HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7948 Staff AnalysisNO.: Z-7948
NAME: Gillum Photography Studio Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located North of Highway 10, just West of Morgan Cemetery Road
DEVELOPER:
Corey Gillum — Gillum Photography
315 N. Bowman Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
ENGINEER:
McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 1.16 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING:
PROPOSED USE:
R-2, Single-family
Single-family Residential
Photography Studio
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On February 6, 2003, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to allow
the rezoning of this site from R-2, Single-family to PCD. The development plan for a
3.462 acre site included office/warehouse and storage facilities; including one building
for boats and RV's. The site contained 418.22 feet of frontage along Highway 10 and
the office/warehouse buildings were to run parallel with the highway. A forty (40) foot
landscaped buffer was proposed in the front and the building was to be set back
100 -feet from Highway 10. The buildings was proposed at 25 -feet from the property line
on the remaining three sides.
The storage buildings were proposed as metal with steel beams located behind the
office/warehouse building with screening on both sides as well as in the back. There
will only be one entry way located approximately in the middle of the property with a
FILE NO.: Z-7948 (Cont.
minimum width of 25 -feet wide. The driveways were proposed as asphalt with concrete
curbs, gutters and aprons.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing the rezoning of 1.16 acres from R-2, Single-family to
PD -O to allow the development of a new photography studio on the site. The
applicant has indicated the new building will be a two story building totaling
3400 square feet. The building will be residential in character and constructed as
a country cottage. The applicant has proposed a 50 -foot tree and landscape
buffer along the north property line and adequate parking for the development.
The applicant has shown a forty foot landscape buffer and a 100 -foot building
setback line along Highway 10; consistent with the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District standard. The applicant has also indicated a shared ingress and egress
easement along the property line to serve both this site and the 2.2 acres located
to the east of the site.
The applicant is requesting the creation of a two lot plat as a separate item on
this agenda (S-1507) — Morgan Addition Preliminary Plat and a Land Use Plan
amendment (File No. LU05-29-01).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is vacant and tree covered, with a drainage ditch running through the
middle of the site from north to south. The Joe T. Robinson Elementary School
is located to the east of the site, across Morgan Cemetery Road and the Joe T.
Robinson Middle and High School campus is located to the southeast across
Highway 10. The land adjacent to the site to the west contains a non -conforming
auto garage and a single-family home.
Properties proposed as a part of the Chenal Valley Development are located
directly south of the site and are currently vacant. The owners previously
proposed this property for commercial zoning but later withdrew their request.
Chalamont is located south of the site, adjacent to Joe T. Robinson High School.
Chalamont extends from Highway 10 to Chenal Parkway by way of Northfield.
There are several single-family subdivisions currently under construction
accessed from Chalamont and Northfield.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. The Margeaux Place Property Owners Association, all property
owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents who could be
identified located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the public hearing.
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FILE NO.: Z-7948 (Cont.)
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
2. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207,
private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A
minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of
24 feet from back of curb to back of curb.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide staff with approval from
the Arkansas Department of Health and/or Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality concerning the proposed wastewater disposal.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: 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. Due to the nature of this
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must
be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires
that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be
completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and
approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection
Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll
Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter
connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will
apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private
fire system. Contact the fire department having jurisdiction to obtain information
regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas
Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 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: Outside the City jurisdiction. Provide approval from the area
volunteer fire department serving the area.
County Planning: Approved as submitted.
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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 Barrett Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied
for a Planned Office District for a quiet professional office.
A land use plan amendment for a change to Suburban Office is a separate item
on this agenda (LU05-29-01).
Master Street Plan: Highway 10 is shown as a Principle Arterial on the Master
Street Plan and Morgan Cemetery Road is shown as a collector. These streets
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan: The Little Rock Bike Plan proposes a Class 2 Bike Route along
Highway 10. A Class 2 route has a designated part of the paved roadway for
bicycle use.
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. An automatic controlled irrigation system is required.
