HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7954-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -7954-A
NAME: Markham Street Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of West Markham Street and
Donna Drive
DEVELOPER:
Ross Phillips Construction, LLC
34 Vista Drive
Little Rock, AR 72210
ENGINEER:
McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 0.69 acres
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ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
VARIAN C ESMAIVERS
BACKGROUND:
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family
Single-family Residential
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0-1, Quiet Office Uses
UESTED. None requested.
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
On November 10, 2005, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to
rezone this site from R-2 Single-family to PD -R to allow development of the site with five
zero lot line single-family homes. Three of the homes would front on West Markham
Street and two of the homes on Donna Drive. The applicant indicated an average lot
size of 5,680 square feet. The homes were proposed with an average of 1,685 and a
minimum square footage of 1,450 square feet of heated and cooled space. Each of the
units was proposed with a single -car garage. This recommendation of denial was
appealed to the Board of Directors but was withdrawn prior to the Board acting on the
request.
FILE NO.: Z -7954-A (Cont.)
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PROPOSAL:
The applicant is now proposing a rezoning of this site from R-2, Single-family to
Planned Office Development (POD) to allow the redevelopment of this site with
0-1, Quiet Office type uses. The design of the structure is proposed to blend
with the neighborhood with construction materials and massing similar to the
residential units located in the area.
The structure is proposed as a single story building with 3,240 square feet of
space. The hours of operation are proposed from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday
through Saturday.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing single-family structure facing West Markham Street.
There are single-family homes located along West Markham Street to the North,
East and West of the site. There are also single-family homes located to the
south of the site, abutting Donna Drive.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents, many indicating support of the proposed request. The Santa Fe
Heights Neighborhood Association, the Treasure Hill Neighborhood Association,
all residents who could be identified located within 300 feet of the site and all
property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public
Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works -
1. The proposed land use would classify Donna Drive on the Master Street
Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Markham Street and Donna Drive.
3. Remove proposed driveway on Donna Drive. Driveway on West Markham
is preferred. Another option is to relocate the driveway on Donna Drive on
the South side of property (180 feet south of West Markham ROW). Both
driveways are not supported by Public Works staff.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required on West
Markham in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and
the Master Street Plan.
6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
7. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to
start of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-
of-way from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield).
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8. 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) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information.
9. Per Section 29-189(d), groups of trees and individual trees that are not to
be removed or are located within required undisturbed buffer areas shall
be protected during construction by protective fencing and shall not be
used for material storage.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
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.
Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #5 — West Markham Bus
Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division: This request is located in the Rodney Parham Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant
has applied for a Planned Office District for a professional office.
A land use plan amendment for a change to Suburban Office is a separate item
on this agenda.
Master Street Plan: Markham is shown as a Minor Arterial, with Donna Drive a
Local Street on the plan. A Minor Arterial is designed to provide connections to
and through the urban area, with a primary function to move traffic not provide
access to adjacent properties. A Local Street is to provide access to adjacent
properties; movement of vehicles is a secondary function. There are no plans at
this time to make further street improvements to either roadway. As a result of
this application additional right-of-way or widening may be requested.
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Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike routes shown on the City Master Bike Plan
adjacent to the area under review. The closest routes are proposed to be along
Rock Creek to the south and Brushy Flat Creek to the east.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The site is within the area covered
by the West Markham Neighborhoods Plan. The Plan does not address the
issue of converting a single-family house to non-residential. However it does call
to "Limit expansion of non-residential development to areas shown as
non-residential on the Future Land Use Plan as well as limiting businesses to
areas zoned for non-residential activity." The Plan also recommends repair and
replacement of sidewalks along Arterials (Markham).
Landscape -
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andscape:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
2. The property to the south and the east is zoned residential, therefore, a six
(6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along
the southern and eastern perimeters of the site.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 1, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items
necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide
details of any proposed signage. Staff also requested the applicant dimension all
building setbacks for all property lines. Staff questioned if any fencing was being
proposed to screen the adjacent residential uses.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed driveway on
Donna Drive could not be supported. Staff stated all drives to the development
should be from West Markham Street or located a minimum of 180 -feet south of
the West Markham and Donna Drive intersection.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be
required along the southern and eastern perimeters of the site. Staff stated
compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance would be required at
the time of development.
