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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7919-C Staff AnalysisJuly 14, 2011 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z -7919-C NAME: Rock City Marina and Yacht Club Revised Long -form PCD LOCATION: Located North of P Street and East of Bond Street DEVELOPER: JAPB, LLC John Burkhalter Managing Member 26 Collins Industrial North Little Rock, AR 72113 ENGINEER: The Holloway Firm 200 Cassey Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 AREA: 16.13 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 3 PCD FT. NEW STREET: 490 LF Mixed Use Development - Marina- Condominium Revised PCD Mixed Use Development - Marina- Multi -family — City Park VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: A waiver of the required stormwater detention ordinance requirements. BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 19,425 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on November 1, 2005, rezoned the site from R-4, Two-family District to PCD. The applicant proposed to construct a mixed used development containing apartments, commercial, a marina and a public boat launch ramp. The apartments would occupy 4.5 acres; the restaurant, public launch ramp, and marina, 5.0 acres; the retail facility 1.5 acres; and the surface parking areas would occupy 1.67 acres. The approved site plan included 206 -covered slips for both public and private access for dockage, storage and launching. The applicant indicated amenities including a ship's July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C store, fueling facility, pubic launch ramp and boardwalk. There were uncovered slips and transient moorage that would support 336 boats. Ordinance No. 19,876 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on December 4, 2007, allowed a revision to the originally established PCD. The project consisted of a condominium/marina project developed in four phases. The initial phase was to begin in 2008 with completion of the project in 2014. The Master Plan for the site indicated two developments planned for the site. The condominium development and the marina, each stand independently. The condominium development consisted of 268 residential units, 250 residential storage units and 700 parking spaces. The marina development consisted of 13 docks which contain 450 watercraft slips. The area of development is located north of the floodway line to the edge of the southern navigation channel line in the Arkansas River. Two (2) boat basins were to be built for the marina development. Boat basin Numbers 1 and 2 would have a manmade floating wave break protecting the harbor from wave entry and river debris. The marina development was to be a full service facility that included: marine fuel, transient boat dockage, a neighborhood market complete with grocery, tackle, bait, hardware, laundry and shower facilities, full service restaurant, fishing pier and public walking promenades. The approval allowed for the developer to develop the City owned property adjacent to the west which included a public boat launch ramp, park and playground area and the river trail system with both bike and pedestrian access. On September 23, 2010, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a two (2) year time extension for submission of the final development plan. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PCD to allow modifications to building placement and parking within the development. There are four (4) components of the development; the marina, restaurant, City Park and apartment/clubhouse/pool complex. The apartment development contains 193 units and a clubhouse/pool. The development lies south of the floodway line on the property where the existing elevation is approximately 252.0 feet. The clubhouse/pool/office will be used for the marketing, sales, leasing, construction and maintenance of the apartment development and will also be used for management of the development after the buildings are completed. The marina is proposed with eleven (11) docks which contain 427 watercraft slips. The development lies north of the floodway line to the edge of the southern navigation channel line in the Arkansas River. The marina development will be a full service facility that includes; a restaurant, marine fuel, transient boat dockage, a boat travel lift system, fishing pier and public walking promenades. July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C Covered and uncovered boat slips will be provided for boats ranging in size from personal water drafts to yachts of 130 -feet in length. Shore service for the boat slips will include dockside lighting, cable/internet, potable water, outlets for single and three phase electricity, slip side sanitary sewer pump out stations and boat cleaning. Paved parking will be provided within the floodway. The applicant is working with City staff concerning the placement of a City park within the development as well as extending the River Trail System. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the required stormwater detention for the site. The applicant has indicated all the runoff from the development will be directly into the Arkansas River which will be unaffected by any detention that might be accomplished on the site. According to the applicant the drainage area for the Arkansas River is very large compared to this site and any flow that would extend from this site directly into the river would be insignificant. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant and was previously cleared. The Arkansas River is located to the north of the site and single-family homes on smaller lots are located to the south of the site. Immediately east of the site is the FOP meeting facility. The Presidential Library and the offices for Heifer International are located further east. The streets abutting the site are substandard streets, very narrow with open ditches for drainage. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area resident. All property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the East Little Rock Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Bond Avenue including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from centerline. 