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ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
NAME: Cantrell Falls Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 14910 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
PDC Companies
1501 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72207
FNGINFFR-
The Holloway Firm, Inc.
Mr. Bob Holloway
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 7.93 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 5
PCD
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
0-3, General Office District and C-3, General
Commercial District
PCD
PROPOSED USE: 0-3, General Office District and C-3, General Commercial District —
add a fifth lot to the development for automotive repair
VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
A request to rezone a portion of this site from R-2, Single-family to POD was filed and
withdrawn from consideration prior to the June 3, 2004, Planning Commission Public
Hearing. The applicant proposed a development to include office and commercial
activities on 3.6 acres located along the western portion of this site. (Z-7603)
Ordinance No. 19,314 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 19, 2005,
established PDC Company Short -form POD. The request included the development of
a 3.6 acre parcel as a Planned Office Development with a restaurant facility on one of
the proposed lots and an office building on the second lot. Lot 1 would develop with a
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7603 -
restaurant without drive-through service containing 4,500 square feet and Lot 2 would
develop with 29,200 square foot of office space. The overall percent for each use on
the site was eighty-seven percent office and thirteen percent commercial. The approval
established the hours of operation from 6 am to midnight seven days per week. The
development has not been constructed. (Z -7603-A)
On June 22, 2006, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to allow
14910 Cantrell Road (adjacent to the east) and the PDC Company Short -form POD to
be rezoned from R-2, Single-family and POD to PCD to allow a four -lot subdivision with
a combination of sit-down and drive-through restaurants. The lots varied in size from
1.3 acres to 2.5 acres. Restaurant sizes range from 4,100 square feet to 7,200 square
feet. A cul-de-sac would be constructed as a public street from Highway 10 through the
middle of the lots to provide public street frontage for each lot. The developer
requested the flexibility to shift lot area and restaurant size within the development to
accommodate a variety of tenants. A 40 -foot access and utility easement was proposed
from the cul-de-sac to a property located to the east of the site. The site was approved
as a PCD to allow the construction of a strip retail center with no parking or access
located along the rear of the building. According to the applicant access to the site to
the east would allow circulation between developments and limit the need for vehicles to
access Cantrell Road from the development site. Placement of the access easement
would allow vehicles from as far west as Regions Bank to access the existing traffic
signal for protected left turns. The item was not appealed to the Board of Directors.
(Z -7603-B)
On January 18, 2007, the Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 14910 Cantrell
Road from R-2, Single-family to PCD which allowed the development of 4.2 acres as a
two lot development. The site plan indicated two buildings would be constructed on the
site. A building containing 7,200 square feet and 107 parking spaces was proposed on
the lot fronting Cantrell Road and a second building containing 6,300 square feet and
110 parking spaces was proposed for the rear lot. A maximum of 13,000 square feet of
restaurant space was approved. A selected list of commercial uses was approved for
the site other than a restaurant. The hours of operation for a restaurant facility were
limited to 10:00 am to midnight seven days per week. The lots were proposed each
containing in excess of two acres. Access to the development was proposed through a
24 -foot drive located along the western perimeter of the site and was to be shared with
the property approved for PDC Short -form POD located to the west proposed for future
development with office and commercial uses. On February 6, 2007, the Little Rock
Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 19,694 allowing the rezoning.
The following uses were approved as allowable uses
for the development:
Bank or
savings and loan,
Book and stationary store, Camera
shop, Clinic (medical,
dental or
optical), Clothing
store, Eating place without drive-in
service, Florist shop,
Furniture
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store, Hardware or sporting goods store, Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry,
domestic cleaning, Office (general and professional), Optical shop, Photography studio,
Retail uses not listed (enclosed).
A definition of a "sit down restaurant" was also approved. A "sit down restaurant" is a
type of restaurant, which provides tables where one sits down to eat a meal, -typically
served by wait staff. Historically called simply restaurants, following the rise of fast food
restaurants, a retronym for the older "standard" restaurant was created. Most
commonly, "sit down restaurant" refers to a casual dining restaurant with table service
rather than a fast food service where one orders food at a counter. Sit down
restaurants are often further categorized as "family style" or "formal". (Z -7603-C)
Ordinance No. 19,946 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 1, 2008,
rezoned both 14910 and the PDC development from POD and PCD to PCD. The
approval allowed a 3,400 square foot drive-through restaurant on Lot 1, a
29,180 square foot office building on Lot 2, a 6,560 square foot restaurant on Lot 3 and
a 6,000 square foot restaurant, a 10,500 square foot retail center and a 2,000 square
foot bank on Lot 4.
