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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7500-D Staff AnalysisFebruary 14, 2008 ITEM NO.: F FILE NO.: LU08-01-01 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - River Mountain Planning District Location: North of Cantrell Road, west of Pinnacle Valley Road and north of Taylor Loop Road Request: Transition, Mixed Office Commercial and Single Family to Commercial Source: John Rees PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant has requested this item be deferred to the February 14, 2008 agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2008) The item was placed on consent agenda for deferral to February 14, 2008. By a vote 10 for, 0 against the item was deferred. PROPOSAL / REQUEST: The applicant has requested this item be withdrawn from consideration. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 14, 2008) The item was placed on consent agenda for withdrawal. By a vote of 8 for and 3 against the consent agenda was approved. February 14, 2008 ITEM NO.. F.1 FILE NO.. Z -7500-D NAME: Pinnacle Village Long -form PCD LOCATION: Located North of Cantrell Road, West of Pinnacle Valley Road and North of the Taylor Loop Road/Cantrell Road Intersection DEVELOPER: Rees Development Company 12115 Hinson Road Little Rock, AR 72212 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 24.37 Acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 PCD FT. NEW STREET: 0 Commercial, Office/Warehouse Revised PCD Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading of the site with the development of the first phase. The applicant submitted a request dated December 5, 2007, requesting a deferral of the item to the February 14, 2008, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 3, 2008) Mr_ Pat McGetrick of McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers was present representing the request. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated December 5, 2007, requesting a deferral of the item to the February 14, 2008, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. February 14, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: F.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7500-D There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Deferral. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated January 29, 2008, requesting withdrawal of this item. Staff is supportive of the withdrawal request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 14, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated January 29, 2008, requesting withdrawal of this item. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. A motion was made to approve the item as presented by staff on the consent agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. 2 ITEM NO.: 12. NAME: Pinnacle Village Long -form PCD Z -7500-D LOCATION: located North of Cantrell Road, West of Pinnacle Valley Road and North of the Taylor Loop Road/Cantrell Road Intersection 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 December 19, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than December 28, 2007. 2. Is advanced grading being requested as a part of the proposed development? 3. Provide details of the proposed uses and the proposed use mix of the development. Provide a maximum square footage of commercial uses and a maximum square footage of restaurant uses for the site. 4. Provide details of proposed screening to be located to the west, east and north of the site including any proposed fencing, plantings and the treatment of the rears of the proposed buildings. 5. Provide details of the proposed mechanical treatment such as location and proposed screening. 6. The indicated site plan does not include and allow for pedestrian access through the site. Provide detailed pedestrian walkways and pedestrian tables to allow safe pedestrian access through the site. 7. Provide details of any proposed signage to be located within the development as well as signage proposed adjacent to Highway 10. All signage located within the development will need to be approved by the Commission as a part of the application request. The indicated buildings do not have public street frontage which typically does not allow signage. 8. The proposed dumpster facilities are located adjacent to the residentially zoned property. Provide a note indicating the proposed screening of the dumpster facilities. Will the hours of service be limited for the dumpster facilities? 9. The site plan indicates the placement of service bays adjacent to the residentially zoned properties. Provide details of the proposed screening mechanism for these service bays. 10. Provide details of the proposed retaining wall adjacent to the floodway including height and construction materials. 11. Indicate on the site plan any areas where existing trees are to be retained. 12.Any additional site lighting must be low level and directional, directed inward away from residentially zoned properties. Provide details of proposed site lighting to ensure the Highway 10 Design Overlay District is protected with regard to preservation of the scenic appearance of the corridor. Item # 12. 13. The western and northern walls are located adjacent to residentially zoned property. These walls have a large mass. Provide details of the proposed mechanism for breaking of this massing. 14. During the site work, the required land use buffer and street buffer must be preserved. Construction fencing must be in place to protect all required buffers prior to the initiation of any site work. 15. Directional signage must comply with the City Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. 16. Provide a maximum building height in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. Variance/Waivers., None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Provide traffic study for generation of traffic on the property and adequacy of proposed main entrance. Indicate peak hour traffic figures for the high-intensity commercial establishments that already exist or will exist along the main entrance road. The study should also address the impact of possible future access from other adjacent properties to the west. 2. The proposed access through a previously approved PCD to the south creates a major commercial access street with nine driveways along the main entrance road. The traffic study must show this potentially significant restriction to the free flow of traffic into and out of the proposed development. 3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 5. A special Grading permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 6. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of one (1) foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. 7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 8. In accordance with Section 31-176, floodway areas must be shown as floodway easements or be dedicated to the public. In addition, a 25 foot wide access easement is required adjacent to the floodway boundary. If encroachment is desired in the regulatory floodway, written approval should be obtained from FEMA prior to the issuance of any city permits and the commencement of construction. 9. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 10.The proposed western driveway should be constructed to a commercial standard similar to the first 260 feet. 11. Alteration of the water course of Isom Creek will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. Item # 12. 12. Per Section 29-190(15), a minimum strip 25 ft wide, undisturbed except for reasonable access, shall be provided along each side of streams having a ten (10) year storm of greater than one hundred fifty (150) cubic feet per second. The twenty five (25) foot strip shall be measured from the top of the bank. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan showing detention area, creek centerline, proposed contours and wooded areas, previously cleared areas, and limits of clearing. 13. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). 14. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street improvements. Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for approval. 15. Erosion controls must be installed to reduce discharge of polluted storm water. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Existing sewer mains on site. No construction allowed within existing easement. Contact LRW for details. 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. 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). 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 Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of 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. Protection of the raw water limes that cross this property will be of utmost importance in planning and constructing this project. Coordinate carefully with Central Arkansas Water. 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 Little Rock Fire Department for more information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25, the Highway 10 Express Route. Item # 12. Parks and Recreation: Please provide an easement for future tail access along the rear of the site. Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition and Single Family. The applicant has applied for a Long Form PCD to allow the rezoning for a commercial center with C-3 retail space. A Land Use Plan Amendment is a separate item on this agenda. Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is shown as a Principal Arterial. The primary function of a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell since it is a Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan, but the plan does not address this issue. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. This development is located within the Arkansas Highway 10 Overlay District; therefore, must comply with the standards put forth in addition to the landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 3. It appears that changes to the phase one of the site plan have been made. A parking lot is shown behind one of the existing buildings and it is located within the Highway 10 Overlay District, twenty-five foot (25') wide strip. This modification is not allowed and must be changed by its elimination from the site plan. 4. This project was reviewed as a unitary development. 5. Berming is encouraged along Arkansas Highway 10. 6. Interior islands must be a minimum of three hundred (300) square foot in area to qualify towards the minimum landscape ordinance requirements. 7. The area along the eastern and western property lines is zoned residential; therefore, a land use buffer of fifty foot (50') is required. Seventy (70%) percent of this are is to remain undisturbed. 8. The area along the northern property line is zoned residential, therefore, a land use buffer of forty-three foot (43') is required. Seventy (70%) percent of this area is to remain undisturbed. 9. The AR Highway 10 Overlay requires a twenty-five foot (25') wide landscape strip around the sites entirety; minus adjoining properties of the same ownership. In this instance the minimum amount shall be nine foot (9'). 10. The property to the east, west, and north is zoned residential, therefore, a six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the eastern perimeter of the site. Item # 12. 11. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 12. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 13.The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 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, December 5, 2007. Item # 12.