HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7496-B Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -7496-B
NAME: Lock and Load Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 10900 Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
Done Deal Inc.
c/o Doug Hunnicutt
90210 Highway 5
Little Rock, AR 72210
ENGINEFR-
McGetrick and McGetrick
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 9.8 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: C-3, General Commercial District and Mini -warehouse
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD
PROPOSED USE. C-3, General Commercial District and Mini -warehouse (add
additional mini -warehouse units)
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 18,987 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 18,
2003, approved the rezoning of this 9.5 -acre tract to PCD to allow the site to develop
with a commercial development and allow the creation of two lots. Lot 1 would contain
a 9,600 square foot office/retail building with C-3, General Commercial listed uses as
allowable uses. Lot 2 would be created as a lot without public street frontage with
access provided from Lot 1 in the way of an ingress/egress/utility easement. This lot
was proposed for development with mini -warehouse units.
FILE NO.: Z -7496-B (Cont.
Lot 2 would be developed with a mini -warehouse development in three phases. The
applicant proposed Buildings 4 — 7 to develop in the first phase, Buildings 2, 3, 8 and 9
in the second Phase and Buildings 10 — 12 in the third and final phase. The proposal
included a total of 172,500 square feet of storage. The applicant indicated an area for
an office/ manager residence containing 2,000 square feet.
Ordinance No. 19,168 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on August 17,
2004, allowed a revision to the previously approved PCD. The approval allowed the
construction of a carwash- facility on a parcel located to the east of the originally
approved PCD. The project shared a common drive as approved on the original
application. The eastern parcel was approved for a carwash that included four manual
bays, one automated bay and two vacuum stations.
The proposed revision included the addition of two small mini -storage buildings, (one
large building was lost due to stormwater detention) and to allow one of the buildings to
be used as conditioned storage space. The overall square footage of mini -storage was
similar to the previously approved site plan.
The applicant proposed the placement of signage on each of the proposed lots abutting
Stagecoach Road. The proposed site plan indicated each sign would be a maximum of
thirty-six feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. The proposed vacuum
stations would not have canopies or any advertisements on the stations.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now requesting a revision for the Lock and Load Mini -storage
site plan located on Highway 5. The developer is proposing to add additional
buildings along the western and northern perimeters of the site. The buildings
will have no doors on the exterior side and will be used as a solid screen around
the site. The revision will increase square footage of the conditioned space from
the previously approved plan by 6,250 square feet and the unconditioned space
by 7,500 square feet. A total of 111,400 square feet of unconditioned storage
space and 23,250 square feet of conditioned storage will be available. The site
contains a 9,600 square foot retail building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The first phase of the mini -warehouse development has been completed and the
retail and carwash portions of the development have been constructed. Adjacent
to the site Stagecoach Road has been constructed to Master Street Plan
standard, including curb, gutter and sidewalk per the approved PCD. East of the
site is a salvage yard and west of the site is an apartment development. North of
the site is a mini -warehouse development approved as a PD -C and northwest is
a senior citizen multi -family development on property zoned MF -24.
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FILE NO.: Z -7496-B (Cont.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from
area residents. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the Otter
Creek Homeowners Association and the Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Additional detention
pond capacity is required to be provided.
3. The detention pond should be regraded to prevent water from ponding during
dry weather conditions.
4. 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.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENTICOUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. 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. 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 Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas
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FILE NO.: Z -7496-B (Cont.
Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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.
Fire De artment: Place fire hydrants per code. The main gate must maintain a
minimum 20 -foot gate opening. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for
additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
F. ISSU ES/TECH N ICAL/DESIGN:
PlanninDivision: This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District,
The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant
has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Commercial
Development to add more mini -warehouse units. The revision does not increase
to area of any use, just modifies the 'layout'. The overall Planned Commercial
Development conforms with the use proposed by the Plan. This area is covered
by the Otter Creek/Crystal Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The Office and
Commercial Development Goal states: "To promote commercial and office
development that meets the needs of area residents for shopping and services,
maintains as much of the existing topography, trees, and green space as
possible, and enhances the primarily residential character of the community."