The hours of operation for the development were approved from 6:00 am to midnight
seven days per week for Lots 1, 2 and 4 and from 10:00 am to midnight seven days per
week for Lot 3. The hours of dumpster service and the service hours of supplies were
limited to daylight hours.
The approved uses were limited to the following: Bank or savings and loan, Book and
stationary store, Camera shop, Clinic (medical, dental or optical), Clothing store, Eating
place without drive-in service, Florist shop, Furniture store, Hardware or sporting goods
store, Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry, domestic cleaning, Office (general
and professional), Optical shop, Photography studio, Retail uses not listed (enclosed).
The development was required to construct an earthen berm along the Cantrell Road
frontage within the 40 -foot landscape strip constructed to a minimum height of
42 -inches measured from the average grade of the site. Within the 40 -foot landscape
strip an earthen sculpture and stone water feature would be constructed along with the
landscaping as typically required to comply with the Highway 10 DOD.
On September 18, 2008, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to allow
the placement of an individual tenant sign on Lot 1 to serve the Burger King. The denial
was appealed to the Board of Directors and scheduled to be heard on January 5, 2009,
but was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
A. PROPOSALIREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PCD to allow
a modification to the site plan along the eastern portion of the site (Lots 3 and 4).
The applicant is proposing to create an additional lot along the eastern perimeter
to allow the construction of an automotive repair shop within this area in addition
to the sit down restaurant and stand alone retail building. The revised site plan
allows for a reduction of parking in an effort to create additional landscaped
areas.
The revised plan includes Lot 1 which has developed with a 2,800 square foot
restaurant with a drive-through facility, Lot 2 which is proposed to be developed
with a 28,980 square foot office building. Lots 3 and 4 are proposed to be
divided into three (3) lots. A 6,560 square foot restaurant building is to be
located on Lot 3. Lot 4 is proposed to be developed with a 7,200 square foot
automotive repair business and Lot 5 is proposed to be developed with a
5,000 square foot restaurant building.
The development is indicated with cross access and cross parking. Located on
Lot 1 there are 30 parking spaces and on Lot 2 there are 74 parking spaces. Lot
3 is indicated containing 106 parking spaces. Lot 4 is proposed containing
30 parking spaces and Lot 5 is indicated containing 53 parking spaces.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The entire site was cleared and leveled with the construction of the Burger King
restaurant. No other buildings have been constructed. To the east of the site is
the Wal -Greens development, a strip retail center and Catfish City is located
further east. The area to the north is vacant and undeveloped; currently zoned
R-2, Single-family. To the west of the site is a branch bank adjacent to Cantrell
Road and a dentist office and medical office are located in the rear of the site on
separate lots. To the south of the site are vacant properties zoned R-2,
Single-family.
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 Tulley
Cove Neighborhood Association, the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association,
Secluded Hills Property Owners Association, the Westchester Heatherbrae
Property Owners Association and the Westbury Neighborhood Association were
notified of the public hearing.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
2. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along
with Cantrell Road and both sides of the public access easement.
3. The medians should be removed from the right turn lane and the
intersection. Handicap ramps should cross the entrance driveway into the
development at the property line.
4. 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 60 feet is required and street
width of 36 feet from back of curb to back of curb.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
9. 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).
10. The development is showing a driveway access to the property to the east.
This driveway access has not been recommended by staff in the past and
should not installed with this revised application. For additional information,
contact Bill Henry with Traffic Engineering at 379-1816.
11. Vehicle parking is not allowed along the drive access to the property to the
east. If the property to the east has similar parking along their access drive,
the parking must be removed.
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E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for Lots 3 and 4.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted.
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 if addition 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 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. Due to the nature of this facility,
installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly
(RPZ) 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 the Cross
Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention
requirements for this project. 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 the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express
Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant
has applied for a revised Planned Commercial Development for a commercial
and office use. This area is covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action
Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment Goal states: "Promote vigorous
enforcement of Landscaping & Excavation Ordinance."
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is 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 Road
since it is a Principal Arterial. The 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 in the immediate vicinity.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 24, 2010)
Mr. Eric Holloway of the Holloway Firm was present representing the request.
Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were a number of
outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing.
Staff requested details of the proposed signage including building signage and
ground signage. Staff also stated there were specific uses approved with the
original approval and question if there were any additional uses, other than auto
repair, being requested with the revision. Staff also noted specific hours of
operation were approved for the restaurant users and questioned if the hours
would change.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the drive indicated to
connect to the property to the east should be removed. Staff stated the drive had
been discussed on a number of occasions and was not supported by staff. Staff
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stated a grading permit would be required at the time of development. Staff also
stated a private access was proposed to the lots. Staff stated private access was
to be designed to public street standard. Staff stated a minimum access
easement of 60 feet and 36 feet of pavement was required to serve the
development.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a minimum landscape
strip of nine feet was required along the common lot lines. Staff also stated all
interior islands were to comply with the minimum standards of the Landscape
Ordinance.