3. A six foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen planting, is required along the
sites northern, eastern, and western perimeters of the site.
4. Areas set aside for buffers and landscape appear to meet with ordinance
requirements
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this tree -covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch
caliper or larger
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (October 20, 2005)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed planned development indicating there was an
associated plat to subdivide the property into two lots and a land use plan
amendment. Staff stated the applicant was requesting the development of
proposed Lot 1 with the current zoning request. Staff stated the second lot would
remain zoned R-2, Single-family. Staff requested the applicant provide additional
information to complete the review process. Staff stated the site plan indicated
the placement of a septic system to serve as the wastewater collection facility.
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FILE NO.: Z-7948 (Cont.)
Staff requested an approval letter from the Arkansas Department of Health
concerning the proposed wastewater system. Staff also requested the applicant
provide details of the proposed fencing to be added to the site. Staff noted the
proposed development did not comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District standards with regard to lot size and building setback along the western
perimeter.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the private access
indicated should be constructed in accordance with private street standards.
Staff requested the applicant provide a 45 -foot street width and 24 -feet of
pavement.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be
required along the eastern, western and northern perimeters of the site. Staff
also stated an irrigation system would be required to water landscaped areas.
Staff noted the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appeared to meet
minimum ordinance requirements for the Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
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 to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the October 20, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant
has indicated a 30 -foot building setback along the western perimeter of the site to
comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District standards. The applicant
has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern perimeter of the site
near the rear of the development. The remainder of the abutting property line is
a shared 45 -foot access and drainage easement, which typically does not require
screening. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the
northern and western property boundaries as well.
The applicant has proposed the construction of a building totaling 3576 square
feet. The site plan includes the placement of 10 on-site parking spaces. The
minimum ordinance requirements for an office development would be 8 parking
spaces. The indicated parking is adequate to meet the typical minimum parking
required for the development.
The applicant has proposed a single ground mounted monument style sign to be
located near along Highway 10. The sign will comply with the Highway 10
Design Overlay District requirements or a maximum of six feet in height and
72 square feet in area.
The site is located outside the City limits but within the City's Extraterritorial
Planning Jurisdiction and without annexation can not receive City sewer service.
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FILE NO.: Z-7948 (Cont.
Per the Subdivision Ordinance, any development not proposing to connect to the
City's wastewater treatment system is to provide approval of the disposal
method. The applicant has not provided staff with the required sanitary sewer
disposal proposed for the site as required by Section 31-400. The applicant is to
provide approval from the state department with authority to approve septic tanks
installations, or other individual wastewater disposal methods. In the past, staff
has not recommended an application move forward without the required approval
for the wastewater collection system. Staff feels it important to determine if the
proposed system is properly located and the proposed lot contains the
appropriate acreage to allow the system to function properly. The proposed
rezoning request is a planned unit development, a site plan review, in which staff
has very little flexibility once approved for modifications and adjustments. If the
applicants system will not function as proposed, the applicant will be forced to
revise the site plan through Planning Commission and Board of Directors
approval. Staff feels it is important to address the outstanding issues associated
with the request prior to final approval.
The applicant is proposing the construction of a new two story building to be
used as a photography studio. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this site
from R-2 to PD -O to allow the development to occur. There are two additional
items on the current agenda related to the site. One a preliminary plat request
(S-1507) and the second a Future Land Use Plan amendment (LU05-29-01).
The preliminary plat does not comply with the typical minimum lot size
requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District and staff is not
supportive of the platting request. The site is currently indicated on the Future
Land Use plan as Single-family. Staff is also not supportive of the land use plan
amendment for the site. Based on these two recommendations and the
outstanding issues associated with the request, staff is not supportive of the
applicant's proposed rezoning request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(NOVEMBER 10, 2005)
The applicant was present representing the request. There was one registered objector
present. Staff presented the item stating the property was previously approved as a
PCD in 1990. Staff stated a three-year time extension was approved in 1993. Staff
stated they had continued to study this issue and the past history of the site. Staff
stated upon further review, they were supportive of the applicant's request to rezone
proposed Lot 1 to PD -0 for the development of a photography studio subject to
compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff
report.
