HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7463-C Staff AnalysisDecember 13, 2018
ITEM NO.- B FILE NO.
NAME: Lot 4 Commerce Square Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: Located on the North side of West 65th Street in the 6100 Block
DEVELOPER:
Clifton Family LLLP
Isbell Land Sales, LLC
1000 Cherry Hill Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Clifton Family LLLP, Owner
Isbell Land Sales, LLC, Owner
Thomas Engineering Company, Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER'.
Thomas Engineering Company
3810 Lookout Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
-7463-C
AREA: 3.584 -acres NUMBER O1= LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
WARD: 2 PLANNING DISTRICT: 13 — 65th Street East CENSUS TRACT: 20.01
CURRENT ZONING- C-4, Open Display District
VARIANCE/WAIVERS:
1. A variance from Section 31-207 to allow the driveways as indicated on the site plan.
2. A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of the entire site with
the development of the first building.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The application was originally filed as a Subdivision Site Plan Review request as
per Section 31-13 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances. After review staff
determined the item should be reviewed and considered as a Conditional Use
Permit request to allow the development of Office Warehouse for the property.
December 13, 2018
SUBDIVISION
NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7463-C
The property is zoned C-4, Open Display District and is proposed for development
with eight (8) buildings of office warehouse. The applicant has indicated the
buildings as 40 -feet by 60 -feet. Access to the buildings is from a shared driveway
along West 65th Street. The plan indicates the placement of a 40 -foot building
setback along the common drive. A 25 -foot setback is proposed along the north
property line and a 15 -foot setback is proposed along the eastern property line
which abuts the Union Pacific Railroad right of way.
The applicant is seeking a variance to allow the drives on the site to be located
less than 100 -feet from the property line and less than 200 -feet apart. The
applicant is also seeking a variance to allow the driveway width to exceed 26 -feet.
The applicant has agreed to construct the access drive with a minimum pavement
width of 31 -feet.
The applicant is requesting a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow
grading of the entire site with the development of the first building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is an undeveloped site located on the north side of West 65th Street and
adjacent to a railroad main line. The two (2) properties to the west are convenience
stores. To the north is a hotel and further north is an auto body repair business.
South of the site is an auto accessories sales business. To the southeast is a
mini -warehouse development. To the east is an automobile sales business. There
is a sidewalk in place along the north side of West 65th Street adjacent to this site.
C_ NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site along with the Wakefield
Neighborhood Association and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were
notified of the public hearing. There is not a contact person listed for the Geyer
Springs Neighborhood Association in the City of Little Rock maintained
neighborhood contact listing.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
BLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section
31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public
streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 -feet is required. With the
proposed commercial and warehouse use, the existing pavement should be
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improved to 31 -feet in width. Curb and gutter should be installed on the east
side of access easement to West 65th Street. Curb and gutter should be
constructed on both side of access easement adjacent to the Valero
Service Station.
2. The south 3 -way intersection should be constructed with typical street
radiuses (25 -feet) for a street intersection.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than
residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted
and approved prior to the start of construction. Is construction proposed to
be phased? Is a variance being requested for an advanced grading permit to
grade future phases with the first phase?
4. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the
detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of
the developer, owner, and/or property owner's association.
6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit
from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
7. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation
of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be
repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
8. Curb and gutter should be installed from the proposed south driveway to West
65th Street.
9. A minimum pavement width of at least 31 -feet measured from back of curb to
back of curb must be provided.
10. If semi -trucks are expected to load/unload at the warehouse doors or dock,
at least 75 -feet should be provided from the private street.
11. The east curb radius of the West 65th Street intersection should be increased
to 25 -feet.
12. Per Section 31-210(e)(3), on minor commercial streets, driveways should be
spaced at least 100 -feet from the property line. The south driveway should
be relocated to the north.
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13. Per Section 31-210(e)(3), on minor commercial streets the maximum
driveway width is 26 -feet and the minimum driveway spacing is at least
200 -feet between driveways and street intersections. Variances are required
to be requested for the driveway spacing and width.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Sewer available to the site. Private main
may be required if new sewer service is required for each proposed building.
Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposa
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this to
power line runs along the north side of West 65
east side of University Avenue. Contact Enterg
service requirements, power line extension, or
(if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Enerpy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
I. There do not appear to be any
cation. A three phase, overhead
to Street and another one on the
y in advance to discuss electrical
adjustments to existing facilities
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required.