Master Street Plan: Stagecoach Road is a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial
provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is
to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Stagecoach Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bice Plan: A Class II bikeway is shown along Stagecoach Road. A Class II
bikeway is located on the street as either a five foot (5) shoulder or six (6') foot
marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required.
La nd�sca :
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
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FILE NO.: Z -7496-B (Cont.
2. 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.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(March 18, 2010)
Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick Engineers was present representing the
request. Staff stated the previous approval required the placement of buffers
along the northern, western and eastern perimeters. Staff stated the current
request was to eliminate the buffers and place buildings within a few feet of the
property line. Staff stated the rear of the building would act as the required
screening.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or
sidewalk would require replacement prior to the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy. Staff also stated the City's stormwater detention ordinance would
apply to the development of the site. Staff requested Mr. McGetrick provide the
location of the stormwater detention facilities.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the buffer was to remain
due to the adjoining multi -family development located to the west. Staff stated
more than one half to three quarters of the site would be impermeable if the
additional buildings were approved. Staff stated green space was already at a
minimal and the buffers should be maintained.
Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
Mr. McGetrick submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised
at the March 18, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The plan no longer
eliminates the required buffer along the northern and western perimeters. The
plan is proposed to match the buffers and site plan approved by the planning
commission in July of 2004.
The approved 2004 plan allowed the eastern land use buffer at six feet nine
inches (6'9") and the northern land use buffer at twenty (20) feet. The western
land use buffer was approved at thirty (30) feet. Based on the dimensions of the
site the ordinance would typically require the northern land use buffer to be
50 feet and the western land use buffer to be 24.83 feet. Although the eastern
area along the southern portion of the site would typically require the placement
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LE NO.: Z -7496-B (Cont.
of a land use buffer due to the zoning, the use of the property is a salvage yard.
The eastern perimeter along the northern portion of the site is zoned
commercially. The plan submitted by Mr. McGetrick indicates the northern land
use buffer of twenty (20) feet, the eastern land use buffer of eight feet nine
inches and the western buffer in excess of twenty-five feet (25'3"). The buffers
as proposed meet the previously approved site plan along the northern
perimeter. The buffer along the western perimeter is adequate to meet the
typical ordinance standards.
The previously approved PCD allowed for fourteen buildings of mini -warehouse,
a conditioned storage building and a strip retail center for a total of
138,000 square feet. The current development is proposed with a total of fifteen
(15) mini -warehouse building, a conditioned storage building and a strip center
for a total of 151,750 square feet. Within the area proposed for revision a total of
142,150 square feet of mini -warehouse space is proposed and a total of
128,400 square feet was previously approved. This is a ten (10) percent
increase in the allowable mini -warehouse space.
Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant has indicated the additional
building square footage with minimal additional building coverage. Portions of
the additional square footages are located within previously oversized drives.
The additional building coverage is 3,800 square feet. The western most drive
and northern drive have been reduced to allow for the building placement. To
staff's knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the
request. Staff feels the revision to allow the additional storage space should
have minimal impact on the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 8, 2010)
Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick Engineers was present representing the owners. There
were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation
of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as
outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes and 1 absent.
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April 8, 2010
ITEM NO.: 12
NAME: Lock and Load Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 10900 Stagecoach Road
DEVELOPER:
Done Deal Inc.
c/o Doug Hunnicutt
90210 Highway 5
Little Rock, AR 72210
ENGINEER,
McGetrick and McGetrick
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 9.8 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
PCD
FILE NO.: Z -7496-B
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
C-3, General Commercial District and Mini -warehouse
Revised PCD
C-3, General Commercial District and Mini -warehouse (add
additional mini -warehouse units)
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 18,987 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 18,
2003, approved the rezoning of this 9.5 -acre tract to PCD to allow the site to develop
with a commercial development and allow the creation of two lots. Lot 1 would contain
a 9,600 square foot office/retail building with C-3, General Commercial listed uses as
allowable uses. Lot 2 would be created as a lot without public street frontage with
access provided from Lot 1 in the way of an ingress/egress/utility easement. This lot
was proposed for development with mini -warehouse units.