2. With site development, provide the design of East 2nd Street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Due to the proposed traffic volumes accessing the site, full street improvements to East 2nd Street west to Bond Avenue 3 July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C including 5 -foot sidewalks on both sides should be constructed with the planned development. East 2nd Street should be constructed to a width of 36 feet. 3. The launch ramp driveway off East 2nd Street should be signed one way southbound in other words no entrance from East 2nd Street. 4. A maneuver access should be provided with gates from the launch ramp to the travel boat lift to improve access. 5. Additional pedestrian accesses should be provided from the parking lot to the dock area. 6. The public right-of-way will end at the crosswalk west of the parking area and west of the round -a -bout. A concrete driveway apron should be installed where the public right-of-way begins. 7. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 2nd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 8. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Bond Avenue for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 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. 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. 11. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 12. The minimum finished floor elevation of the inhabitable structures on the property must be at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation and shown on any approved plans and/or plats. 13. Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. 14. The proposed site is within the adopted regulatory floodway. The proposed alteration of the floodway will require flood map revisions. Obtain a conditional letter of map revision approval from Public Works and the Federal Emergency Management Agency prior to issuance of a grading permit and/or a building permit. 4 July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C 15. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 16. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 17. Alteration or use of the levee will require approval from the Little Rock Pulaski County Levee District prior to the start of work. 18. Per Section 36-341 no structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established floodway line. The storage or processing aboveground and the storage belowground of material and fuel which is flammable or explosive or which could other wise be injurious to human, animal or plant life in time of flood shall be unlawful. Floodways shall be kept free of structural involvement including fences, open storage of materials and equipment, vehicle parking and other impediments to the free flow of floodwater. 19. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 20. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 21. The proposed park design should be reviewed by the Little Rock Parks Department. Contact Mark Webre at 371-6851 for additional assistance. 22. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 23. Provide the construction phasing plan. 24. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 3rd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 25. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 3rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 18 feet from centerline with at least 20 feet of pavement provided. 26. If the public right-of-way stops on the east side of Reichardt Street, a concrete apron should be installed at the beginning of the private street or access easement. 5 July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE _N_O.:_Z-7919-C 27. Private access is proposed for the property east of East 3rd Street. In accordance with Section 31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. There is an existing sewer outfall located on the property. No construction is allowed within the easement. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener- : No comment received. 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. A water main extension will be required to provide water service to this property. Please submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 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. 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). The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. This development will have a 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. Maintain at least a 20 -foot wide access. Install a Knox box and properly place the address on the building. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. L July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C LATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Contact the Little Rock Parks and Recreations Department concerning the proposed plan and the proposal for development of City owned property. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the East Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. Mixed Use provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The applicant has requested to revise a previously approved Planned Commercial Development. The development includes a marina, restaurant, City Park and apartment development Master Street Plan: Bond Street is shown as a Collector and East 3rd Street is shown as a Local Street. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: A Class I bike route is shown proposed along the south shore of the Arkansas River just north of this site. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Landscape 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. It appears that parking, landscaping, and other amenities are located outside the property line. A franchise agreement will be required in conjunction with any amenities being located within the public right-of-way. The City cannot approve construction or grading on other entities property. A signed, stamped, legal survey is needed for a complete review. 3. The parking area should be twenty foot (20) for a space (depth) and twenty foot (20) for the back up area at any/all locations that are not designed for 7 July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C truck/trailers/boat maneuvering etc. It appears there may be room for reducing the amount of concrete and impermeable area(s). 