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:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised
at the November 24, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised plan
has removed the driveway connection to the development to the east, indicated
the nine (9) foot minimum landscape strip along the common lot lines and
indicated the signage plan. The applicant is requesting to amend the hours of
operation for Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5 to be from 6:00 am to midnight seven days per
week. The hours for Lot 3 will remain from 10:00 am to midnight seven days per
week.
The applicant has not requested to amend the previously approved uses with the
exception of the addition of automotive repair. The uses previously approved are
limited to the following: Bank or savings and loan, Book and stationary store,
Camera shop, Clinic (medical, dental or optical), Clothing store, Eating place
without drive-in service, Florist shop, Furniture store, Hardware or sporting goods
store, Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry, domestic cleaning, Office
(general and professional), Optical shop, Photography studio, Retail uses not
listed (enclosed) and Automotive repair.
The applicant is proposing to amend the previously approved PCD to allow a
modification to the site plan along the eastern portion of the site. The applicant is
proposing to create an additional lot along the eastern perimeter and allow the
construction of an automotive repair shop within this area. Along the eastern
perimeter there will be a sit down restaurant located to the rear of the site and
stand alone retail building located along Cantrell Road.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
Lot 1 has developed with a 2,800 square foot restaurant with a drive-through
facility. Lot 2 is proposed to be developed with a 28,980 square foot office
building. Lots 3 and 4 are proposed to be divided into Lots 3, 4 and 5. A 6,560
square foot restaurant building is proposed to be developed on Lot 3. The plan
indicates Lot 4 to be developed with a 7,200 square foot automotive repair
business and Lot 5 to be developed with a 5,000 square foot restaurant building.
The development is indicated with cross access and cross parking. Located on
Lot 1 there are 30 parking spaces and on Lot 2 there are 74 parking spaces. Lot
3 is indicated containing 87 parking spaces. Lot 4 is proposed containing 29
parking spaces and Lot 5 is indicated containing 49 parking spaces. Lot 1 is
existing. Lot 2 is proposed for the development of an office building which would
typically require the placement of 72 parking spaces. Lot 3 is proposed with a
restaurant building which would typically require the placement of 65 parking
spaces. Lot 4 is proposed as automotive repair which would typically require the
placement of 24 parking spaces and Lot 5 is proposed with a restaurant which
would typically require the placement of 50 parking spaces.
No new ground signage is proposed along Cantrell Road. Each of the interior
lots will be allowed a ground sign not to exceed six feet in height and sixty square
feet in area. Building signage for Lots 2 — 4 will be allowed on the front facades
of the buildings or on the facade abutting the access easement.
Although the overall square footage of the retail portion of the development has
not changed significantly staff is not supportive of the request. The previously
approved plan and uses allowed for a more neighborhood friendly retail
development and did not include automotive type uses. Typically automotive
repair is a use that is allow in strictly commercial areas and typically not
developed within or in close proximity to office and residential developments.
Staff has concerns with the potential future development of the site if the site
takes on this type use. Staff feels to add automotive repair to the site will only
push the commercial node further away from the intended intersection of Cantrell
and Taylor Loop Roads. Staff feels the retail development of this site should
maintain the original intended uses of neighborhood type retail uses limited to
uses which serve the immediate neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request as filed -
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
(DECEMBER 16, 2010)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had requested a deferral of the item on this
date to the January 27, 2011 public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would
require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late deferral request.
Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
approval of the By-law waiver with regard to the late deferral request. The motion
carried by a vote of 9 ayes 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The chair
entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried
by a vote of 9 ayes 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a request dated January 13, 2011, requesting deferral of this
item to the March 10, 2011, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 27, 2011)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated January 13,
2011, requesting deferral of this item to the March 10, 2011, public hearing. Staff stated
they were supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion of approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
In the proposal request section of the staff write-up, staff incorrectly stated the office
building proposed to be located on Lot 2 contained 28,980 square feet. The proposed
building on Lot 2 was approved to contain 29,180 square feet. There is no change.
Lot 5 is proposed to contain a 6,000 square foot restaurant and not a 5,000 square foot
restaurant as indicated in the previous staff write-up. The Analysis section states the
hours of operation will be amended for Lots 1 — 5 when in fact the hours are as were
approved for the development.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
Staff continues to not support the request. The applicant is requesting approval of an
automotive repair business (tire and brake store) within the development which was
approved with a mix of uses intended to serve the near by neighborhoods. A few of the
listed approved uses were a bank, book store, camera shop, medical clinic, florist shop,
health studio or spa, which are typically not destination businesses but are developed in
close proximity to the neighborhoods they serve. Staff continues to have concerns with
the potential future uses of the site should the tire and brake store be approved located
within the heart of the development. Staff continues to feel this type business is a
destination business and not in keeping with the original approval for neighborhood type
retail uses which serve the near by residents.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MARCH 10, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of denial.