Mr. Bill Lessenberry addressed the Commission with concerns. He stated his request
was for the placement of a six-foot fence along the western property line and
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compliance with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. He stated he understood from
the developer his concerns were being addressed and he was no longer opposed to the
development.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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November 10, 2005
ITEM NO.: 16.1 FILE NO.: Z-7948
NAME: Gillum Photography Studio Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located North of Highway 10, just West of Morgan Cemetery Road
DEVELOPER:
Corey Gillum — Gillum Photography
315 N. Bowman Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
ENGINEER:
McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 1.16 Acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING:
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family
Single-family Residential
Photography Studio
FT. NEW STREET: 0
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
On February 6, 2003, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to allow
the rezoning of this site from R-2, Single-family to PCD. The development plan for a
3.462 acre site included office/warehouse and storage facilities; including one building
for boats and RV's. The site contained 418.22 feet of frontage along Highway 10 and
the office/warehouse buildings were to run parallel with the highway. A forty (40) foot
landscaped buffer was proposed in the front and the building was to be set back
100 -feet from Highway 10. The buildings was proposed at 25 -feet from the property line
on the remaining three sides.
The storage buildings were proposed as metal with steel beams located behind the
office/warehouse building with screening on both sides as well as in the back. There
November 10, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7948
will only be one entry way located approximately in the middle of the property with a
minimum width of 25 -feet wide. The driveways were proposed as asphalt with concrete
curbs, gutters and aprons.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing the rezoning of 1.16 acres from R-2, Single-family to
PD -O to allow the development of a new photography studio on the site. The
applicant has indicated the new building will be a two story building totaling
3400 square feet. The building will be residential in character and constructed as
a country cottage. The applicant has proposed a 50 -foot tree and landscape
buffer along the north property line and adequate parking for the development.
The applicant has shown a forty foot landscape buffer and a 100 -foot building
setback line along Highway 10; consistent with the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District standard. The applicant has also indicated a shared ingress and egress
easement along the property line to serve both this site and the 2.2 acres located
to the east of the site.
The applicant -is requesting the creation of a two lot plat as a separate item on
this agenda (S-1507) — Morgan Addition Preliminary Plat and a Land Use Plan-
amendment
lanamendment (File No. LU05-29-01).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is vacant and tree covered, with a drainage ditch running through the
middle of the site from north to south. The Joe T. Robinson Elementary School
is located to the east of the site, across Morgan Cemetery Road and the Joe T.
Robinson Middle and High School campus is located to the southeast across
Highway 10. The land adjacent to the site to the west contains a non -conforming
auto garage and a single-family home.
Properties proposed as a part of the Chenal Valley Development are located
directly south of the site and are currently vacant. The owners previously
proposed this property for commercial zoning but later withdrew their request.
Chalamont is located south of the site, adjacent to Joe T. Robinson High School.
Chalamont extends from Highway 10 to Chenal Parkway by way of Northfield.
There are several single-family subdivisions currently under construction
accessed from Chalamont and Northfield.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. The Margeaux Place Property Owners Association, all property
owners located within 200 -feet of the site and all residents who could be
identified located within 300 feet of the site were notified of the public hearing.
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November 10, 2005
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ITEM NO.: 16.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7945
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
2. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207,
private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A
minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of
24 feet from back of curb to back of curb.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide staff with approval from
the Arkansas Department of Health and/or Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality concerning the proposed wastewater disposal.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: 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. Due to the nature of this
facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must
be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires
that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be
completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and
approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection
Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll
Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter
connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will
apply to all meter connections including any metered connections off the private
fire system. Contact the fire department having jurisdiction to obtain information
regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas
Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 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: Outside the City jurisdiction. Provide approval from the area
volunteer fire department serving the area.