4. Interior islands must be a minimum of three hundred (300) feet in area to receive credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements. These islands must be evenly distributed throughout the site. 5. Fifty percent (50%) of the trees must be three (3") inches minimum caliper at the time of planting. 6. Depending upon the height of the buildings being proposed, the building landscaping trees will need to meet the City height and type. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 23, 2011) The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and noted additional information was needed regarding the phasing plan, ownership of properties within the development area, square footage of the various elements, building height, dumpster locations and signage. Staff asked for more details on landscape areas, site lighting and fencing. Public Works and Landscape comments were discussed. Staff stated they could support a variance from the twenty-five (25) foot floodway setback requirement if access was provided through the site to the floodway. 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 and responses to the issues that were raised at Subdivision Committee. The applicant met with City Staff to discuss and work through many of the issues. 0 July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION 7 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7919-C The development is proposed to be constructed in four (4) phases with the initial phase projected to start in 2011 and the final phase to be completed by 2015. Phase I consists of the City park and the first phase of the marina. Phase II consists of the first four (4) apartment buildings, the clubhouse and the second phase of the marina. Phase III consists of the remaining apartment buildings and the third phase of the marina. The final phase, Phase IV is the restaurant. Parking and driveways will be constructed in conjunction with the various phases. Agreements are being secured from the owners of properties within the development, including the City of Little Rock and the Levee District. Approval of all owners of property within the development must be obtained prior to the item being forwarded to the Board of Directors. The applicant has provided data showing the interior landscape islands exceed the Ordinance minimums. Seven (7) of the eight (8) apartment buildings are three (3) stories in height and contain 24 units each. The eighth (8th) building is five (5) stories in height and contains 25 units. The tallest building is approximately 65 feet in height. Signage consists of a monument -style ground - mounted sign at the intersection of Bond and E. 2nd Streets. No specifics on the sign were submitted. Staff believes the maximum height and area should be ten (10) feet and one -hundred (100) square feet respectively. Directional signage and wall signage is requested for the restaurant. Due to the nature of the restaurant, wall signs are requested on all facades; facing the shore and the river. Dumpsters will be located at various sites around the property. They will be screened to comply with the Code. Dumpster pickup will be limited to daylight hours only. Site lighting will be low-level and directional, directed downward and into the site. Decorative fencing will be placed at points to distinguish public areas from private. Details are still being worked on. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the storm water detention ordinance due to the site's proximity to the river. Staff believes the applicant should comply with the Ordinance by submitting funds in -lieu. Dedication of right-of-way for E. 2nd and Bond Streets is not to the full requirement of thirty (30) feet but as much as can be dedicated with the constraint of the levee. Staff supports the dedication as proposed. The applicant proposes to construct the buildings up to the floodway line and is requesting a variance from the required twenty-five (25) foot setback from the floodway. Staff supports this variance since access easements will be provided through the development to the floodway at points where driveways will be in place to provide access. A parking lot is shown south of the levee, near the clubhouse building. Access to this parking lot can only be accomplished by the applicant purchasing property from an abutting owner(s). If proper, legal access cannot be obtained, the parking lot cannot be constructed. July 14, 2011 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7919-C Staff is supportive of the proposed development. The project, in fairly similar form, has been approved twice previously. Other review and approvals are needed from various Federal and State agencies before the project can move forward. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends that the monument style, ground mounted sign be a maximum of 10 feet in height and 100 square feet in area. Staff recommends that approval be provided by all owners of properties located within the development prior to the item being considered by the Board of Directors. Staff recommends that the applicant comply with the storm water detention ordinance by providing funds in -lieu of storm water detention. Staff recommends approval of the requested right-of-way dedication, floodway setback and floodway easement variances. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 14, 2011) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 10 ITEM NO.: 7. Z -7919-C NAME: Rock City Marina and Yacht Club Revised Long -form PCD LOCATION: located North of Td Street and East of Bond Street Planning Staff Comments: 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 June 22, 2011. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than July 8, 2011. 2. Provide details of the proposed phasing plan. The cover letter indicates the development will be constructed in four (4) phases. What elements of the site plan will be constructed in each phase? 3. The site plan appears to only provide seven (7) parking spaces for truck and boat trailer. Do you feel this is adequate? 