feet and Building B with 9,332 square feet. The site plan includes the placement of 80 parking spaces. The applicant is requesting the uses of the site for 0-1, 0-2 and 0-3 permitted uses except all accessory and conditional uses listed under 0-1, 0-2 and 0-3 and the following itemized list: Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, single-family residences, Two family residences, Cemetery or Mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or Monastery, Lodge or Fraternal Organization, Mortuary or Funeral home, Multi -family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Governmental or private recreational uses, Hospital, or Office warehouse. In addition the applicant is requested all commercial uses permitted under C-1, C-2 and C-3 except the following itemized list: Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, Single-family residences, Two family Residences, Cemetery or Mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or Monastery, Lodge or Fraternal Organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Multi- family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Hospital, Animal clinic, Appliance repair, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Catering/commercial, Convenience store with gas pumps, Establishment for the care of alcoholic narcotic or psychiatric patients, Muffler shop, Eating place with drive in service, Bar lounge or tavern, Hotel or motel, Lawn and garden center, 2 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z -7433-A "I Seasonal and amusement commercial (outside), Automobile or motorcycle sales and service, Bus station and terminal, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Car wash, Feed store, Glass or glazer -installation or repair, High rise multi -family, Lawn and garden center open display, Service station with or without motor vehicle repair, Ambulance service post, Auto parts sales, Auto rental or leasing, Auto repair garage, Building material sales -open, Crematorium, Landscaping service, Lumberyard, Mini -warehouse, Office warehouse, Plant nursery, Small engine repair, Tool and equipment rental -with outside display, Upholstery shop -auto or furniture. The applicant has indicated no more than 3800 square feet will be used as dining facilities. The proposed uses of the building will be directly tied to the available parking based on current ordinance requirements. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains an existing office building with a single-family home located on the western portion of the site. The area to the north of the site contains an office building with Pinnacle Point Hospital further north. To the east of the site is a vacant non -conforming office building and Kid's Sport (zoned POD) is located to the northeast of the site both fronting onto Autumn Road. The uses to the south include office and commercial uses. There is a large tract of 0-3 zoned property located to the southwest near the Kanis/Bowman Road intersection. The site has been cleared with the exception of the hard corner of Kanis Road and Autumn Road. Kanis Road is a narrow roadway with open ditches for drainage. Street improvements have not been constructed to Autumn Road adjacent to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association, the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, the Birchwood Neighborhood Association, the Sandpiper Neighborhood Association, along with all property owners 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: 1. All previous comments on the proposed development apply to this amendment. 2. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedication of right-of-way 45 -feet from centerline will be required. Only 30 -feet is shown on the plan. 3 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7433-A 3. Autumn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 -feet from centerline. 4. Provide design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to the street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. Autumn Road must be 18 -feet from centerline. Kanis Road requires an in -lieu payment. 5. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock Code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Conform with maximum grades in Section 31-210. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show, the location of the proposed storm water detention facilities. 8. A grading permit will be required per Section 29-186 (c) and (d). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for the project. If a food preparation facility is to be a tenant a grease trap will be required. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas 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. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. 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). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. C! August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7433-A County Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHN ICAVDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a change to a Planned Office Developmeht for a change in the mix of uses. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is shown as a Minor Arterial and Autumn Road is shown as a Collector in the Master Street Plan. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and though an urban area and their primary function are to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. A Collector street is the traffic connection from residential streets to arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Walnut Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The goals for Commercial Development, Neighborhood Quality, and Transportation are to "maintain and reinvigorate retail areas to provide retail for local residents," "preserve the welcoming attractive neighborhood where current residents are proud to live and others wish to reside," and "improve the flow of vehicles through the neighborhood to reduce negative impacts to area residents," respectively. This zoning action provides neighborhood retail for local residents. Landscape; The plan submitted does not allow for eight -percent (2,991 square feet) of the interior of the vehicular use area to be landscaped with interior islands of at least 150 square feet in area and 7 '/ feet in width. Building landscaping cannot count as interior landscaping. These are requirements of the Landscape Ordinance. A 6 -foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings, is required along with western perimeter of the site. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscape areas will be required. 61 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7433-A G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 5, 2004) Mr. Pat McGetrick and Mr. Andrew Hicks were present representing the request. Staff stated the proposed development was previously approved as a POD to allow the development of the site with office uses and the allowable ten percent accessory uses. Staff stated the applicant was now requesting to use the site with 60 percent commercial uses and 40 percent office uses. Staff questioned the applicant if they would not reduce the percentage of commercial uses. Mr. Hicks questioned what percentage of commercial was acceptable to staff. Staff stated no more than 49%. Staff also requested the applicant provide the maximum building height in the general note section of the site plan. Staff stated all building setback dimensions should be included on the site plan. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road would be acceptable and an in -lieu contribution for Kanis Road would be requested. Staff stated the right-of-way would be required for both roadways. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the building landscaping must be a minimum of eighteen feet. Staff also stated the interior landscaping appeared to be short of the minimum eight percent required. Staff stated irrigation of landscaped area would be required when submitting for a building permit. Staff stated the area to the west of the site was zoned R-2, Single-family and would require screening. Staff stated the building could act as screening if the openings were limited to those required by fire code. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 5, 2004 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the development will be constructed with 49% commercial uses and 51% office uses. The applicant has indicated the maximum building height will be 35 -feet and the site plan includes all setback dimensions from property lines. The applicant has indicated there will be 114 parking spaces on the site. If the site is developed as indicated the required parking would be 39 parking spaces required for the office development, 37 parking spaces required for the commercial non -restaurant space and 38 parking spaces required for the restaurant potion of the site. Based on the typical minimum parking requirements a total of 114 parking spaces would be required. 0 August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7433-A The applicant has indicated the site will be developed with 0-1, 0-2 and 0-3 uses with the exception of Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, Single- family residences, Two family residences, Cemetery or mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or monastery, Lodge or fraternal organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Multi -family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Governmental or private recreational uses, Hospital, or office warehouse. In addition the applicant is requested all commercial uses permitted under C-1, C-2 and C-3 except the following itemized list: Fire station, Orphanage, Rooming or boarding, Single-family residences, Two family residences, Cemetery or mausoleum, College dormitory, Convent or monastery, Lodge or fraternal organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Multi -family dwellings, Nursing home or convalescent home, College fraternity or sorority, Hospital, Animal clinic, Appliance repair, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Catering/commercial, Convenience store with gas pumps, Establishment for the care of alcoholic narcotic or psychiatric patients, Muffler shop, Eating place with drive in service, Bar lounge or tavern, Hotel or motel, Lawn and garden center, Seasonal and amusement commercial (outside), Automobile or motorcycle sales and service, Bus station and terminal, Cabinet or woodwork shop, Car wash, Feed store, Glass or glazer -installation or repair, High rise multi -family, Lawn and garden center open display, Service station with or without motor vehicle repair, Ambulance service post, Auto parts sales, Auto rental or leasing, Auto repair garage, Building material sales -open, Crematorium, Landscaping service, Lumberyard, Mini -warehouse, Office warehouse, Plant nursery, Small engine repair, Tool and equipment rental -with outside display, Upholstery shop -auto or furniture. The applicant has indicated no more than 3800 square feet will be used as dining facilities. The proposed uses of the building will be directly tied to the available parking based on current ordinance requirements. Staff is supportive of the applicant's requested uses. The exclusion of the specific uses and the limiting the use of the site to a specific amount of restaurant space staff feels allows for adequate parking. Staff feels the indicated uses appropriate for the site. The applicant has indicated increased landscaped areas within the proposed parking area. The applicant has indicated landscaped islands sufficient to meet the minimum ordinance requirements. The applicant has also indicated a screening fence will be added to the eastern property line adjacent to the residentially zoned property. Staff is supportive of the proposed landscaping plan and the indicated screening. The applicant has indicated a pole sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road a maximum of thirty-six feet in height and one hundred sixty square feet in area. Staff is not supportive of the proposed signage. Staff would recommend a single ground mounted monument style sign be located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road a maximum of ten feet in height VA August 26, 2004 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 20 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7433-A and one hundred square feet in area. The applicant has also indicated signage located near