HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7650 Staff AnalysisJune 17, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z-7650
NAME: Antiques Plus Upholstery — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 8925 Gardner Road, D2
OWNER/APPLICANT: Oley Rooker/Joseph Williams
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
furniture upholstery business to locate in a lease
space within the existing building on this C-3 zoned
property.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the east side of Gardner Road, south of
Baseline Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of mixed -zoning and uses. An area of
C-3 zoned properties extends west of the site, along Baseline Road to
Chicot Road. A nonconforming mobile home park is adjacent to the east.
A variety of residential uses, including mobile homes and site built single
family homes, are located farther to the south and north. The applicant's
proposal to utilize a lease space within this existing commercial building
will be compatible with uses and zoning in the area.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the SWLR United for Progress
and Chicot Neighborhood Associations were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site is accessed by driveways from Baseline and Gardner Roads. An
area of paved parking is located between the buildings and Gardner
Road. No changes are proposed to either the parking or driveways.
There is sufficient parking on-site to accommodate the proposed use.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
June 17, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-7650
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding water needs.
Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of
the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of the hydrant(s).
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per Code; contact Dennis Free at
Little Rock Fire Department.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: A CATA bus route is located just north of the site; along Baseline
Road.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 4, 2004)
Joseph Williams, the applicant, was present. Staff presented the item and noted
additional information was needed regarding signage, days and hours of
operation and number of employees. Staff noted that the property was not
covered by a valid bill of assurance. Staff suggested that there be no outside
storage of upholstery material or furniture. Public Works, Landscape and Utility
Comments were noted. The applicant was advised to contact the individual
utilities, if there were any questions.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
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June 17, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7650
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The C-3 zoned property at 8925 Gardner Road contains several commercial
buildings. The two larger buildings are divided into lease spaces which are
occupied by a variety of commercial and office uses. An asphalt parking lot is
located between the two larger buildings and Gardner Road. The applicant
proposes to occupy a 2,000 square foot lease space within the larger (8,320
square foot) building on the site for a furniture upholstery shop. Furniture
upholstery requires a conditional use in C-3.
The proposed days and hours operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.
— 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. through 2:00. p.m. The applicant is the
sole employee. Signage is to consist of a wall sign which complies with Code
and space on the center's existing ground sign. There will be no outside storage
of upholstery materials or furniture. The property is. not located within a platted
subdivision and is not covered by a valid bill of assurance.
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) and LRFD have both noted the need for a fire
hydrant in closer proximity to the site. The nearest hydrants are 340± feet to the
south and 350± feet to the north. Staff has discussed the issue with CAW and
the Fire Marshall. Since this is an existing commercial development that is
underserved by hydrant service, CAW will install the needed hydrant.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff believes the
applicant's proposal to operate a small, furniture upholstery shop within this
existing commercial building is an appropriate use which should have no effect
on surrounding properties. On June 2, 2004, the applicant submitted responses
to issues raised at Subdivision Committee and reflected in the analysis above.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
compliance with the Utility and Fire Department Comments, as amended by
CAW and LRFD.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 17, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the Utility
and Fire Department Comments, as amended by CAW and LRFD. There was
no additional discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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