4. Identify the owners of the properties within the development. (City of Little Rock, Levee District) The site plan appears to include development on property that is not in the developer's ownership. Provide agreements from these owners allowing their property to be included in the application request. 5. Provide the total square footage of the proposed marina and the total square footage of the proposed restaurant. 6. Provide details of the interior landscaping. Previous meetings indicated the landscaping proposed was not in compliance with the City's Landscape Ordinance. 7. Provide the maximum building height proposed for the structures. 8. Provide details of any proposed signage including building signage located within the development. Typically signage is only allowed on facades abutting public streets. Will signage be desired on the marina/restaurant on the river facade? 9. Provide the location of dumpsters on the site plan. Will the hours of dumpster service be limited to daylight hours? If so provide a note on the site plan stating the hours of dumpster service. 10.All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. 11. Provide the building coverage in the general notes section of the site plan. 12. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site. Variance/Waivers: A waiver of the required stormwater detention ordinance requirements. Public Works Conditions: 1. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Bond Avenue including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from centerline. Item # 7. 2. With site development, provide the design of East 2nd Street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Due to the proposed traffic volumes accessing the site, full street improvements to East 2nd Street west to Bond Avenue including 5 -foot sidewalks on both sides should be constructed with the planned development. East 2nd Street should be constructed to a width of 36 feet. 3. The launch ramp driveway off East 2nd Street should be signed one way southbound in other words no entrance from East 2nd Street. 4. A maneuver access should be provided with gates from the launch ramp to the travel boat lift to improve access. 5. Additional pedestrian accesses should be provided from the parking lot to the dock area. 6. The public right-of-way will end at the crosswalk west of the parking area and west of the round -a -bout. A concrete driveway apron should be installed where the public right-of-way begins. 7. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 2nd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 8. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Bond Avenue for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 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.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. 11.A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 12. The minimum finished floor elevation of the inhabitable structures on the property must be at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation and shown on any approved plans and/or plats. 13.Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. 14. The proposed site is within the adopted regulatory floodway. The proposed alteration of the floodway will require flood map revisions. Obtain a conditional letter of map revision approval from Public Works and the Federal Emergency Management Agency prior to issuance of a grading permit and/or a building permit. 15. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 16. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 17. Alteration or use of the levee will require approval from the Little Rock Pulaski County Levee District prior to the start of work. 18. Per Section 36-341 no structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established floodway line. The storage or processing aboveground and the storage belowground of material and fuel which is flammable or explosive or which could other wise be injurious to human, animal or plant life in time of flood shall be unlawful. Floodways shall be kept free of structural involvement including fences, Item # 7. open storage of materials and equipment, vehicle parking and other impediments to the free flow of floodwater. 19. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 20. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 21. The proposed park design should be reviewed by the Little Rock Parks Department. Contact Mark Webre at 371-6851 for additional assistance. 22. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 23. Provide the construction phasing plan. 24. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 3rd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 25. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 3rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 18 feet from centerline with at least 20 feet of pavement provided. 26. If the public right-of-way stops on the east side of Reichardt Street, a concrete apron should be installed at the beginning of the private street or access easement. 27. Private access is proposed for the property east of East 3rd Street. In accordance with Section 31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. There is an existing sewer outfall located on the property. No construction is allowed within the easement. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. 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. A water main extension will be required to provide water service to this property. Please submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed Item # 7. water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. 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). The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. This development will have a 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. Maintain at least a 20 -foot wide access. Install a Knox box and properly place the address on the building. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Countv Plannina: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Contact the Little Rock Parks and Recreations Department concerning the proposed plan and the proposal for development of City owned property. Planning Division: This request is located in the East Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. Mixed Use provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The applicant has requested to revise a previously approved Planned Commercial Development. The development includes a marina, restaurant, City Park and apartment development Master Street Plan: Bond Street is shown as a Collector and East 3rd Street is shown as a Local Street. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: A Class I bike route is shown proposed along the south shore of the Arkansas River just north of this site. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Item # 7. 2. It appears that parking, landscaping, and other amenities are located outside the property line. A franchise agreement will be required in conjunction with any amenities being located within the public right-of-way. The City cannot approve construction or grading on other entities property. A signed, stamped, legal survey is needed for a complete review. 3. The parking area should be twenty foot (20) for a space (depth) and twenty foot (20) for the back up area at any/all locations that are not designed for truck/trailers/boat maneuvering etc. It appears there may be room for reducing the amount of concrete and impermeable area(s). 4. Interior islands must be a minimum of three hundred (300) feet in area to receive credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements. These islands must be evenly distributed throughout the site. 5. Fifty percent (50%) of the trees must be three (3") inches minimum caliper at the time of planting. 6. Depending upon the height of the buildings being proposed, the building landscaping trees will need to meet the City height and type. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 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, June 29, 2011. Item # 7. ITEM NO.: 7. Z -7919-C NAME: Rock City Marina and Yacht Club Revised Long -form PCD LOCATION: located North of 3d Street and East of Bond Street Planning Staff Comments: 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 June 22, 2011. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than July 8, 2011. Done 2. Provide details of the proposed phasing plan. The cover letter indicates the development will be constructed in four (4) phases. What elements of the site plan will be constructed in each phase? Noted on the Plans 3. The site plan appears to only provide seven (7) parking spaces for truck and boat trailer. Do you feel this is adequate? We feel that the public truck/trailer parking can be provided by others in areas close to the site 4. Identify the owners of the properties within the development. (City of Little Rock, Levee District) The site plan appears to include development on property that is not in the developer's ownership. Provide agreements from these owners allowing their property to be included in the application request. Agreements are being secured 5. Provide the total square footage of the proposed marina and the total square footage of the proposed restaurant. 6000 sf restaurant, total marina area is approximately 845,000 sf 6. Provide details of the interior landscaping. Previous meetings indicated the landscaping proposed was not in compliance with the City's Landscape Ordinance. Provided in quantative data on drawings, exceeds minimum 7. Provide the maximum building height proposed for the structures. The 5 -story building on the east side is approximately 65' high 8. Provide details of any proposed signage including building signage located within the development. Typically signage is only allowed on facades abutting public streets. Will signage be desired on the marina/restaurant on the river facade? sign is desired for the restaurant to direct people to the location 9. Provide the location of dumpsters on the site plan. Will the hours of dumpster service be limited to daylight hours? If so provide a note on the site plan stating the hours of dumpster service. Yes daylight hours only, note on plans 10.All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. Yes, note provided 11. Provide the building coverage in the general notes section of the site plan. Yes, quantitative data 12. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be located on the site. A precise detail is still being worked out at this time but it will be decorative metal fencing Variance/Waivers: A waiver of the required stormwater detention ordinance requirements. Item 4 7. Public Works Conditions: 1. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Bond Avenue including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from centerline. Done 2. With site development, provide the design of East 2nd Street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Due to the proposed traffic volumes accessing the site, full street improvements to East 2nd Street west to Bond Avenue including 5 -foot sidewalks on both sides should be constructed with the planned development. East 2nd Street should be constructed to a width of 36 feet. Sidewalk on north side of 2nd street only 3. The launch ramp driveway off East 2nd Street should be signed one way southbound in other words no entrance from East 2nd Street. 4. A maneuver access should be provided with gates from the launch ramp to the travel boat lift to improve access. Yes, provided 5. Additional pedestrian accesses should be provided from the parking lot to the dock area. Yes, provided 6. The public right-of-way will end at the crosswalk west of the parking area and west of the round -a -bout. A concrete driveway apron should be installed where the public right-of-way begins. Yes, provided 7. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 2nd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Yes, provided 8. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Bond Avenue for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Yes, provided 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). Yes 10.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. Yes 11.A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. 