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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7605-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO_- Z -76M -A NAME: Chevaux Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: Located South of Cantrell Road, approximately 500 feet East of Chenonceau Boulevard DEVELOPER: Orion Capitol Ventures 2200 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite 206 Little Rock, AR 72212 FNr,INFFR- White-Daters and Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 3.4 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Planned Office Development — 0-3 General Office District uses PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: Planned Office Development — 0-3 General Office District uses — creation of lot lines VARIANCESNVAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance request to allow backing into a service easement. 2. A variance to allow the development of lots without public street frontage. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 19,098, adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on May 18, 2004, established Chevaux Short -form POD. The project consisted of 33,600 square feet of proposed building space containing 0-3, General Office District uses. The applicant requested ten percent of the building square footage be allowed the Accessory uses allowed in the 0-3 zoning district. The applicant indicated 142 parking spaces or 4.23 FILE NO.: Z-7605-A Cont. spaces per 1000 square feet. The proposed building was indicated as an "L" shaped building and turned away from existing residential property to the south and east. The rear of the building was to act as screening to the adjoining properties to the east and south since no doors or windows were proposed other than those required by fire code. A cross access easement and shared driveway would be utilized to provide adequate circulation with the adjacent development to the west. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved Planned Office Development to allow the creation of seven lots and the construction of seven buildings each on individual lots. The applicant has indicated the smaller individual building footprints will allow the developers to more closely match the existing topography. The applicant has indicated site improvements and perimeter landscaping will be constructed as an overall development. The applicant has indicated each of the lots will be final platted in a single phase. The applicant has indicated buildings will be constructed based on market demand. B. EXISTING CONDITION The site is vacant and sloping slightly from Cantrell Road. There are single- family homes located to the south and east of the site. To the west of the site is property recently developed with a strip retail center. Cantrell Road adjacent to the site is a four lane roadway with a turn lane at Chenonceau Boulevard. A traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Chennonceau Boulevard and Cantrell Road. There is not a sidewalk in place adjacent to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident concerning the proposed use of the property. All residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site, the Bayonne, Margeaux Property Owners Association, the Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Per the Land Alteration Regulations, Section 29-186 (h), a one time approval was given by Public Works to allow stockpiling of construction spoil material on site for a period of six (6) months. The six (6) month period has been exceeded and the material must be removed. K FILE NO.: Z -7605-A {Cont. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4. Highway 10 is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 7. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 8. 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) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 9. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 10. Currently, higher grades exist on northwest corner of property at utility pole compared to western access driveway. Installation of sidewalk and access ramp in this area could affect stability of utility pole and should be accounted for in grading plan. 11. Obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing sewer main on site. Indicate easements on the plan and no construction within the existing easements will be permitted. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. 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. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. Adequate easements must be provided for installation of water mains. 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. 3 FILE NO.: Z -7605-A Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — Highway 10 Express Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. 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. (Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. Prior approval was granted for the buffer and landscape areas proposed on the plan. 3. The proposed parking areas do not provide for the eight percent (3,414 square feet) interior landscaping required. The plan submitted is 1,155 square feet less than this requirement. A variance from this standard would require City Beautiful Commission approval. 4. Interior islands are to be a minimum of 7 Y2 feet in width and 150 square feet in area to receive credit towards the cities minimal interior landscaping requirements. 5. Berming is encouraged along the scenic Highway 10 corridor. 6. A controlled automatic irrigation system is required. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 20, 2005) Mr. Tim Daters of White Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview indicting there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested Mr. Daters include the utility easement located along the eastern perimeter of the site. Staff also stated the ordinance typically prohibited the backing of automobiles into the service easement. 4 FILE NO.: Z -7605-A Cont. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the storm water detention ordinance would apply to the proposed development. There was a general discussion concerning the eastern most drive and the indicated parking spaces along the drive. Staff stated the parking was acceptable. Staff stated Cantrell Road was a five lane road at this location and the drive allowed for sufficient stacking. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed development did not comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District but was previously approved as indicated. Staff stated they would continue to support the reduced landscaping and building setback. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies; suggesting the applicant contact them individually for further clarification. There was no further discussion of the item and the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing most of the issues raised at the October 20, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the 15 -foot sanitary sewer easement located along the eastern perimeter of the site and has shown the proposed drives as a cross access and utility easement. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the backing into a service easement. Per the Subdivision Ordinance Section 31-210(g)(7) parking spaces shall not be permitted to back into a service easement. Section 31-2100) states the Commission may approve a variance of this subsection for applications before them. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant has indicated as a part of the site development, features such as pedestrian tables and landscape islands to be used to slow traffic on the site for both motorist and pedestrians. The applicant is proposing the development of the site as an office park development. The applicant has indicated seven lots will be created through the rezoning process and the development of seven buildings on these lots. The applicant is proposing the development of lots without public street frontage. The lots will be served by a 24 -foot access and utility easement. The applicant is requesting a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of lots without public street frontage. Staff is supportive of this variance request. The applicant has indicated the buildings will range in size from 3,500 square feet to 7,000 square feet. Each of the buildings is proposed as a single -story building. The applicant has indicated the buildings will be constructed as smaller scale buildings similar to buildings located at the Ranch Subdivision. The applicant has proposed 127 parking spaces. The site will contain a total of 32,000 square FILE NO.: Z -7605-A Cont. feet of office space. Based on the total square footage, 80 parking spaces would typically be required. Site lighting will be low level and directional, directed inward away from residentially zoned properties per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirement. A single dumpster will serve the development and will be fully screened to comply with City ordinance requirements. The hours of operation will be from 6 am to 6 pm seven days per week. The applicant has also indicated the proposed uses are 0-3, General and Professional Office District uses. The applicant has proposed a single development sign within the landscaped area along Highway 10 and each individual lot will have an identification sign. The applicant has indicated the signage along Highway 10 will be a ground mounted monument style sign a maximum of ten feet in height and 100 square feet in area. Each of the development signs will be a maximum of six square feet in sign area. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The proposed site plan does not fully comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District with regard to landscaped area and building setback along the eastern and southern property line. The ordinance would typically require a 30 -foot building setback along the eastern perimeter and a 40 -foot building setback along the southern perimeter. The previous approval allowed for the reduced setbacks and a larger scale building. Staff feels with the proposed development being smaller scale buildings, the reduced setbacks continue to be acceptable. The applicant's site plan indicates screening will be provided along the eastern and southern property line as a six foot opaque fence. Staff recommends the fencing be designed to match the existing fencing within the subdivision as a wood fence with brick columns. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends the fencing be designed to match the existing fencing within the subdivision as a wood fence with brick columns. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow backing into a service easement. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots without public street frontage. A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 10, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the above agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation that the required screening be a fence and the fencing be designed to match the existing fencing within the subdivision as a wood fence with brick columns and the fence be installed prior to any building construction or site development related to building construction. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to allow backing into a service easement and a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots without public street frontage. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 November 10, 2005 ITEM NO.: 22 FILE NO.: Z -7605-A NAME: Chevaux Revised Short -form POD LOCATION: Located South of Cantrell Road, approximately 500 feet East of Chenonceau Boulevard DEVELOPER: Orion Capitol Ventures 2200 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite 206 Little Rock, AR 72212 ENGINEER: White-Daters and Associates #24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 AREA: 3.4 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Planned Office Development — 0-3 General Office District uses PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: Planned Office Development — 0-3 General Office District uses — creation of lot lines VARIAN C ESNVAIVE RS REQUESTED: 1. A variance request to allow backing into a service easement. 2. A variance to allow the development of lots without public street frontage. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 19,098, adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on May 18, 2004, established Chevaux Short -form POD. The project consisted of 33,600 square feet of proposed building space containing 0-3, General Office District uses. The applicant requested ten percent of the building square footage be allowed the Accessory uses November 10, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7605-A allowed in the 0-3 zoning district. The applicant indicated 142 parking spaces or 4.23 spaces per 1000 square feet. The proposed building was indicated as an "L" shaped building and turned away from existing residential property to the south and east. The rear of the building was to act as screening to the adjoining properties to the east and south since no doors or windows were proposed other than those required by fire code. A cross access easement and shared driveway would be utilized to provide adequate circulation with the adjacent development to the west. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is now proposing to revise the previously approved Planned Office Development to allow the creation of seven lots and the construction of seven buildings each on individual lots. The applicant has indicated the smaller individual building footprints will allow the developers to more closely match the existing topography. The applicant has indicated site improvements and perimeter landscaping will be constructed as an overall development. The applicant has indicated each of the lots will be final platted in a single phase. The applicant has indicated buildings will be constructed based on market demand. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant and sloping slightly from Cantrell Road. There are single- family homes located to the south and east of the site. To the west of the site is property recently developed with a strip retail center. Cantrell Road adjacent to the site is a four lane roadway with a turn lane at Chenonceau Boulevard. A traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Chennonceau Boulevard and Cantrell Road. There is not a sidewalk in place adjacent to the site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident concerning the proposed use of the property. All residents who could be identified located within 300 -feet of the site, the Bayonne, Margeaux Property Owners Association, the Johnson Ranch Neighborhood Association and all owners of property located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. November 10, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22(Cont.)-FILE NO.: Z -7605-A D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. Per the Land Alteration Regulations, Section 29-186 (h), a one time approval was given by Public Works to allow stockpiling of construction spoil material on site for a period of six (6) months. The six (6) month period has been exceeded and the material must be removed. - 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4. Highway 10 is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 7. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 8. 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) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 9. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 10. Currently, higher grades exist on northwest corner of property at utility pole compared to western access driveway. Installation of sidewalk and access ramp in this area could affect stability of utility pole and should be accounted for in grading plan. 11. Obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing sewer main on site. Indicate easements on the plan and no construction within the existing easements will be permitted. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. SBC: No comment received. 3 November 10, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7605-A Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. Adequate easements must be provided for installation of water mains. 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 at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — Highway 10 Express Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. 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. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. Prior approval was granted for the buffer and landscape areas proposed on the plan. 3. The proposed parking areas do not provide for the eight percent (3,414 square feet) interior landscaping required. The plan submitted is 1,155 square feet less than this requirement. A variance from this standard would require City Beautiful Commission approval. 4. Interior islands are to be a minimum of 7 '/ feet in width and 150 square feet in area to receive credit towards the cities minimal interior landscaping requirements. 5. Berming is encouraged along the scenic Highway 10 corridor. 6. A controlled automatic irrigation system is required. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 4 November 10, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7605-A G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 20, 2005) Mr. Tim Daters of White Daters and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview indicting there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested Mr. Daters include the utility easement located along the eastern perimeter of the site. Staff also stated the ordinance typically prohibited the backing of automobiles into the service easement. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the storm water detention ordinance would apply to the proposed development. There was a general discussion concerning the eastern most drive and the indicated parking spaces along the drive. Staff stated the parking was acceptable. Staff stated Cantrell Road was a five lane road at this location and the drive allowed for sufficient stacking. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed development did not comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District but was previously approved as indicated. Staff stated they would continue to support the reduced landscaping and building setback. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies; suggesting the applicant contact them individually for further clarification. There was no further discussion of the item and the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing most of the issues raised at the October 20, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the 15 -foot sanitary sewer easement located along the eastern perimeter of the site and has shown the proposed drives as a cross access and utility easement. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the backing into a service easement. Per the Subdivision Ordinance Section 31-210(g)(7) parking spaces shall not be permitted to back into a service easement. Section 31-2100) states the Commission may approve a variance of this subsection for applications before them. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant has indicated as a part of the site development, features such as pedestrian tables and landscape islands to be used to slow traffic on the site for both motorist and pedestrians. 