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November 10, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16.1 (Cont.
F
G
County Planning: Approved as submitted.
FILE NO.: Z-7948
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — Highway 10 Express Bus
Route.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Barrett Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied
for a Planned Office District for a quiet professional office.
A land use plan amendment for a change to Suburban Office is a separate item
on this agenda (LU05-29-01).
Master Street Pian: Highway 10 is shown as a Principle Arterial on the Master
Street Plan and Morgan Cemetery Road is shown as a collector. These streets
may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan: The Little Rock Bike Plan proposes a Class 2 Bike Route along
Highway 10. A Class 2 route has a designated part of the paved roadway for
bicycle use.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Pian: 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. An automatic controlled irrigation system is required.
3. A six foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall or dense evergreen planting, is required along the
sites northern, eastern, and western perimeters of the site.
4. Areas set aside for buffers and landscape appear to meet with ordinance
requirements
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this tree -covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape
Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch
caliper or larger
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(October 20, 2005)
Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed planned development indicating there was an
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November 10, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-7948
associated plat to subdivide the property into two lots and a land use plan
amendment. Staff stated the applicant was requesting the development of
proposed Lot 1 with the current zoning request. Staff stated the second lot would
remain zoned R-2, Single-family. Staff requested the applicant provide additional
information to complete the review process. Staff stated the site plan indicated
the placement of a septic system to serve as the wastewater collection facility.
Staff requested an approval letter from the Arkansas Department of Health
concerning the proposed wastewater system. Staff also requested the applicant
provide details of the proposed fencing to be added to the site. Staff noted the
proposed development did not comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District standards with regard to lot size and building setback along the western
perimeter.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the private access
indicated should be constructed in accordance with private street standards.
Staff requested the applicant provide a 45 -foot street width and 24 -feet of
pavement.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be
required along the eastern, western and northern perimeters of the site. Staff
also stated an irrigation system would be required to water landscaped areas.
Staff noted the areas set aside for buffers and landscaping appeared to meet
minimum ordinance requirements for the Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
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 to staff addressing most of the issues
raised at the October 20, 2005, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant
has indicated a 30 -foot building setback along the western perimeter of the site to
comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District standards. The applicant
has indicated screening will be placed along the eastern perimeter of the site
near the rear of the development. The remainder of the abutting property line is
a shared 45 -foot access and drainage easement, which typically does not require
screening. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the
northern and western property boundaries as well.
The applicant has proposed the construction of a building totaling 3576 square
feet. The site plan includes the placement of 10 on-site parking spaces. The
minimum ordinance requirements for an office development would be 8 parking
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November 10, 2005
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 16.1 Cont. FILE NO.- Z-7948
spaces. The indicated parking is adequate to meet the typical minimum parking
required for the development.
The applicant has proposed a single ground mounted monument style sign to be
located near along Highway 10. The sign will comply with the Highway 10
Design Overlay District requirements or a maximum of six feet in height and
72 square feet in area.
The site is located outside the City limits but within the City's Extraterritorial
Planning Jurisdiction and without annexation can not receive City sewer service.
Per the Subdivision Ordinance, any development not proposing to connect to the
City's wastewater treatment system is to provide approval of the disposal
method. The applicant has not provided staff with the required sanitary sewer
disposal proposed for the site as required by Section- 31-400. The -applicant is to
provide approval from the state department with authority to approve septic tanks
installations, or other individual wastewater disposal methods. In the past, staff
has not recommended an application move forward without the required approval
for the wastewater collection system. Staff feels it important to determine if the
proposed system is properly located and the proposed lot contains the
appropriate acreage to allow the system to function properly. The proposed
rezoning request is a planned unit development, a site plan review, in which staff
has very little flexibility once approved for modifications and adjustments. If the
applicants system will not function as proposed, the applicant will be forced to
revise the site plan through Planning Commission and Board of Directors
approval. Staff feels it is important to address the outstanding issues associated
with the request prior to final approval.