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and 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 has submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the
issues raised at the June 1, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
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applicant has indicated details of the proposed signage, the dimensions for all
building setbacks for the property lines and indicated the placement of screening
consisting of either a six (6) foot fence or dense evergreen plantings along the
eastern and southern perimeters of the site. The revised site plan has removed
the proposed drive from Donna Drive but has indicated two (2) drive locations
along West Markham Street. Staff is not supportive of the drive configuration.
Staff feels a single drive located near the eastern property line would provide
safer access to the site and facilitate traffic flows through the area.
The site plan indicates the placement of a single sign located,within the front yard
area of the site. The sign has been indicated as a maximum of six (6) feet in
height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. The proposed signage is
consistent with signage allowed in office zones.
The site plan indicates the placement of a single story building constructed in
similar architecture as a residential unit. The structure is proposed with a roofline
and construction material similar to the homes in the area. The site plan
indicates the placement of sixteen (16) on site parking spaces. The building is
proposed with a total of 3,570 -square feet of gross floor area. The typical
minimum ordinance parking required for an office development based on the
available square footage would be eight (8) parking spaces.
Staff is not supportive of the applicant's request. The proposed development is
not consistent with the City's Future Land Use Plan and is located in the heart of
an area identified as single-family on the Future Land Use Plan. The
Commission recently denied a request to rezone a site from R-2 to PD -O to allow
the conversion of a single-family structure into an office use just west of this site
located on the Northwest corner of West Markham and Santa Fe Trail. On the
current agenda there is also a request to change the Future Land Use Plan for
this site from Single-family to Suburban Office which staff does not support. Staff
feels the rezoning of this site for an office use is not appropriate. The request is
inconsistent with the City's Future Land Use Plan which staff feels should be
maintained. Staff feels this site should be maintained as residential to protect the
single-family homes located in the area both along West Markham Street and
Donna Drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 22, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. There were registered objectors
and supporters of the request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of
denial.
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FILE NO.: Z -7954-A (Cont.
Mr. Ross Phillips addressed the Commission on the merits of his request. He stated the
neighbors were in support of this request. He stated the proposed hours of operation
were Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and the facility would not be
open on Saturday. He stated the uses were general and professional office uses.
Ms. Anita Spence addressed the Commission in support of the request. She stated the
neighbors were in support of the proposed office use on the corner. She stated with the
traffic not accessing Donna Drive was a plus to the neighborhood. She stated traffic in
the area was a problem for the residents and felt the proposed office use was a good fit
for the neighborhood.
Ms. Ruth Eckhardt addressed the Commission in support. She stated she was in favor
of the proposed development of the site. She stated the developer had tried to fit the
neighborhood and felt the office use would not impact the neighborhood with regard to
traffic.
Mr. Walter Binz addressed the Commission in support of the request. He stated the site
was not maintained and felt an office use on the site would be better than the current
residential use. He stated the neighborhood did not support the placement of five
residential units on the site because of the traffic generation. He stated with the
placement of an office use on the site and no access to Donna Drive there would be
little impact on the residential homes in the area.
Ms. Mary Hutcheson addressed the Commission in support. She stated the structure
would be aesthetically pleasing to the area. She stated the site would be rebuilt and
landscaped to appear residential in character. She stated all the neighborhood was in
favor of the request. She stated the Commission's recommendation of denial of the
rezoning at Markham and Santa Fe was a correct vote. She stated that structure as
well should be removed and the site redeveloped as an office use to fit the
neighborhood.
Mr. Gary Hutcheson addressed the Commission in support of the request. He stated
the existing site was an eye sore and should be removed. He stated he felt the office
use was the best use for the property. He stated the back of the property had drainage
problems which would be corrected with the construction of the new office building. He
stated the residents of the neighborhood supported the office use on the site.
Ms. Ruth Bell addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She stated the
area was prime for housing stock and felt the site should remain residential. She stated
the neighborhood was a small neighborhood which was landlocked by West Markham
and the creek. She stated to approve the zoning for this site as an office use could
cause a trickle effect to other homes in the area.