Mr. Phil Wyle addressed the Commission as the applicant. He stated the request was
to amend the PCD to allow the creation of an additional lot along the eastern perimeter
of the development. He stated his company was a tire and brake store and desired to
locate on the newly created lot within the development. He stated with the revision to
the PCD there was less retail space being requested. He stated unlike staff he did feel
his business was a neighborhood retail use.
Ms. Celia Martin addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She stated
the neighborhood was opposed to the change. She started the development appeared
to be coming back to the Commission to get more and more commercial. She stated
the current approval allowed for a destination restaurant on the lot behind the proposed
tire and brake center. She questioned what national or local restaurant would want to
locate behind a tire center. She also questioned if the office users would want to look
and the tire center out their windows. She stated the concern was the amount of traffic
the development would potentially generate. She stated the residents were more
interested in keeping the previously approved uses, which were more neighborhood
retail type uses. She stated this development would potentially dictate the development
pattern of the property located to the south of Cantrell Road, which would directly
impact the Westchester neighborhood.
Ms. Ruth Bell representing the League of Women Voters addressed the Commission in
opposition of the request. She stated the Highway 10 DOD established nodes for retail
development. She stated the nodes for commercial development were limited to
intersections. She stated there were a number of uses in the development that did not
appear to go with auto repair.
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ITEM NO.: D (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
Mr. Wyle addressed the Commission once again. He provided the Commission with a
visual presentation of other service centers similar to his use and the relationship of
these uses to residential areas. He provided the Commission with a visual as to the
location of existing businesses which provided a similar service in relation to the
proposed location.
The Commission questioned the days and hours of operation for the development.
Mr. Wyle stated the business was open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday thorough
Friday and Saturday from 7:30 until noon. The Commission questioned if any activities
would take place outside the building. Mr. Wyle stated no. All repairs were made on
the inside of the building. The Commission questioned if cars were left outside over
night. Mr. Wyle stated all cars were stored inside the building over night.
There was a brief discussion concerning construction materials and signage. Mr. Wyle
stated the building would be four sided brick. He stated signage would comply with the
approved PCD and the Highway 10 DOD.
The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item including the staff comments
located in the paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. The motion carried by
a vote of 10 ayes, 1 no and 0 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 11
NAME: Cantrell Falls Revised Long -form POD
LOCATION: located at 14910 Cantrell Road
Planning Staff Comments:
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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 1, 2010. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than December
10, 2010.
2. Provide details of the proposed signage including ground signage and building
signage. On the site plan note the height and total square footage proposed for
ground signage. Also include a note on the site plan indicating the location of
building signage and the percentage of the facade area to be covered by signage.
The previously approved development sign has not been indicated on the site plan.
3. The previous approval allowed for a specific listing of uses. The approved uses
were limited to the following: Bank or savings and loan, Book and stationary store,
Camera shop, Clinic (medical, dental or optical), Clothing store, Eating place without
drive-in service, Florist shop, Furniture store, Hardware or sporting goods store,
Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry, domestic cleaning, Office (general and
professional), Optical shop, Photography studio, Retail uses not listed (enclosed).
Are there any changes to the approved use listing with the exception of automotive
repair?
4. The previous approval required an earthen berm along the Cantrell Road frontage
within the 40 -foot landscape strip constructed to a minimum height of 42 -inches
measured from the average grade of the site. Within the 40 -foot landscape strip an
earthen sculpture and stone water feature would be constructed along with the
landscaping as typically required to comply with the Highway 10 DOD.
5. The previous approval limited the hours of operation for the development from 6:00
am to midnight seven days per week for Lots 1, 2 and 4 and from 10:00 am to
midnight seven days per week for Lot 3. The hours of dumpster service and the
service hours of supplies were limited to daylight hours.
6. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the
site.
7. A portion of the parking located on Lot 5 is indicated within the required landscape
strip of the Highway 10 DOD. In addition each of the lots should provide a minimum
of nine feet of landscaping along the common lot lines. The area between Lots 3
and 4 and Lots 4 and 5 are insufficient.
8. If the drive to access the property to the east is desired the property to the east must
also be a party to the rezoning request. The eastern property is zoned PCD which
will require a revision to their PCD to allow this access to take place. Please contact
the eastern property owner and request they file an application to revise their PCD in
conjunction with this request or remove the drive access.