12. The minimum finished floor elevation of the inhabitable structures on the property must be at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation and shown on any approved plans and/or plats. Yes 13.Alteration of the water course will require approval from the Little Rock District of the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to start of work. Yes 14. The proposed site is within the adopted regulatory floodway. The proposed alteration of the floodway will require flood map revisions. Obtain a conditional letter of map revision approval from Public Works and the Federal Emergency Management Agency prior to issuance of a grading permit and/or a building permit. 15. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. Yes Item # 7. 16. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. Yes 17.Alteration or use of the levee will require approval from the Little Rock Pulaski County Levee District prior to the start of work. Yes 18. Per Section 36-341 no structure shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any established floodway line. The storage or processing aboveground and the storage belowground of material and fuel which is flammable or explosive or which could other wise be injurious to human, animal or plant life in time of flood shall be unlawful. Floodways shall be kept free of structural involvement including fences, open storage of materials and equipment, vehicle parking and other impediments to the free flow of floodwater. The apartment buildings will be on the floodway line; we have moved to fuel storage tank to a point 25' from the floodway line 19. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. Yes 20. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 21. The proposed park design should be reviewed by the Little Rock Parks Department. Contact Mark Webre at 371-6851 for additional assistance. Yes 22. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Yes 23. Provide the construction phasing plan. Yes, provided on plans 24. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that East 3rd Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. We have removed this access and are attempting to enter through the old abandoned Kimball Street right of way 25. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to East 3rd Street including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be placed 18 feet from centerline with at least 20 feet of pavement provided. See above 26. If the public right-of-way stops on the east side of Reichardt Street, a concrete apron should be installed at the beginning of the private street or access easement. Yes 27. Private access is proposed for the property east of East 3rd Street. In accordance with Section 31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of 31 feet from back of curb to back of curb. Note 24 Utilities and Fire DepartmentlCounty Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. There is an existing sewer outfall located on the property. No construction is allowed within the easement. Contact Little Rock Wastewater for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Item # 7. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. 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. A water main extension will be required to provide water service to this property. Please submit plans for water facilities 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. Approval of plans by Central Arkansas Water, the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department is required. 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. 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). The facilities on-site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. This development will have a 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. Maintain at least a 20 -foot wide access. Install a Knox box and properly place the address on the building. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. Countv Plannina: No comment. CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Contact the Little Rock Parks and Recreations Department concerning the proposed plan and the proposal for development of City owned property. Planning Division: This request is located in the East Little Rock Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. Mixed Use provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The applicant has requested to revise a previously approved Planned Commercial Development. The development includes a marina, restaurant, City Park and apartment development Master Street Plan: Bond Street is shown as a Collector and East 3rd Street is shown as a Local Street. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Streets Item # 7. which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: A Class I bike route is shown proposed along the south shore of the Arkansas River just north of this site. A Class I bikeway is built separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Yes 2. It appears that parking, landscaping, and other amenities are located outside the property line. A franchise agreement will be required in conjunction with any amenities being located within the public right-of-way. The City cannot approve construction or grading on other entities property. A signed, stamped, legal survey is needed for a complete review. Yes 3. The parking area should be twenty foot (20) for a space (depth) and twenty foot (20) for the back up area at any/all locations that are not designed for truck/trailers/boat maneuvering etc. It appears there may be room for reducing the amount of concrete and impermeable area(s). Yes 4. Interior islands must be a minimum of three hundred (300) feet in area to receive credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements. These islands must be evenly distributed throughout the site. Yes 5. Fifty percent (50%) of the trees must be three (3") inches minimum caliper at the time of planting. Yes 6. Depending upon the height of the buildings being proposed, the building landscaping trees will need to meet the City height and type. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Yes 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. Yes 9. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Yes 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, June 29, 2011. Item # 7.