The applicant is proposing the construction of a new two story building to be
used as a photography studio. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this site
from R-2 to PD -O to allow the development to occur. There are two additional
items on the current agenda related to the site. One a preliminary plat request
(S-1507) and the second a Future Land Use Plan amendment (LU05-29-01).
The preliminary plat does not comply with the typical minimum lot size
requirements of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District and staff is not
supportive of the platting request. The site is currently indicated on the Future
Land Use plan as Single-family. Staff is also not supportive of the land use plan
amendment for the site. Based on these two recommendations and the
outstanding issues associated with the request, staff is not supportive of the
applicant's proposed rezoning request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the request.
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ITEM NO.: 16.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7948
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 10, 2005)
The applicant was present representing the request. There was one registered objector
present. Staff presented the item stating the property was previously approved as a
PCD in 1990. Staff stated a three-year time extension was approved in 1993. Staff
stated they had continued to study this issue and the past history of the site. Staff
stated upon further review, they were supportive of the applicant's request to rezone
proposed Lot 1 to PD -0 for the development of a photography studio subject to
compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff
report.
Mr. Bill Lessenberry addressed the Commission with concerns. He stated his request
was for the placement of a six-foot fence along. the western property line and
compliance with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. He stated he understood from
the developer his concerns were being addressed and he was no longer opposed to the
development.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 16.1. FILE NO.: Z-7948
NAME: Gillum Photography Studio Short -form POD
LOCATION: located North of Highway 10, just West of Morgan Cemetery Road
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Planning Staff Comments: m s6� �� t
1. Provide notification ofro ert owners located within 20`t�. oof tie site
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complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and
proof of mailing.
2. Provide details of the proposed wastewater collection and treatment facility
including approval from the Arkansas Department of Health and or the Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality.
3. Provide a letter from the area volunteer fire department indicating their
knowledge of the proposed development and their ability to serve the
development if constructed.
4. Provide details of any proposed fencing to be added to the proposed site.
5. The indicated site plan does not comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District with regard to building setbacks along the western side of the building.
The Ordinance typically requires a 30 -foot setback. The site plan indicates a 15 -
foot building setback.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for storm water detention facilities on the plan.
2. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207,
private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A
minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required and street width of 24 feet
from back of curb to back of curb.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Outside the service boundary. Provide staff with approval from the
Arkansas Department of Health and/or Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality concerning the proposed wastewater disposal.
Entergy:
Center -Point Energy:
SBC:
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the
time of request for water servicesmLst •be met. Due to the nature of this facility,
installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly
(RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed
prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon
installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a
Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW.
The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of
installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll Keatts at 377-1226 if you would
like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. A Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this
project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all meter connections
including any metered connections off the private fire system. Contact the fire
department having jurisdiction to obtain information regarding the required
placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). 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: Outside the City jurisdiction. Provide approval from the area
volunteer fire department serving the area.
County Planning: Approved as submitted.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — Highway 10 Express Bus
Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Barrett Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for
a Planned Office District for a quiet professional office.
A land use plan amendment for a change to Suburban Office is a separate item on
this agenda (LU05-29-01).
Master Street Plan_: Highway 10 is shown as Principle Arterial on the Master Street
Plan and Morgan Cemetery Road is shown as a collector. These streets may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements.
Bicycle Plan: The Little Rock Bike Plan proposes a Class 2 Bike Route along
Highway 10. A Class 2 route has a designated part of the paved roadway for bicycle
use.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Pian: 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. An automatic controlled irrigation system is required.
3. A six foot high opaque screen,'either'a wooden fence with its face side directed
outward, a wall or dense evergreen planting, is required along the sites northern,
eastern, and western perimeters of the site.
4. Areas set aside for buffers and landscape appear to meet with ordinance
requirements
5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees
as feasible on this tree -covered 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 plan (to
include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, October
26, 2005.