Item # 11.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
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. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section
31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along with Cantrell Road
and both sides of the public access easement.
3. The medians should be removed from the right turn lane and the intersection.
Handicap ramps should cross the entrance driveway into the development at the
property line.
4. 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 60 feet is required and street width of 36 feet
from back of curb to back of curb.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District VI.
9. 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).
10.The development is showing a driveway access to the property to the east. This
driveway access has not been recommended by staff in the past and should not
installed with this revised application. For additional information, contact Bill Henry
with Traffic Engineering at 379-1816.
11. Vehicle parking is not- allowed along the drive access to the property to the east. If
the property to the east has similar parking along their access drive, the parking
must be removed.
12. Provide building elevations for the proposed automotive repair building. There has
been a question from the neighborhood as to the orientation of the service bay
doors.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for Lots 3 and 4.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Enter : No comment received.
Center -Point Enema: Approved as submitted.
AT & T: No comment received.
Item # 11.
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 if addition 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 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. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of
an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) 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 the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to
discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. 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 the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a
revised Planned Commercial Development for a commercial and office use. This area
is covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural
Environment Goal states: "Promote vigorous enforcement of Landscaping & Excavation
Ordinance."
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is 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 Road since it is a
Principal Arterial. The 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 in the immediate vicinity.
Item # 11.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
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 1, 2010.
Item # 11.
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F
NAME: Cantrell Falls Revised Long -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 14910 Cantrell Road
DEVELOPER:
PDC Companies
1501 N. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72207
ENGINEER:
The Holloway Firm, Inc.
Mr. Bob Holloway
200 Casey Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
AREA: 7.93 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 5 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CURRENT ZONING: PCD
ALLOWED USES: 0-3, General Office District and C-3, General
Commercial District
PROPOSED ZONING: PCD
PROPOSED USE: 0-3, General Office District and C-3, General Commercial District —
add a fifth lot to the development for automotive repair
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
A request to rezone a portion of this site from R-2, Single-family to POD was filed and
withdrawn from consideration prior to the June 3, 2004, Planning Commission Public
Hearing. The applicant proposed a development to include office and commercial
activities on 3.6 acres located along the western portion of this site. (Z-7603)
Ordinance No. 19,314 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 19, 2005,
established PDC Company Short -form POD. The request included the development of
a 3.6 acre parcel as a Planned Office Development with a restaurant facility on one of
the proposed lots and an office building on the second lot. Lot 1 would develop with a
restaurant without drive-through service containing 4,500 square feet and Lot 2 would
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develop with 29,200 square foot of office space. The overall percent for each use on
the site was eighty-seven percent office and thirteen percent commercial. The approval
established the hours of operation from 6 am to midnight seven days per week. The
development has not been constructed. (Z -7603-A)
On June 22, 2006, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to allow
14910 Cantrell Road (adjacent to the east) and the PDC Company Short -form POD to
be rezoned from R-2, Single-family and POD to PCD to allow a four -lot subdivision with
a combination of sit-down and drive-through restaurants. The lots varied in size from
1.3 acres to 2.5 acres. Restaurant sizes range from 4,100 square feet to 7,200 square
feet. A cul-de-sac would be constructed as a public street from Highway 10 through the
middle of the lots to provide public street frontage for each lot. The developer
requested the flexibility to shift lot area and restaurant size within the development to
accommodate a variety of tenants. A 40 -foot access and utility easement was proposed
from the cul-de-sac to a property located to the east of the site. The site was approved
as a PCD to allow the construction of a strip retail center with no parking or access
located along the rear of the building. According to the applicant access to the site to
the east would allow circulation between developments and limit the need for vehicles to
access Cantrell Road from the development site. Placement of the access easement
would allow vehicles from as far west as Regions Bank to access the existing traffic
signal for protected left turns. The item was not appealed to the Board of Directors.
(Z -7603-B)
On January 18, 2007, the Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 14910 Cantrell
Road from R-2, Single-family to PCD which allowed the development of 4.2 acres as a
two lot development. The site plan indicated two buildings would be constructed on the
site. A building containing 7,200 square feet and 107 parking spaces was proposed on
the lot fronting Cantrell Road and a second building containing 6,300 square feet and
110 parking spaces was proposed for the rear lot. A maximum of 13,000 square feet of
restaurant space was approved. A selected list of commercial uses was approved for
the site other than a restaurant. The hours of operation for a restaurant facility were
limited to 10:00 am to midnight seven days per week. The lots were proposed each
containing in excess of two acres. Access to the development was proposed through a
24 -foot drive located along the western perimeter of the site and was to be shared with
the property approved for PDC Short -form POD located to the west proposed for future
development with office and commercial uses. On February 6, 2007, the Little Rock
Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 19,694 allowing the rezoning.