the western drive on Kanis Road a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area and a sign located along Autumn Road near the northern driveway also a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. Staff is supportive of the two proposed ground mounted signs. The applicant has indicated the dedication of right-of-way per the Master Street Plan requirements. The applicant has also indicated street construction will be made in compliance with staff recommendations. Staff recommends a deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road and an in -lieu contribution for Kanis Road street construction be made to the City. Staff is supportive of the proposed request with the exception of the indicated pole sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road. Staff feels the proposed revision to the POD to allow additional uses to locate on the site should have minimal impact on adjoining properties. The proposed uses of the site must meet parking requirements prior to tenant finish out and the percent use mix must be maintained. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff recommends a deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road and an in - lieu contribution for Kanis Road street construction be made to the City. Staff recommends the sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road be a maximum of ten feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 26, 2004) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral of street improvements to Autumn Road and an in -lieu contribution for Kanis Road street construction be made to the City and staff presented a recommendation the sign located at the intersection of Kanis Road and Autumn Road be a maximum of ten feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion to place the item for inclusion on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 0 ITEM NO.: 20 FILE NO.: Z -7433-A NAME: Malstrome Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: located on the Northwest corner of Kanis Road and Autumn Road 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. Provide the specific use mix and proposed square footage of each use. 3. Dimension all building setbacks from property lines on the proposed site plan. 4. Will there be any fencing as a part of the proposed development? If so indicate the location along with a note concerning the proposed construction material/height and location. 5. Provide the maximum building height in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. 6. Provide a north arrow and scale on the proposed site plan. 7. Provide details of any proposed signage on the site plan including height/area and location. e Variance/Waivers- None requested. Public Works - 7 All previous comments on the proposed development apply to this amendment. ' 2. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedication of right-of-way 45 -feet from centerline will be required. Only 30 -feet is shown on the plan. 3. Autumn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 -feet from centerline. 4. Provide design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one- half street improvements to the street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. Autumn Road must be 18 -feet from centerline. Kanis Road requires an in -lieu payment. 5 eeringas required by eft �L-+ttl�� ode. na 01) 379- 11 R1�ve Philpott) for more inf ents. 6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Conform with maximum grades in Section 31-210. 7. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. proposed storm water detention facilities. 8. A grading permit will be required per Section 29-186 (c) and Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: ,T) Show the location of the Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for the project. If a food preparation facility is to be a tenant a grease trap will be required. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received - Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas 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. This fee will apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private fire system. 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). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department ' e artment: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional information. Count Planning: No comment. CATA: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a change to a Planned Commercial Development for a change in the mix of uses. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Kanis Road is shown as a Minor Arterial and Autumn Road is shown as a Collector in the Master Street Plan. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and though an urban area and their primary function are to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. A Collector street is the traffic connection from residential streets to arterials or to activity centers, with the secondary function of providing access to adjoining property. City Recognized Nei. he hborhy_od Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Walnut Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The goals for Commercial Development, Neighborhood Quality, and Transportation are to "maintain and reinvigorate retail areas to provide retail for local residents," "preserve the welcoming attractive neighborhood where current residents are proud to live and others wish to reside," and "improve the flow of vehicles through the neighborhood to reduce negative impacts to area residents," respectively. This zoning action provides neighborhood retail for local residents. Landscape: The plan submitted does not allow for eight -percent (2,991 square feet) of the interior of the vehicular use area to be landscaped with interior islands of at least 150 square feet in area and 7 Y2 feet in width. Building landscaping cannot count as interior landscaping. These are requirements of the Landscape Ordinance. A 6 -foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen plantings, is required along with western perimeter of the site. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscape areas will be required. Revised�lat/plar_ Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 11, 2004.