If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's
expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department
is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will
apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all
connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
5. 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.
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ITEM NO.: B [Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7403-C
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water
meter.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure
zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water
service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests
of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by
the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test
results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section
within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross
Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and
construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer,
licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a customer owned
line agreement is required.
9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall
be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used,
a reduced pressure.
Fire Department'.
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. Fire Hydrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations
as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a
fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive
of shoulders.
3. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
4. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall
be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at
least 75,000 pounds.
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5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1
a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall
have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area.
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than
62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved
fire apparatus access roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000
square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road
when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler systems.
d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than
one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of
the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between
accesses.
6. 30' Tall Buildings -Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial
fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of
this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by
measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof
to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is
greater.
b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of
15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be
positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the
building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned
shall be approved by the fire code official.
d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the
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aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall
be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official.
7. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4
Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall
be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table
D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
8. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus
access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall
comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation
by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by
fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency
opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain
and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of
forcible entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock
is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the
fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with UL 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F
2200.
9. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
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ITEM NO.: B (Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -7463-C
County Plannin No comment.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
G
Buildin Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior
to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the
review process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural,
Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at
501.371.4724; crichey@IittkEgcKa2v
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average
linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape area.
Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
3. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that
abuts adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at
least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be
planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip.
4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
TRANSPORTATION/PLAN N I NG:
Rock Re ion Metro: The site is located on Rock Region Metro Route #22, the
University Avenue/Mabelvale Route.
Planning Division: No comment.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 29, 2018)
The applicant was present. Staff questioned the proposed use of the site. The
applicant stated the use was an office, warehouse type use. Staff stated the
request would be converted to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request and no
longer a subdivision site plan review request. Staff requested the applicant mail
the notice form for the CUP and not the site plan review notice form.
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NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7463-C
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the maximum driveway
width was 36 -feet and the minimum driveway spacing was 200 -feet between
drives. Staff stated a minimum pavement width of 31 -feet measured from back of
curb to back of curb was to be provided. Staff questioned if semi -trucks would
access the site. The developer indicated no semi -truck traffic was anticipated. He
stated the maximum size vehicle would be a box -truck. The applicant questioned
if a variance or waiver could be secured for the driveway spacing and the minimum
pavement width of the access drive. Staff stated this should be included in the
response if a waiver and/or variance was being requested.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated building landscaping and
perimeter landscaping would be required with the development of the site. Staff
stated perimeter plantings would be required with the development of the site.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any
questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing a number of
technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has provided
notification as requested by staff at the August 29, 2018, Subdivision Committee
meeting. The applicant is seeking a variance to allow the driveways and drive
lanes with variances from the typical ordinance standards.
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow this C-4, Open
Display District, zoned property to develop with eight (8) buildings of office
warehouse. The applicant has indicated the buildings as 40 -feet by 60 -feet.
Access to the buildings is from a shared driveway on West 65th Street. The plan
indicates the placement of a 40 -foot building setback from the property line along
the common drive. A 25 -foot setback is proposed along the north property line
and a 15 -foot setback is proposed along the eastern property line which abuts the
Union Pacific Railroad right of way.
The plan indicates the placement of three (3) parking spaces in front of each of the
proposed warehouse buildings. The applicant has not indicated the buildings will
be single occupancy warehouse users in each of the buildings. Parking for a
warehouse and storage facility is typically based on five (5) parking spaces plus
one (1) space per 2,000 square feet. Based on the typical parking requirement
six (6) spaces would be required for each building.
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ITEM NO.: B (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7463-C
The applicant is proposing to install curb and gutter along the east side of the
access driveway. The applicant is also seeking a variance to allow the driveways
for Buildings 1 — 4 to be spaced as shown on the site plan rather than the typical
200 -foot spacing and to allow the driveways to be 60 -feet in width rather than the
36 -foot maximum typically allowed.
The plan indicates the placement of a development sign along West 65th Street.
The sign is proposed with a maximum height of 36 -feet and a maximum sign area
of 160 square feet. Building signage is proposed along the southern fagade of the
building with a maximum sign area of ten (10) percent of the wall fagade area.