The following uses were approved as allowable uses for the development: Bank or
savings and loan, Book and stationary store, Camera shop, Clinic (medical, dental or
optical), Clothing store, Eating place without drive-in service, Florist shop, Furniture
store, Hardware or sporting goods store, Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry,
domestic cleaning, Office (general and professional), Optical shop, Photography studio,
Retail uses not listed (enclosed).
A definition of a "sit down restaurant" was also approved. A "sit down restaurant" is a
type of restaurant, which provides tables where one sits down to eat a meal, typically
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served by wait staff. Historically called simply restaurants, following the rise of fast food
restaurants, a retronym for the older "standard" restaurant was created. Most
commonly, "sit down restaurant" refers to a casual dining restaurant with table service
rather than a fast food service where one orders food at a counter. Sit down
restaurants are often further categorized as "family style" or "formal". (Z -7603-C)
Ordinance No. 19,946 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 1, 2008,
rezoned both 14910 and the PDC development from POD and PCD to PCD. The
approval allowed a 3,400 square foot drive-through restaurant on Lot 1, a
29,180 square foot office building on Lot 2, a 6,560 square foot restaurant on Lot 3 and
a 6,000 square foot restaurant, a 10,500 square foot retail center and a 2,000 square
foot bank on Lot 4.
The hours of operation for the development were approved from 6:00 am to midnight
seven days per week for Lots 1, 2 and 4 and from 10:00 am to midnight seven days per
week for Lot 3. The hours of dumpster service and the service hours of supplies were
limited to daylight hours.
The approved uses were limited to the following: Bank or savings and loan, Book and
stationary store, Camera shop, Clinic (medical, dental or optical), Clothing store, Eating
place without drive-in service, Florist shop, Furniture store, Hardware or sporting goods
store, Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry, domestic cleaning, Office (general
and professional), Optical shop, Photography studio, Retail uses not listed (enclosed).
The development was required to construct an earthen berm along the Cantrell Road
frontage within the 40 -foot landscape strip constructed to a minimum height of
42 -inches measured from the average grade of the site. Within the 40 -foot landscape
strip an earthen sculpture and stone water feature would be constructed along with the
landscaping as typically required to comply with the Highway 10 DOD.
On September 18, 2008, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to allow
the placement of an individual tenant sign on Lot 1 to serve the Burger King. The denial
was appealed to the Board of Directors and scheduled to be heard on January 5, 2009,
but was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the public hearing.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PCD to allow
a modification to the site plan along the eastern portion of the site (Lots 3 and 4).
The applicant is proposing to create an additional lot along the eastern perimeter
to allow the construction of an automotive repair shop within this area in addition
to the sit down restaurant and stand alone retail building. The revised site plan
allows for a reduction of parking in an effort to create additional landscaped
areas.
The revised plan includes Lot 1 which has developed with a 2,800 square foot
restaurant with a drive-through facility, Lot 2 which is proposed to be developed
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with a 28,980 square foot office building. Lots 3 and 4 are proposed to be
divided into three (3) lots. A 6,560 square foot restaurant building is to be
located on Lot 3. Lot 4 is proposed to be developed with a 7,200 square foot
automotive repair business and Lot 5 is proposed to be developed with a
5,000 square foot restaurant building.
The development is indicated with cross access and cross parking. Located on
Lot 1 there are 30 parking spaces and on Lot 2 there are 74 parking spaces. Lot
3 is indicated containing 106 parking spaces. Lot 4 is proposed containing
30 -parking spaces and Lot 5 is indicated containing 53 parking spaces.
B. EXISTING CONDITION
The entire site was cleared and leveled with the construction of the Burger King
restaurant. No other buildings have been constructed. To the east of the site is
the Wal -Greens development, a strip retail center and Catfish City is located
further east. The area to the north is vacant and undeveloped; currently zoned
R-2, Single-family. To the west of the site is a branch bank adjacent to Cantrell
Road and a dentist office and medical office are located in the rear of the site on
separate lots. To the south of the site are vacant properties zoned R-2,
Single-family.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENT
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 Tulley
Cove Neighborhood Association, the Pinnacle Valley Neighborhood Association,
Secluded Hills Property Owners Association, the Westchester Heatherbrae
Property Owners Association and the Westbury Neighborhood Association 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. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along
with Cantrell Road and both sides of the public access easement.
3. The medians should be removed from the right turn lane and the
intersection. Handicap ramps should cross the entrance driveway into the
development at the property line.
4. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section
31-207, private streets must be designed iu the same standards as public
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E.
streets. A minimum access easement width of 60 feet is required and street
width of 36 feet from back of curb to back of curb.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
9. 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).