Mr. Ross Phillips stated the site as a residential use was not desirable. He stated the
site was better served as an office use.
The Commission questioned staff as to the reasoning for supporting the higher density
of residential use for the site. Staff stated the site was located on an arterial roadway
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and a transit route. Staff stated typically these areas were acceptable for higher density
residential uses.
The Commission questioned Mr. Phillips concerning the driveway design. He stated he
would redesign the drive to allow only one access to the site from West Markham Street
along the eastern perimeter of the site. He stated the proposed sign was consistent
with signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height. He stated a
smaller sign would be acceptable for the development. The Commission questioned if
the driveway would be restricted to right -in and right -out. Mr. Phillips stated it would not
be restricted.
There was a general discussion concerning the building design and any control staff
would have for review. Staff stated as the application was filed there would be no
review by staff or the Commission. Staff stated on a previous application the
Commission had required review and approval by the Subdivision Committee prior to
development. Mr. Phillips stated this was acceptable to him.
A motion was made to approve the request. The motion failed by a vote of 4 ayes,
5 noes and 2 absent.
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June 22, 2006
ITEM NO.. 22.1 FILE NO.: Z -7954-A
NAME: Markham Street Short -form POD
LOCATION: Located on the Southeast corner of West Markham Street and
Donna Drive
DEVELOPER:
Ross Phillips Construction, LLC
34 Vista Drive
Little Rock, AR 72210
FNC;INFFR-
McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers
10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72210
AREA: 0.69 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES:
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
R-2, Single-family
Single-family Residential
N•9
0-1, Quiet Office Uses
VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
On November 10, 2005, the Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to
rezone this site from R-2 Single-family to PD -R to allow development of the site with five
zero lot line single-family homes. Three of the homes would front on West Markham
Street and two of the homes on Donna Drive. The applicant indicated an average lot
size of 5,680 square feet. The homes were proposed with an average of 1,685 and a
minimum square footage of 1,450 square feet of heated and cooled space. Each of the
units was proposed with a single -car garage. This recommendation of denial was
appealed to the Board of Directors but was withdrawn prior to the Board acting on the
request.
June 22, 2006
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 22.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7954-A
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant is now proposing a rezoning of this site from R-2, Single-family to
Planned Office Development (POD) to allow the redevelopment of this site with
0-1, Quiet Office type uses. The design of the structure is proposed to blend
with the neighborhood with construction materials and massing similar to the
residential units located in the area.
The structure is proposed as a single story building with 3,240 square feet of
space. The hours of operation are proposed from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday
through Saturday.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing single-family structure facing West Markham Street.
There are single-family homes located along West Markham Street to the North,
East and West of the site. There are also single-family homes located to the
south of the site, abutting Donna Drive.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents, many indicating support of the proposed request. The Santa Fe
Heights Neighborhood Association, the Treasure Hill Neighborhood Association,
all residents who could be identified located within 300 feet of the site and all
property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public
Hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Public Works:
1. The proposed land use would classify Donna Drive on the Master Street
Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Markham Street and Donna Drive.
3. Remove proposed driveway on Donna Drive. Driveway on West Markham
is preferred. Another option is to relocate the driveway on Donna Drive on
the South side of property (180 feet south of West Markham ROW). Both
driveways are not supported by Public Works staff.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required on West Markham
in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master
Street Plan.
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ITEM NO.: 22.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7954-A
6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
7. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start
of work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way
from Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield).
8. 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) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information.
9. Per Section 29-189(d), groups of trees and individual trees that are not to be
removed or are located within required undisturbed buffer areas shall be
protected during construction by protective fencing and shall not be used for
material storage.
E.
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ITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
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.
Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #5 — West Markham Bus
Route.
ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning! Division: This request is located in the Rodney Parham Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant
has applied for a Planned Office District for a professional office.
A land use plan amendment for a change to Suburban Office is a separate item
on this agenda.
Master Street Plan: Markham is shown as a Minor Arterial, with Donna Drive a
Local Street on the plan. A Minor Arterial is designed to provide connections to
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and through the urban area, with a primary function to move traffic not provide
access to adjacent properties. A Local Street is to provide access to adjacent
properties; movement of vehicles is a secondary function. There are no plans at
this time to make further street improvements to either roadway. As a- result of
this application additional right-of-way or widening may be requested.