Building signage is proposed along the rear of Buildings 1 through 5. The wall sign
proposed is 32 square feet.
The plan indicates the placement of a six (6) foot chain link fence along the east
property line. A seven (7) foot chain link fence is indicated along the northern
property line. The plan indicates the placement of a dumpster near the northern
driveway. The dumpster will be fully screened per typical ordinance standards.
The request includes a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow
grading of the entire site with the construction of the first building.
Ordinance No. 20,839 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on
February 11, 2014, modified Section 36-108 of the Little Rock Code to limit the
term of approval of a conditional use permit to a maximum of three (3) years from
the date of approval. If an approved multi -phase development, has not been
completed within three (3) years of the date of approval the conditional use permit
must be reviewed and reapproved by the Commission in the same manner as the
initial conditional use permit.
Staff is generally supportive of the concept to allow for individual office warehouse
spaces but has concerns with the parking as proposed. The parking as proposed
is inadequate to meet the typical minimum parking requirement of the zoning
ordinance and there is little alternative for overflow parking. Based on the lack of
parking proposed for the site staff cannot support the application as filed.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the application as filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 20, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item stating the applicant had submitted a request for deferral of the item to the
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ITEM NO.: B(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -7463-C
November 1, 2018, on September 18, 2018. Staff stated the deferral request would
require a waiver of the Commissions By-laws with regard to the late deferral request. Staff
stated they were supportive of the deferral request. A motion was made to approve the
By-law waiver with regard to the late deferral request. The motion carried by a vote of
10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on
the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes
and 1 absent.
STAFF UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing the concerns staff had about
parking. Buildings 1-4 are each shown with 6 parking spaces in addition to the loading
dock/access. Buildings 4-8, located on the eastern end of the site, are shown with either
3 or 4 parking spaces directly adjacent to the building in addition to the loading
dock/access. An additional 8 spaces are shown off of the cul-de-sac in close proximity
to these 4 buildings. A total of 48 spaces are provided. Staff is now able to support the
proposed development.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit subject to compliance
with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
Staff recommends approval of a variance from Section 31-210 to allow the driveways as
indicated on the revised site plan.
Staff recommends approval of a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow
grading of the entire site with the development of the first building.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 1, 2018)
The applicants were not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the
commission that the applicants had put the incorrect hearing date on the notices and the
item needed to be deferred for re -notice. There was no further discussion. The item was
placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the December 13, 2018 meeting by a vote
of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 13, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff update and recommendation"
above; including the variances. There was no further discussion. The item was placed
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on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all staff
comments and conditions. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 2. S -1115-C
NAME: Lot 4 Commerce Square Addition Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION: located on the North side of West 65th Street in the 6100 Block
Planninq Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice
must be mailed no later than September 5, 2018. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 14, 2018.
2. What is the use of the warehouse buildings? Is the use -
a. Warehouse or wholesaling - means a facility for commodities stored or
wholesaled. No outside storage is allowed in conjunction with a warehouse or
wholesaling operation.
b. Office, showroom and warehouse - means a facility for mixed use with the
following characteristics:
(1) A showroom for display of product line which does not include
items for user purchase, except within C-3 general commercial district.
(2) A storage or warehouse facility which occupies not more than sixty
(60) percent of the gross floor area of the structure(s).
(3) The principal office of the business,
(4) Sales to contractors or other businesses installing or delivering to
consumer and user.
c. Office, warehouse - means a facility, combining office and warehouse
functions in a single structure.
The use is ( c ) Office Warehouse
3. The site plan does not include parking for customer traffic. Provide details of the
proposed parking plan on the site plan.
Added 3 spaces for parking in front of each building.
4. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the maximum building height.
Added note for 20'max. building height.
5. Provide the location and details of any proposed fencing.
Added 6' chain link fence along east side of property.
6. Provide the proposed signage plan. Indicate the location, maximum height and maximum
sign area for any ground signage. Indicate the fagade of any proposed building signage.
Owner will comply with sign ordinance for ground sign. Is proposing to place a 32 sf
sign on the rear of Buildings 1 through 5.
7. Are there dumpsters proposed for the site? If so provide the location of the proposed
dumpsters and indicate a note concerning the required screening.
Dumpster location added to site plan with 6' wood fence screening.
Variance/Waivers:
1. Allow 26' wide driveway in the access easement rather than the
required 31' wide.
