HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7573-A Staff AnalysisJune 9, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z -7573-A
NAME: Hicks Beauty Products & Salon —
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 6805 W. 12th Street, Suite H
OWNER/APPLICANT: Danny Thomas Prope rties/Aundria Hicks
PROPOSAL. A conditional use permit is requested to allow retail
beauty products and salon business in one bay of this
1-2 zoned development.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the south side of W. 12th Street; '/Z block east of
West Park Drive. The suite is located in the second building off of the
street.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
All surrounding properties south of 12th Street are zoned 1-2 and are
occupied by a variety of warehousing, wholesaling and commercial uses.
A cemetery is located across W. 12th Street, to the north. Allowing this
small business to occupy one bay in this development should be
compatible with uses in the area.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the University Park
Neighborhood Association were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The lease space is 2, 800 square feet in area; requiring between 10-14
parking spaces depending on the amount of area devoted to retail sales
and the area devoted to the salon. Parking spaces are located in front of,
behind and beside each of the buildings on the site. Other than for the
spaces directly adjacent to 12th Street, much of the parking appears
unused. There is sufficient parking on the site to accommodate the use.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments on this use issue.
June 9, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. No comments on this use issue.
6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
FILE NO.: Z-7
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: 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 (CAW)
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 CAW. The test results must
be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of
installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll Keatts at 377-1226
if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this
project.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA Bus Route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 19, 2005)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted there were few
outstanding issues. Staff asked the applicant to provide the number of
employees and to describe any proposed signage. Staff also noted Central
Arkansas Water's comment regarding the need for an RPZA.
There was no further discussion. The applicant was advised to respond to staff
questions by May 25, 2005.
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June 9, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7573-A
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A conditional use permit is requested to allow use of one bay in the multiple
building development at 6805 W. 12th Street for the retail sales of beauty
products and a beauty salon. The property is zoned 1-2. The site is occupied by
three large buildings with a total of 66,700 square feet. The applicant proposes
to occupy one, 2,800 square foot space. Other uses in the complex include
warehousing/wholesaling, office warehouse, retail and a restaurant. Large areas
of paved parking are located adjacent to each building.
The proposed business is to operate Monday — Saturday, 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
The number of employees will range from 5-10; consisting of stylists, sales and
support staff. Signage will consist of a wall sign and space on the center's
tenant identification ground sign.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The applicant responded
to issues raised at Subdivision Committee. There is no Bill of Assurance issue.
Staff believes allowing this use should have no effect on surrounding properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the comments in Section 6 of the Agenda Staff Report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 9, 2005)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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