April 8, 2010
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7496-B
Lot 2 would be developed with a mini -warehouse development in three phases. The
applicant proposed Buildings 4 — 7 to develop in the first phase, Buildings 2, 3, 8 and 9
in the second Phase and Buildings 10 — 12 in the third and final phase. The proposal
included a total of 172,500 square feet of storage. The applicant indicated an area for
an office/ manager residence containing 2,000 square feet.
Ordinance No. 19,168 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on August 17,
2004, allowed a revision to the previously approved PCD. The approval allowed the
construction of a carwash facility on a parcel located to the east of the originally
approved PCD. The project shared a common drive as approved on the original
application. The eastern parcel was approved for a carwash that included four manual
bays, one automated bay and two vacuum stations.
The proposed revision included the addition of two small mini -storage buildings, (one
large building was lost due to stormwater detention) and to allow one of the buildings to
be used as conditioned storage space. The overall square footage of mini -storage was
similar to the previously approved site plan.
The applicant proposed the placement of signage on each of the proposed lots abutting
Stagecoach Road. The proposed site plan indicated each sign would be a maximum of
thirty-six feet in height and one hundred square feet in area. The proposed vacuum
stations would not have canopies or any advertisements on the stations.
A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now requesting a revision for the Lock and Load Mini -storage
site plan located on Highway 5. The developer is proposing to add additional
buildings alone the western and northern perimeters of the site. The buildings
will have no doors on the exterior side and will be used as a solid screen around
the site. The revision will increase square footage of the conditioned space from
the previously approved plan by 6,250 square feet and the unconditioned space
by 7,500 square feet. A total of 111,400 square feet of unconditioned storage
space and 23,250 square feet of conditioned storage will be available. The site
contains a 9,600 square foot retail building.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The first phase of the mini -warehouse development has been completed and the
retail and carwash portions of the development have been constructed. Adjacent
to the site Stagecoach Road has been constructed to Master Street Plan
standard, including curb, gutter and sidewalk per the approved PCD. East of the
site is a salvage yard and west of the site is an apartment development. North of
the site is a mini -warehouse development approved as a PD -C and northwest is
a senior citizen multi -family development on property zoned MF -24.
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April 8, 2010
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7496-B
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from
area residents. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all
residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the Otter
Creek Homeowners Association and the Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Additional detention
pond capacity is required to be provided.
3. The detention pond should be regraded to prevent water from ponding during
dry weather conditions.
4. 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.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met. 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. 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
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April 8, 2010
ci iRnivi.qir)m
NO.: 12 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7496-B
service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering
Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas
Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. The main gate must maintain a
minimum 20 -foot gate opening. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for
additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
F. ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN:
Plannin Division: This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant
has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Commercial
Development to add more mini -warehouse units. The revision does not increase
to area of any use, just modifies the 'layout'. The overall Planned Commercial
Development conforms with the use proposed by the Plan. This area is covered
by the Otter Creek/Crystal Valley Neighborhood Action Plan. The Office and
Commercial Development Goal states: "To promote commercial and office
development that meets the needs of area residents for shopping and services,
maintains as much of the existing topography, trees, and green space as
possible, and enhances the primarily residential character of the community."
Master Street Plan. Stagecoach Road is a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial
provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is
to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Stagecoach Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication
of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II bikeway is shown along Stagecoach Road. A Class II
bikeway is located on the street as either a five foot (6) shoulder or six (6') foot
marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required.
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April 8, 2010
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12
Landscape:
FILE NO.: Z -7496 -
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. 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.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (March 18, 2010)
Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick Engineers was present representing the
request. Staff stated the previous approval required the placement of buffers
along the northern, western and eastern perimeters. Staff stated the current
request was to eliminate the buffers and place buildings within a few feet of the
property line. Staff stated the rear of the building would act as the required
screening.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or
sidewalk would require replacement prior to the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy. Staff also stated the City's stormwater detention ordinance would
apply to the development of the site. Staff requested Mr. McGetrick provide the
location of the stormwater detention facilities.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the buffer was to remain
due to the adjoining multi -family development located to the west. Staff stated
more than one half to three quarters of the site would be impermeable if the
additional buildings were approved. Staff stated green space was already at a
minimal and the buffers should be maintained.
Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies
suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
Mr. McGetrick submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised
at the March 18, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The plan no longer
eliminates the required buffer along the northern and western perimeters. The
plan is proposed to match the buffers and site plan approved by the planning
commission in July of 2004.
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April 8, 2010
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7496-B
The approved 2004 plan allowed the eastern land use buffer at six feet nine
inches (69") and the northern land use buffer at twenty (20) feet. The western
land use buffer was approved at thirty (30) feet. Based on the dimensions of the
site the ordinance would typically require the northern land use buffer to be
50 feet and the western land use buffer to be 24.83 feet. Although the eastern
area along the southern portion of the site would typically require the placement
of a land use buffer due to the zoning, the use of the property is a salvage yard.
The eastern perimeter along the northern portion of the site is zoned
commercially. The plan submitted by Mr. McGetrick indicates the northern land
use buffer of twenty (20) feet, the eastern land use buffer of eight feet nine
inches and the western buffer in excess of twenty-five feet (25'3"). The buffers
as proposed meet the previously approved site plan along the northern
perimeter. The buffer along the western perimeter is adequate to meet the
typical ordinance standards.
The previously approved PCD allowed for fourteen buildings of mini -warehouse,
a conditioned storage building and a strip retail center for a total of
138,000 square feet. The current development is proposed with a total of fifteen
(15) mini -warehouse building, a conditioned storage building and a strip center
for a total of 151,750 square feet. Within the area proposed for revision a total of
142,150 square feet of mini -warehouse space is proposed and a total of
128,400 square feet was previously approved. This is a ten (10) percent
increase in the allowable mini -warehouse space.
Staff is supportive of the request. The applicant has indicated the additional
building square footage with minimal additional building coverage. Portions of
the additional square footages are located within previously oversized drives.
The additional building coverage is 3,800 square feet. The western most drive
and northern drive have been reduced to allow for the building placement. To
staff's knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues associated with the
request. Staff feels the revision to allow the additional storage space should
have minimal impact on the area.
1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda
staff report.
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April 8, 2010
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 12 ('Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7490-B
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 8, 2010)
Mr. Pat McGetrick of McGetrick Engineers was present representing the owners. There
were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation
of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as
outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes and 1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 12. Z -7495-B
NAME: Lock and Load Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: located at 10900 Stagecoach 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. The notice must be mailed no later than March 24, 2010. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than April 2,
2010.
2. Is any fencing proposed other than the fencing located along the northern and
eastern perimeters?
3. Provide a note on the site plan indicating the maximum building height of the storage
units.
VariancelWaivers: A variance from Section 36-522 to allow the required land use buffer
along the northern, eastern and western perimeters to be eliminated.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Additional detention pond
capacity is required to be provided.
3. The detention pond should be regraded to prevent water from ponding during dry
weather conditions.
4. 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.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension is required with easements for this project.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time
of request for water service must be met. 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
Item # 12.
Developer's expense. 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 Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact
Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. 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.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. The main gate must maintain a
minimum 20 -foot gate opening. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional
information.
County Plannin : No comment.
CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping for this property. The applicant has applied
for a revision to a previously approved Planned Commercial Development to add more
mini -warehouse units. The revision does not increase to area of any use, just modifies
the 'layout'. The overall Planned Commercial Development conforms with the use
proposed by the Plan. This area is covered by the Otter Creek/Crystal Valley
Neighborhood Action Plan. The Office and Commercial Development Goal states: "To
promote commercial and office development that meets the needs of area residents for
shopping and services, maintains as much of the existing topography, trees, and green
space as possible, and enhances the primarily residential character of the community."
Master Street Plan: Stagecoach Road is a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short
distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Stagecoach Road since it is a
Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street
improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II bikeway is shown along Stagecoach Road. A Class II
bikeway is located on the street as either a five foot (5) shoulder or six (6) foot marked
bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. This proposal for expansion includes the elimination of a required land use buffer
along the western perimeter of the site. This buffer must remain due to the multi-
family housing adjacent to the property.
Item # 12.
3. In my opinion this is over development of the site; more than half to three-quarters of
the site is impermeable; green space is already at a minimal amount on the site.
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.
Revised _Ip at/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/pian (to include
the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
Item # 12.