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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7867 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-7867 NAME: Singleton Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 4744 and 4754 Springer Boulevard DEVELOPER: Henry Singleton 655 Lewelling Boulevard, #301 San Leandro, CA 94579 ENGINEER: Dee Wilson 2523 North Willow Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 AREA: 0.57 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 1-2, Light Industrial District Light Industrial District uses PCD FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Martial Arts Studio and Second Hand Store VARIAN CESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from 1-2, Light Industrial District to PCD to allow the existing building containing approximately 5,400 square feet to be utilized with two prospective uses. The applicant has indicated a minimum of 1,700 square feet of the existing commercial building will be utilized as a martial arts studio and a minimum of 1,500 square feet of the building will be used as a Seconds Thrift Shop, LLC. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a vacant commercial building. The parking areas are currently in place with an access drive from Springer Boulevard and also a drive located on Simpson Street. There is a vacant boarded structure located along the FILE NO.: Z-7867 eastern property line. To the west of the site is a mixture of residential and commercial uses. South of the site are single-family residences and duplex homes. Also located in the area is the newly redeveloped Granite Mountain housing development and an outreach mission is located to the east of the site on the corner of Carolina and Highway 365. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. The Granite Mountain Neighborhood Association and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. No comment on change in use of existing building and parking area. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on a dedicated CATA bus route, the College Station Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the College Station/Sweet Home Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a zoning change from 1-2 (Light Industrial District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow C-3 uses to occupy an existing building. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. 2 FILE NO.: Z-7867 Cont.) Master Street Plan: Springer Boulevard is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. The street will require dedication of right-of-way and may require half street improvements. Bicycle Pian: A Class II bikeway is shown on Springer Boulevard adjacent to the property. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a 5 foot shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. 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: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 16, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff questioned the circulation for the proposed martial arts school. The applicant indicated he would contact the school and request additional information regarding the proposed parking and circulation. 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 cover letter to staff addressing the issues raised at the June 16, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the existing asphalt parking areas will be utilized for parking for the martial arts studio and the second hand shop. The applicant has indicated the two uses will operate during different hours so there will be ample parking to serve both of the indicated uses. The applicant has indicated the martial arts studio will have 15 to 20 students per class and two classrooms on the site. These students will range in ages from children to adults. The applicant has also indicated the main gym will house classes for the Tiny Tigers, or children 7 and under. The applicant has indicated each class will run approximately one hour. The applicant has indicated a portion of the site will be use by Seconds Thrift Shop, LLC. The Thrift Shop is a retail store specializing in top quality second hand clothing and accessories. The applicant has indicated clothing and accessories are not repaired or cleaned on the site. 3 FILE NO.: Z-7867 Cont. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from 1-2, Light Industrial District to PCD to allow the existing building containing approximately 5,400 square feet to be utilized with two prospective uses. The applicant has indicated a minimum of 1,700 square feet of the existing commercial building will be utilized as a martial arts studio and a minimum of 1,500 square feet of the building will be used as a Seconds Thrift Shop, LLC. The applicant has indicated the existing parking areas will be utilized. Staff feels the indicated parking is sufficient to meet the needs of the site and the proposed uses. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the rezoning of the site to PCD should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties if limited to the two uses proposed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 7, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request. Staff stated they had met with the opposition prior to their leaving. Staff stated their primary concerns were with noise, traffic and hours of operation. The applicant stated the business would not generate a great deal of traffic. She stated there would be approximately 10 to 15 students with classes lasting one to two hours. She stated the hours were from 5 pm to 9 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday morning. A motion was made to approve the request. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 4 July 7, 2005 ITEM NO.: 21 NAME: Singleton Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 4744 and 4754 Springer Boulevard DEVELOPER: Henry Singleton 655 Lewelling Boulevard, #301 San Leandro, CA 94579 ENGINEER: Dee Wilson 2523 North Willow Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 AREA: 0.57 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 1-2, Light Industrial District Light Industrial District uses PCD FILE NO.: Z-7867 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Martial Arts Studio and Second Hand Store VARIAN CESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from 1-2, Light Industrial District to PCD to allow the existing building containing approximately 5,400 square feet to be utilized with two prospective uses. The applicant has indicated a minimum of 1,700 square feet of the existing commercial building will be utilized as a martial arts studio and a minimum of 1,500 square feet of the building will be used as a Seconds Thrift Shop, LLC. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a vacant commercial building. The parking areas are currently in place with an access drive from Springer Boulevard and also a drive located July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7867 on Simpson Street. There is a vacant boarded structure located along the eastern property line. To the west of the site is a mixture of residential and commercial uses. South of the site are single-family residences and duplex homes. Also located in the area is the newly redeveloped Granite Mountain housing development and an outreach mission is located to the east of the site on the corner of Carolina and Highway 365. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. The Granite Mountain Neighborhood Association and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works Conditions: 1. No comment on change in use of existing building and parking area. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on a dedicated CATA bus route, the College Station Bus Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the College Station/Sweet Home Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a zoning change from 1-2 (Light Industrial District) to K July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7867 PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow C-3 uses to occupy an existing building. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Springer Boulevard is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. The street will require dedication of right-of-way and may require half street improvements. Bicycle Plan: A Class II bikeway is shown on Springer Boulevard adjacent to the property. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a 5 foot shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Ci 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: No comment. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 16, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were few outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff questioned the circulation for the proposed martial arts school. The applicant indicated he would contact the school and request additional information regarding the proposed parking and circulation. 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 cover letter to staff addressing the issues raised at the June 16, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the existing asphalt parking areas will be utilized for parking for the martial arts studio and the second hand shop. The applicant has indicated the two uses will operate during different hours so there will be ample parking to serve both of the indicated uses. The applicant has indicated the martial arts studio will have 15 to 20 students per class and two classrooms on the site. These students will range in ages from children to adults. The applicant has also indicated the main gym will house classes for the Tiny Tigers, or children 7 and under. The applicant has indicated each class will run approximately one hour. 3 July 7, 2005 SUBDIVISION fiV IJ V,I156 Awre * 11 FILE NO.: Z-7867 The applicant has indicated a portion of the site will be use by Seconds Thrift Shop, LLC. The Thrift Shop is a retail store specializing in top quality second hand clothing and accessories. The applicant has indicated clothing and accessories are not repaired or cleaned on the site. Staff is supportive of the applicant's request. The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from 1-2, Light Industrial District to PCD to allow the existing building containing approximately 5,400 square feet to be utilized with two prospective uses. The applicant has indicated a minimum of 1,700 square feet of the existing commercial building will be utilized as a martial arts studio and a minimum of 1,500 square feet of the building will be used as a Seconds Thrift Shop, LLC. The applicant has indicated the existing parking areas will be utilized. Staff feels the indicated parking is sufficient to meet the needs of the site and the proposed uses. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff feels the rezoning of the site to PCD should have minimal impact on the adjoining properties if limited to the two uses proposed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 7, 2005) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request. Staff stated they had met with the opposition prior to their leaving. Staff stated their primary concerns were with noise, traffic and hours of operation. The applicant stated the business would not generate a great deal of traffic. She stated there would be approximately 10 to 15 students with classes lasting one to two hours. She stated the hours were from 5 pm to 9 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday morning. A motion was made to approve the request. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 0 ITEM NO.: 21 NAME: Singleton Short -form PCD LOCATION: located at 4744 and 4754 Springer Boulevard Planning Staff Comments FILE NO.: Z-7867 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. 2. Indicate a proposed parking plan on the site plan. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. No comment on change in use of existing building and parking area. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water at 377-1225 if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on a dedicated CATA bus route, the College Station Bus Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the College Station/Sweet Home Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a zoning change from 1-2 (Light Industrial District) to PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to allow C-3 uses to occupy an existing building. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Springer Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. These streets will require dedication of right-of-way and may require half street improvements. Bicycle Plan: A Class II bikeway is shown on Springer Road adjacent to the property. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a 5' shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. 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: No comment. Revised_plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 22, 2005.