5 November 10, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7605-A The applicant is proposing the development of the site as an office park development. The applicant has indicated seven lots will be created through the rezoning process and the development of seven buildings on these lots. The applicant is proposing the development of lots without public street frontage. The lots will be served by a 24 -foot access and utility easement. The applicant is requesting a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the creation of lots without public street frontage. Staff is supportive of this variance request. The applicant has indicated the buildings will range in size from 3,500 square feet to 7,000 square feet. Each of the buildings is proposed as a single -story building. The applicant has indicated the buildings will be constructed as smaller scale buildings similar to buildings located at the Ranch Subdivision. The applicant has proposed 127 parking spaces. The site will contain a total of 32,000 square feet of office space. Based on the total square footage, 80 parking spaces would typically be required. Site lighting will be low level and directional, directed inward away from residentially zoned properties per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirement. A single dumpster will serve the development and will be fully screened to comply with City ordinance requirements. The hours of operation will be from 6 am to 6 pm seven days per week. The applicant has also indicated the proposed uses are 0-3, General and Professional Office District uses. The applicant has proposed a single development sign within the landscaped area along Highway 10 and each individual lot will have an identification sign. The applicant has indicated the signage along Highway 10 will be a ground mounted monument style sign a maximum of ten feet in height and 100 square feet in area. Each of the development signs will be a maximum of six square feet in sign area. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The proposed site plan does not fully comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District with regard to landscaped area and building setback along the eastern and southern property line. The ordinance would typically require a 30 -foot building setback along the eastern perimeter and a 40 -foot building setback along the southern perimeter. The previous approval allowed for the reduced setbacks and a larger scale building. Staff feels with the proposed development being smaller scale buildings, the reduced setbacks continue to be acceptable. The applicant's site plan indicates screening will be provided along the eastern and southern property line as a six foot opaque fence. Staff recommends the. fencing be designed to match the existing fencing within the subdivision as a wood fence with brick columns. [:1 November 10, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 22 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7605-A STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the above agenda staff report. Staff recommends the fencing be designed to match the existing fencing within the subdivision as a wood fence with brick columns. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow backing into a service easement. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots without public street frontage. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 10, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, F and H of the above agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation that the required screening be a fence and the fencing be designed to match the existing fencing within the subdivision as a wood fence with brick columns and the fence be installed prior to any building construction or site development related to building construction. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to allow backing into a service easement and a recommendation of approval of the requested variance to allow the development of lots without public street frontage. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 7 ITEM NO.: 22, FILE NO.: Z-7605-A NAME: Chevaux Revised Short-form POD LOCATION: located South of Cantrell Road, approximately 500 feet East of Chenonceau Boulevard Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 210-feet of the site, 54 complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and+ proof of mailing. 2. Provide details of any proposed signage to be located within the development. 3. Provide the hours of operation. 4. Provide the dumpster locations and a note concerning the proposed screening. 5. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site. 6. Any site lighting must be low level and directional, directed inward away from residentially zoned properties. 7. Section 31-210(g)(7) prohibits parking spaces to back into a service easement. The provision does allow for parallel parking if the pavement is widened to provide adequate drive lanes. Variance/Waivers: Public Works Conditions: 1. Per the Land Alteration Regulations, Section 29-186 (h), a one time approval was given by Public Works to allow stockpiling of construction spoil material on site for a period of six (6) months. The six (6) month period has been exceeded and the material must be removed. 2. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 3. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 4. Highway 10 is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. 6. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 7. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 8. 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) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). 9. 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. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 10. Currently, higher grades exist on northwest corner of property at utility pole compared to western access driveway. Installation of sidewalk and access ramp in this area could affect stability of utility pole and should be accounted for in grading plan. 11. Obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Existing sewer main on site. Indicate easements on the plan and no construction within the existing easements will be permitted. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Enter Center -Point Energy: SBC: Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. Adequate easements must be provided for installation of water mains. 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 at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — Highway 10 Express Bus Route. Plannina Division: Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. Prior approval was granted for the buffer and landscape areas proposed on the plan. 3. The proposed parking areas do not provide for the eight percent (3,414 square feet) interior landscaping required. The plan submitted is 1,155 square feet less than this requirement. A variance from this standard would require City Beautiful Commission approval. 4. Interior islands are to be a minimum of 7 '/ feet in width and 150 square feet in area to receive credit towards the cities minimal interior landscaping requirements. 5. Berming is encouraged along the scenic Highway 10 corridor. 6. A controlled automatic irrigation system is required. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, October 26, 2005.