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2. Install curb and gutter on east side only of access driveway.
3. Allow driveways to buildings 1-4 to be spaced as shown (rather than
200' apart) and allow 60' width as shown (rather than 36' max.)
4. Allow driveway to building 1 to be to as shown (rather than 100' from
65th St.)
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions -
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onditions:
1. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207, private
streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access
easement width of 45 -feet is required. With the proposed commercial and warehouse
use, the existing pavement should be improved to 31 -feet in width. Curb and gutter
should be installed on the east side of access easement to West 65th Street. Curb and
gutter should be constructed on both side of access easement adjacent to the Valero
Service Station.
Owner is requesting a variance to allow a 26' wide access driveway rather than the 31'
width. He also is requesting to install curb and gutter on the east side only.
2. The south 3 -way intersection should be constructed with typical street radiuses (25 -feet)
for a street intersection.
Have added 25' radii at the access driveway at 65 th Street.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (d) will be required prior to
any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site
grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of
construction. Is construction proposed to be phased? Is a variance being requested for
advanced grading permit to grade future phases with the first phase?
The project will be phased. Building 1-4 will be phase 1 and buildings 5-8 will be
phase 2. Grading will be done for each phase separately.
4. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not
in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
Will comply.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for
stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all
private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer, owner, and/or
property owner's association.
Will comply with detention ordinance.
6. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
Will comply.
7. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of
construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the
responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Will comply.
8. Curb and gutter should be installed from the proposed south driveway to West 65th
Street.
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Will install curb and gutter along east side of access driveway. Asking for a variance
to not install curb and gutter on the west side.
9. A minimum pavement width of at least 31 -feet measured from back of curb to back of curb
must be provided.
Requesting a variance to allow a 26' wide driveway.
10. If semi -trucks are expected to load/unload at the warehouse doors or dock, at least 75 -
feet should be provided from the private street.
No semi -trucks are anticipated at these warehouses.
11. The east curb radius of the West 65th Street intersection should be increased to 25 -feet.
Will comply.
12. Per Section 31-210(e) (3), on minor commercial streets, driveways should be spaced at
least 100 -feet from the property line. The south driveway should be relocated to the
north.
Requesting a variance to allow driveways as shown.
13. Per Section 31-210(e)(3), on minor commercial streets the maximum driveway width is
26 -feet and the minimum driveway spacing is at least 200 -feet between driveways and
street intersections. Variances are required to be requested for the driveway spacing and
width.
Variances are requested to allow for the driveway widths and driveway spacings as
shown.
Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Plannin :
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer available to the site. Private main may be
required if new sewer service is required for each proposed building. Contact Little Rock
Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There do not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. A three phase, overhead power line runs along
the north side of West 65th Street and another one on the east side of University Avenue.
Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, power line extension,
or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
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1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service
must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s)
are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas
Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central
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Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service.
Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the
Little Rock Fire Department is required.
4. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including
metered connections off the private fire system.
5. 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.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
7. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires
that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by
a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central
Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross
Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the
Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
8. The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private
facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction
specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the
State of Arkansas. Execution of a customer owned line agreement is required.
9. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated
with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure.
Fire Department: Added turnaround for Fire Truck for buildings 5-8
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2, Fire Hvdrants. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access
road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road,
the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
3. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not
exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the fire chief.
4. Loading. Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities,
buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire
apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus
access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
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a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet
that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of
the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses.
6. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane
and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls,
whichever is greater.
b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of
30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of
the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access
road is positioned shall be -approved by the fire code official.
d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over
the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the
approval of the fire code official.
7. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-
end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and
turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
Added turnaround for Fire Truck for buildings 5-8.
8. Gates. Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates.
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Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following
criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times and
replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall
be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock
unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools or
when a key box containing the keys to the lock is installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval 1by the fire code
official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
9. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 -- C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of
Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
Building Codes/ Landscape:
Building Code: Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review
process. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP
Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
cricheyAlittlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street
right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three
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(3) feet within the required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing
of not less than thirty (30) feet.
3. A perimeter planting strip is required alone any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property, or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet
wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear
feet of perimeter planting strip.
4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as
feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be
given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro_ The site is located on Rock Region Metro Route #22, the University
Avenue/Mabelvale Route.
Planninq Division: No comment.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
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