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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7529 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7529 NAME: Sol Alman Short -form PID and Right-of-way Abandonment for a portion of Hanger Street from East 8th Street to East 9th Street LOCATION: 1300 East 9th Street DEVELOPER: Sol Alman Company 1300 East Stn Street Little Rock, AR 72202 FNGINFFR- McGetrick and McGetrick 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.06 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: 1-3 ALLOWED USES: Heavy Industrial PROPOSED ZONING: PD -I PROPOSED USE: Recycling facility VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The site contains 2.06 acres and the owner is requesting to rezone the site to PD -I to allow the construction of a 45,900 square foot building. The applicant has indicated 20 parking spaces on the proposed site plan. The maximum building height for the structure is 35 -feet. The applicant has indicated there will FILE NO.: Z-7529 [Cont. be no doors, windows or openings on the north, south and west sides of the building. The applicant is also proposing the closure of Hanger Street from East 8th Street to East 9th Street. The applicant has indicated the easement rights will be maintained. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is home to a large recycling facility covering several blocks. Immediately south of the site across East 9th Street there are four occupied single-family homes. Also across East 9th Street to the southeast there are two day care centers and the remainder of the area also contains non-residential uses some of which heavy industrial type uses. To the north of the site is an elevator service company and to the east of the site are heavy industrial uses. West of the site are single-family homes on the north side of East 9th Street and commercial uses on the south side of East 9m Street. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents concerning the proposed development. The Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed land use would classify College Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way 30 -feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of College and 9th Street. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to the property. 5. Public Works would support the closure of the Hanger/Miller Street right-of- way. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing sewer main located on the site. No construction within the existing sewer main easement. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: Approved as submitted. 2 FILE No.: z-7529 Cont. 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. Hanger Street will need to be retained as a utility easement to accommodate existing 20 -inch and 2 -inch water mains. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Industrial Development for an enclosed operation for recycled materials. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. However, the property in question is located in the area covered by the East of 1-30 Study of 2003. The study recommended the current land uses shown in the area to protect and enhance the integrity of the area surrounding the Presidential Park and Heifer International Center. The study recognizes that heavy industrial uses are located in the area but also promotes investment in non -industrial uses. This property abuts College Avenue that is a north -south collector that could be used as a southern entrance to the Presidential Library via 1-630. This use could 41 FILE NO.: Z-7529 Cont. serve as a buffer between the unenclosed uses to the east from the residential uses to the west. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 6, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the applicant. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating the business was existing and the owner was requesting to construct a materials storage facility on the site. Staff noted there was a grade change between the building and East 9th Street. Staff requested the applicant provide additional information concerning the activity that would be taking place inside the building. Staff also stated the fencing that was in place was placed at the request of adjoining neighbors. Staff requested the applicant provide the required documentation to close the right-of-way for Hanger Street. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant should dedicate right-of-way for College Street to meet the Master Street Plan requirement. Staff also requested a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of College and East 9th Street. Staff noted the storm water detention ordinance requirements would apply to the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the areas set aside for buffers appeared to meet with ordinance requirements. There being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the November 6, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a dedication of right-of-way as requested by staff and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of West 9th and College Street. The applicant is requesting to franchise the existing hedge and fence, which will become a part of the right-of-way when dedicated along College Street. Staff is supportive of this request. The applicant has indicated the days and hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The applicant has also indicated any additional site lighting will be low level and directional, directed away from residentially zoned property. The building is proposed to be a maximum of 35 - feet in height and contain 45,900 square feet. The building will be closed on three sides with no doors, windows or openings on these three sides. The front of the building (the east side) will remain open for full access. 4 FILE NO.: Z-7529 (Cont.) The applicant has indicated the site will be concrete and asphalt. The proposed site plan includes the development of twenty on-site parking spaces. Based on the proposed use of the facility, the proposed parking should be adequate to serve the development. The applicant is requesting to close Hanger Street as a part of the proposed request. The applicant owns property on both sides of the existing Hanger Street right-of-way with the road currently a part of the applicant's overall development. Staff is supportive of the proposed request to close the street. The applicant has provided documentation from the utility companies indicating their desire to maintain easement rights. The applicant has indicated the new building will be used for bailing and storage of non-ferrous materials. The proposed building is screened on three sides and should have minimal to no adverse impact on the adjoining properties. The building will screen the residential properties to the south and west and the adjoining non-residential use to the south. The only opening in the building will be located within the applicant's property. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The construction as proposed should have minimal to no adverse impact on the adjoining properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request including the abandonment of the Hanger Street right-of-way, subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the request to franchise the existing fence and shrubs in the right-of-way. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 4, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request including the abandonment of the Hanger Street right-of-way, subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff presented a recommendation that the applicant place directional signage along the western building facade at the intersection with East 8th Street to direct truck traffic to utilize the East 9th Street entrance. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the request to franchise the existing fence and shrubs in the right-of-way. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 5 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-7529 NAME: Sol Alman Short -form PID and Right-of-way abandonment for a portion of Hanger Street between East 8th Street and East gh Street LOCATION: 1300 East 9th Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with e certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. 2. Provide details concerning any proposed signage (height/areallocation). 3. Provide the proposed use of the structure. vJ'�o"�� �L 4. Provide the required information concerning the closure of the street. Letters from Utility P-,L-a� . Companies concerning their desire with regard to easements, a certification from the abstract company concerning reversionary rights, completed application form, legal description. 5. There are to be no openings along the north, south and eastern building face. 6. The applicant has indicated the hours of operation to be from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday. 7. The existing site contains a 8 -foot wood fence along College Street and an 8 -foot chain link fence along East 9th Street. The fencing will remain. 8. The applicant has indicated 10 parking spaces on the site plan to be constructed of a hard surface material. Variance/Waivers: �- 1. None requested. Public Works:0 q 1. The proposed land use would classify College Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way 30 -feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of College and Stn Street. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to the property. 5. Public Works would support the closure of the Hanger/Miller Street right-of-way. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Existing sewer main located on the site. No construction within the existing sewer main easement. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 918-3752 for additional details. r a - Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. C, , G 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. Hanger Street will need to be retained as a utility easement to accommodate existing 20 -inch and 2 -inch water mains. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. 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 hydrant per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918- 3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATH: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Industrial Development for an enclosed operation for recycled materials. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Landscape_ Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. December 4, 2003 ITEM NO.: 21 FILE NO.: Z-7529 NAME: Sol Alman Short -form PID and Right-of-way Abandonment for a portion of Hanger Street from East 8th Street to East 91h Street LOCATION: 1300 East 9th Street DEVELOPER: Sol Alman Company 1300 East 9th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.06 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: 1-3 ALLOWED USES: Heavy Industrial PROPOSED ZONING: PD -I PROPOSED USE: Recycling facility VARIAN CESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The site contains 2.06 acres and the owner is requesting to rezone the site to PD -I to allow the construction of a 45,900 square foot building. The applicant has indicated 20 parking spaces on the proposed site plan. The maximum building height for the structure is 35 -feet. The applicant has indicated there will December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7529 be no doors, windows or openings on the north, south and west sides of the building. The applicant is also proposing the closure of Hanger Street from East 8th Street to East 9th Street. The applicant has indicated the easement rights will be maintained. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is home to a large recycling facility covering several blocks. Immediately south of the site across East 9th Street there are four occupied single-family homes. Also across East 9th Street to the southeast there are two day care centers and the remainder of the area also contains non-residential uses some of which heavy industrial type uses. To the north of the site is an elevator service company and to the east of the site are heavy industrial uses. West of the site are single-family homes on the north side of East 9th Street and commercial uses on the south side of East 91h Street. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents concerning the proposed development. The Hanger Hill Neighborhood Association, all residents located within 300 -feet of the site who could be identified and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed land use would classify College Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way 30 -feet from centerline. 2. A 20 -feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of College and 9th Street. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to the property. 5. Public Works would support the closure of the Hanger/Miller Street right-of- way. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing sewer main located on the site. No construction within the existing sewer main easement. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. 2 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7529 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. Hanger Street will need to be retained as a utility easement to accommodate existing 20 -inch and 2 -inch water mains. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrant per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use Urban for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Industrial Development for an enclosed operation for recycled materials. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. City Reco sized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. However, the property in question is located in the area covered by the East of 1-30 Study of 2003. The study recommended the current land uses shown in the 3 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 29 Cont. FILE NO., Z-7529 area to protect and enhance the integrity of the area surrounding the Presidential Park and Heifer International Center. The study recognizes that heavy industrial uses are located in the area but also promotes investment in non -industrial uses. This property abuts College Avenue that is a north -south collector that could be used as a southern entrance to the Presidential Library via 1-630. This use could serve as a buffer between the unenclosed uses to the east from the residential uses to the west. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 6, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the applicant. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating the business was existing and the owner was requesting to construct a materials storage facility on the site. Staff noted there was a grade change between the building and East 9th Street. Staff requested the applicant provide additional information concerning the activity that would be taking place inside the building. Staff also stated the fencing that was in place was placed at the request of adjoining neighbors. Staff requested the applicant provide the required documentation to close the right-of-way for Hanger Street. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the applicant should dedicate right-of-way for College Street to meet the Master Street Plan requirement. Staff also requested a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of College and East 9th Street. Staff noted the storm water detention ordinance requirements would apply to the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the areas set aside for buffers appeared to meet with ordinance requirements. There being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the November 6, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated a dedication of right-of-way as requested by staff and a 20 -foot radial dedication at the intersection of West 9th and College Street. The applicant is requesting to franchise the existing hedge and fence, which will become a part of the right-of-way when dedicated along College Street. Staff is supportive of this request. 4 December 4, 2003 UBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7529 The applicant has indicated the days and hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The applicant has also indicated any additional site lighting will be low level and directional, directed away from residentially zoned property. The building is proposed to be a maximum of 35 - feet in height and contain 45,900 square feet. The building will be closed on three sides with no doors, windows or openings on these three sides. The front of the building (the east side) will remain open for full access. The applicant has indicated the site will be concrete and asphalt. The proposed site plan includes the development of twenty on-site parking spaces. Based on the proposed use of the facility, the proposed parking should be adequate to serve the development. The applicant is requesting to close Hanger Street as a part of the proposed request. The applicant owns property on both sides of the existing Hanger Street right-of-way with the road currently a part of the applicant's overall development. Staff is supportive of the proposed request to close the street. The applicant has provided documentation from the utility companies indicating their desire to maintain easement rights. The applicant has indicated the new building will be used for bailing and storage of non-ferrous materials. The proposed building is screened on three sides and should have minimal to no adverse impact on the adjoining properties. The building will screen the residential properties to the south and west and the adjoining non-residential use to the south. The only opening in the building will be located within the applicant's property. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. The construction as proposed should have minimal to no adverse impact on the adjoining properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request including the abandonment of the Hanger Street right-of-way, subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the request to franchise the existing fence and shrubs in the right-of-way. December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7529 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 4, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request including the abandonment of the Hanger Street right-of-way, subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above report. Staff presented a recommendation that the applicant place directional signage along the western building facade at the intersection with East 8th Street to direct truck traffic to utilize the East 9th Street entrance. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the request to franchise the existing fence and shrubs in the right-of-way. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 9