10. The development is showing a driveway access to the property to the east.
This driveway access has not been recommended by staff in the past and
should not installed with this revised application. For additional information,
contact Bill Henry with Traffic Engineering at 379-1816.
11. Vehicle parking is not allowed along the drive access to the property to the
east. If the property to the east has similar parking along their access drive,
the parking must be removed.
UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements for Lots 3 and 4.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Ener : Approved as submitted.
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 if addition 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 Water
FILE NO.: Z -7603-F Cont.
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. Due to the nature of this facility,
installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly
(RPZ) 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 the Cross
Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention
requirements for this project. 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 the Little Rock Fire
Department for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10. Express
Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICALIDESIGN:
Planninq_Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant
has applied for a revised Planned Commercial Development for a commercial
and office use. This area is covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action
Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment Goal states: "Promote vigorous
enforcement of Landscaping & Excavation Ordinance."
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is 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 Road
since it is a Principal Arterial. The street may require dedication of right-of-way
and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicvcle Plan: There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
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Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 24, 2010)
Mr. Eric Holloway of the Holloway Firm was present representing the request.
Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were a number of
outstanding technical issues associated with the request in need of addressing.
Staff requested details of the proposed signage including building signage and
ground signage. Staff also stated there were specific uses approved with the
original approval and question if there were any additional uses, other than auto
repair, being requested with the revision. Staff also noted specific hours of
operation were approved for the restaurant users and questioned if the hours
would change.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the drive indicated to
connect to the property to the east should be removed. Staff stated the drive had
been discussed on a number of occasions and was not supported by staff. Staff
stated a grading permit would be required at the time of development. Staff also
stated a private access was proposed to the lots. Staff stated private access was
to be designed to public street standard. Staff stated a minimum access
easement of 60 feet and 36 feet of pavement was required to serve the
development.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a minimum landscape
strip of nine feet was required along the common lot lines. Staff also stated all
interior islands were to comply with the minimum standards of the Landscape
Ordinance.
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:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised
at the November 24, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised plan
has removed the driveway connection to the development to the east, indicated
the nine (9) foot minimum landscape strip along the common lot lines and
indicated the signage plan. The applicant is requesting to amend the hours of
operation for Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5 to be from 6:00 am to midnight seven days per
week. The hours for Lot 3 will remain from 10:00 am to midnight seven days per
week.
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FILE NO.: Z -7603-F (Cont.)
The applicant has not requested to amend the previously approved uses with the
exception of the addition of automotive repair. The uses previously approved are
limited to the following: Bank or savings and loan, Book and stationary store,
Camera shop, Clinic (medical, dental or optical), Clothing store, Eating place
without drive-in service, Florist shop, Furniture store, Hardware or sporting goods
store, Health studio or spa, Jewelry store, Laundry, domestic cleaning, Office
(general and professional), Optical shop, Photography studio, Retail uses not
listed (enclosed) and Automotive repair.
The applicant is proposing to amend the previously approved PCD to allow a
modification to the site plan along the eastern portion of the site. The applicant is
proposing to create an additional lot along the eastern perimeter and allow the
construction of an automotive repair shop within this area. Along the eastern
perimeter there will be a sit down restaurant located to the rear of the site and
stand alone retail building located along Cantrell Road.
Lot 1 has developed with a 2,800 square foot restaurant with a drive-through
facility. Lot 2 is proposed to be developed with a 28,980 square foot office
building. Lots 3 and 4 are proposed to be divided into Lots 3, 4 and 5. A 6,560
square foot restaurant building is proposed to be developed on Lot 3. The plan
indicates Lot 4 to be developed with a 7,200 square foot automotive repair
business and Lot 5 to be developed with a 5,000 square foot restaurant building.
The development is indicated with cross access and cross parking. Located on
Lot 1 there are 30 parking spaces and on Lot 2 there are 74 parking spaces. Lot
3 is indicated containing 87 parking spaces. Lot 4 is proposed containing 29
parking spaces and Lot 5 is indicated containing 49 parking spaces. Lot 1 is
existing. Lot 2 is proposed for the development of an office building which would
typically require the placement of 72 parking spaces. Lot 3 is proposed with a
restaurant building which would typically require the placement of 65 parking
spaces. Lot 4 is proposed as automotive repair which would typically require the
placement of 24 parking spaces and Lot 5 is proposed with a restaurant which
would typically require the placement of 50 parking spaces.
No new ground signage is proposed along Cantrell Road. Each of the interior
lots will be allowed a ground sign not to exceed six feet in height and sixty square
feet in area. Building signage for Lots 2 — 4 will be allowed on the front facades
of the buildings or on the fagade abutting the access easement.