Bicycle Plan: There are no Bike routes shown on the City Master Bike Plan
adjacent to the area under review. The closest routes are proposed to be along
Rock Creek to the south and Brushy Flat Creek to the east.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The site is within the area covered
by the West Markham Neighborhoods Plan. The Plan does not address the
issue of converting a single-family house to non-residential. However it does call
to "Limit expansion of non-residential development to areas shown as
non-residential on the Future Land Use Plan as well as limiting businesses to
areas zoned for non-residential activity." The Plan also recommends repair and
replacement of sidewalks along Arterials (Markham).
Landscape:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
2. The property to the south and the east is zoned residential, therefore, a six
(6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side
directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along
the southern and eastern perimeters of the site.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (June 1, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items
necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide
details of any proposed signage. Staff also requested the applicant dimension all
building setbacks for all property lines. Staff questioned if any fencing was being
proposed to screen the adjacent residential uses.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the proposed driveway on
Donna Drive could not be supported. Staff stated all drives to the development
should be from West Markham Street or located a minimum of 180 -feet south of
the West Markham and Donna Drive intersection.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening would be
required along the southern and eastern perimeters of the site. Staff stated
compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance would be required at
the time of development.
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June 22, 2006
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 22.1 (Cont.
FILE NO.' Z -7954-A
Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and
agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information
and 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 has submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the
issues raised at the June 1, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The
applicant has indicated details of the proposed signage, the dimensions for all
building setbacks for the property lines and indicated the placement of screening
consisting of either a six (6) foot fence or dense evergreen plantings along the
eastern and southern perimeters of the site. The revised site plan has removed
the proposed drive from Donna Drive but has indicated two (2) drive locations
along West Markham Street. Staff is not supportive of the drive configuration.
Staff feels a single drive located near the eastern property line would provide
safer access to the site and facilitate traffic flows through the area.
The site plan indicates the placement of a single sign located within the front yard
area of the site. The sign has been indicated as a maximum of six (6) feet in
height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. The proposed signage is
consistent with signage allowed in office zones.
The site : plan indicates the placement of a single story building constructed in
similar architecture as a residential unit. The structure is proposed with a roofline
and construction material similar to the homes in the area. The site plan
indicates the placement of sixteen (16) on site parking spaces. The building is
proposed with a total of 3,570 square feet of gross floor area. The typical
minimum ordinance parking required for an office development based on the
available square footage would be eight (8) parking spaces.
Staff is not supportive of the applicant's request. The proposed development is
not consistent with the City's Future Land Use Plan and is located in the heart of
an area identified as single-family on the Future Land Use Plan. The
Commission recently denied a request to rezone a site from R-2 to PD -0 to allow
the conversion of a single-family structure into an office use just west of this site
located on the Northwest corner of West Markham and Santa Fe Trail. On the
current agenda there is also a request to change the Future Land Use Plan for
this site from Single-family to Suburban Office which staff does not support. Staff
feels the rezoning of this site for an office use is not appropriate. The request is
inconsistent with the City's Future Land Use Plan which staff feels should be
maintained. Staff feels this site should be maintained as residential to protect the
single-family homes located in the area both along West Markham Street and
Donna Drive.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 22.9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7954-A
FF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 22, 2006)
The applicant was present representing the request. There were registered objectors
and supporters of the request. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of
denial.
Mr. Ross Phillips addressed the Commission on the merits of his request. He stated the
neighbors were in support of this request. He stated the proposed hours of operation
were Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and the facility would not be
open on Saturday. He stated the uses were general and professional office uses.
Ms. Anita Spence addressed the Commission in support of the request. She stated the
neighbors were in support of the proposed office use on the corner. She stated with the
traffic not accessing Donna Drive was a plus to the neighborhood. She stated traffic in
the area was a problem for the residents and felt the proposed office use was a good fit
for the neighborhood.
Ms. Ruth Eckhardt addressed the Commission in support. She stated she was in favor
of the proposed development of the site. She stated the developer had tried to fit the
neighborhood and felt the office use would not impact the neighborhood with regard to
traffic.
Mr. Walter Binz addressed the Commission in support of the request. He stated the site
was not maintained and felt an office use on the site would be better than the current
residential use. He stated the neighborhood did not support the placement of five
residential units on the site because of the traffic generation. He stated with the
placement of an office use on the site and no access to Donna Drive there would be
little impact on the residential homes in the area.
Ms. Mary Hutcheson addressed the Commission in support. She stated the structure
would be aesthetically pleasing to the area. She stated the site would be rebuilt and
landscaped to appear residential in character. She stated all the neighborhood was in
favor of the request. She stated the Commission's recommendation of denial of the
rezoning at Markham and Santa Fe was a correct vote. She stated that structure as
well should be removed and the site redeveloped as an office use to fit the
neighborhood.
Mr. Gary Hutcheson addressed the Commission in support of the request. He stated
the existing site was an eye sore and should be removed. He stated he felt the office
June 22, 2006
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ITEM NO.: 22.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7954-A
use was the best use for the property. He stated the back of the property had drainage
problems which would be corrected with the construction of the new office building. He
stated the residents of the neighborhood supported the office use on the site.
Ms. Ruth Bell addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. She stated the
area was prime for housing stock and felt the site should remain residential. She stated
the neighborhood was a small neighborhood which was landlocked by West Markham
and the creek. She stated to approve the zoning for this site as an office use could
cause a trickle effect to other homes in the area.
Mr. Ross Phillips stated the site as a residential use was not desirable. He stated the
site was better served as an office use.
The Commission questioned staff as to the reasoning for supporting the higher density
of residential use for the site. Staff stated the site was located on an arterial roadway
and a transit route. Staff stated typically these areas were acceptable for higher density
residential uses.
The Commission questioned Mr. Phillips concerning the driveway design. He stated he
would redesign the drive to allow only one access to the site from West Markham Street
along the eastern perimeter of the site. He stated the proposed sign was consistent
with signage allowed in office zones or a maximum of six feet in height. He stated a
smaller sign would be acceptable for the development. The Commission questioned if
the driveway would be restricted to right -in and right -out. Mr. Phillips stated it would not
be restricted.
There was a general discussion concerning the building design and any control staff
would have for review. Staff stated as the application was filed there would be no
review by staff or the Commission. Staff stated on a previous application the
Commission had required review and approval by the Subdivision Committee prior to
development. Mr. Phillips stated this was acceptable to him.
A motion was made to approve the request. The motion failed by a vote of 4 ayes,
5 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 22.1.
NAME: Markham Street Short -form POD
Z -7954-A
LOCATION: located on the Southeast corner of West Markham Street and Donna Drive
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 7, 2006. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 16,
2006.
2. Provide details of any proposed signage including building signage and ground -
mounted signage. (height/area/location)
3. Provide any proposed fencing on the site plan including height and construction
material.
4. Provide the proposed setbacks from each property line.
5. Any site lighting must be low level and directional, directed into the site.
6. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so provide the location along with a
note concerning the required screening. Will the hours of service be limited? If so
provide the hours of service for the proposed dumpster.
Variance/Waivers:
Public Works Conditions:
1. The proposed land use would classify Donna Drive on the Master Street Plan as
a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of
Markham Street and Donna Drive.
3. Remove proposed driveway on Donna Drive. Driveway on West Markham is
preferred. Another option is to relocate the driveway on Donna Drive on the
South side of property (180 feet south of West Markham ROW). Both driveways
are not supported by Public Works staff.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required on West Markham in
accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street
Plan.
6. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public
right-of-way prior to occupancy.
7. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of
work. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way from
Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield).
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8. 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)
379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information.
9. Per Section 29-189(d), groups of trees and individual trees that are not to be
removed or are located within required undisturbed buffer areas shall be
protected during construction by protective fencing and shall not be used for
material storage.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
Enterqy: No comment received.
Center -Point Enerav: 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.
Fire Department: Install fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire
Department at 918-3700 for additional information.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA-
Planning Division'
Landscape:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required.
2. The property to the south and the east is zoned residential, therefore, a six (6)
foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed
outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the southern and
eastern perimeters of the site.
Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the
additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
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