Although the overall square footage of the retail portion of the development has
not changed significantly staff is not supportive of the request. The previously
approved plan and uses allowed for a more neighborhood friendly retail
development and did not include automotive type uses. Typically automotive
repair is a use that is allow in strictly commercial areas and typically not
developed within or in close proximity to office and residential developments.
Staff has concerns with the potential future development of the site if the site
takes on this type use. Staff feels to add automotive repair to the site will only
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push the commercial node further away from the intended intersection of Cantrell
and Taylor Loop Roads. Staff feels the retail development of this site should
maintain the original intended uses of neighborhood type retail uses limited to
uses which serve the immediate neighborhood.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request as filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 16, 2010)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had requested a deferral of the item on this
date to the January 27, 2011 public hearing. Staff stated the deferral request would
require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late deferral request.
Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for
approval of the By-law waiver with regard to the late deferral request. The motion
carried by a vote of 9 ayes 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions. The chair
entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried
by a vote of 9 ayes 0 noes, 0 absent and 2 open positions
TAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a request dated January 13, 2011, requesting deferral of this
item to the March 10, 2011, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 27, 2011)
The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated January 13,
2011, requesting deferral of this item to the March 10, 2011, public hearing. Staff stated
they were supportive of the deferral request.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion of approval
of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and
2 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
In the proposal request section of the staff write-up, staff incorrectly stated the office
building proposed to be located on Lot 2 contained 28,980 square feet. The propesed
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building on Lot 2 was approved to contain 29,180 square feet. There is no change.
Lot 5 is proposed to contain a 6,000 square foot restaurant and not a 5,000 square foot
restaurant as indicated in the previous staff write-up. The Analysis section states the
hours of operation will be amended for Lots 1 — 5 when in fact the hours are as were
approved for the development.
Staff continues to not support the request. The applicant is requesting approval of an
automotive repair business (tire and brake store) within the development which was
approved with a mix of uses intended to serve the near by neighborhoods. A few of the
listed approved uses were a bank, book store, camera shop, medical clinic, florist shop,
health studio or spa, which are typically not destination businesses but are developed in
close proximity to the neighborhoods they serve. Staff continues to have concerns with
the potential future uses of the site should the tire and brake store be approved located
within the heart of the development. Staff continues to feel this type business is a
destination business and not in keeping with the original approval for neighborhood type
retail uses which serve the near by residents.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MARCH 10, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were registered objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of denial.
Mr. Phil Wyle addressed the Commission as the applicant. He stated the request was
to amend the PCD to allow the creation of an additional lot along the eastern perimeter
of the development. He stated his company was a tire and brake store and desired to
locate on the newly created lot within the development. He stated with the revision to
the PCD there was less retail space being requested. He stated unlike staff he did feel
his business was a neighborhood retail use.
Ms. Celia Martin addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She stated
the neighborhood was opposed to the change. She started the development appeared
to be coming back to the Commission to get more and more commercial. She stated
the current approval allowed for a destination restaurant on the lot behind the proposed
tire and brake center. She questioned what national or local restaurant would want to
locate behind a tire center. She also questioned if the office users would want to look
and the tire center out their windows. She stated the concern was the amount of traffic
the development would potentially generate. She stated the residents were more
interested in keeping the previously approved uses, which were more neighborhood
retail type uses. She stated this development would potentially dictate the development
pattern of the property located to the south of Cantrell Road, which would directly
impact the Westchester neighborhood.
Ms. Ruth Bell representing the League of Women Voters addressed the Commission in
opposition of the request. She stated the Highway 10 DOD established nodes for retail
development. She stated the nodes for commercial development were limited to
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intersections. She stated there were a number of uses in the development that did not
appear to go with auto repair.
Mr. Wyle addressed the Commission once again. He provided the Commission with a
visual presentation of other service centers similar to his use and the relationship of
these uses to residential areas. He provided the Commission with a visual as to the
location of existing businesses, which provided a similar service in relation to the
proposed location.
The Commission questioned the days and hours of operation for the development.
Mr. Wyle stated the business was open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday thorough
Friday and Saturday from 7:30 until noon. The Commission questioned if any activities
would take place outside the building. Mr. Wyle stated no. All repairs were made on
the inside of the building. The Commission questioned if cars were left outside over
night. Mr. Wyle stated all cars were stored inside the building over night.
There was a brief discussion concerning construction materials and signage. Mr. Wyle
stated the building would be four-sided brick. He stated signage would comply with the
approved PCD and the Highway 10 DOD.
The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item including the staff comments
located in the paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. The motion carried by
a vote of 10 ayes, 1 no and 0 absent.
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