HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7978-B Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-797
NAME: 12624 Lawson Road Short -form PCD
LOCATION: Located at 12624 Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:
PBG General, LLC
P.O. Box 22407
Little Rock, AR 72221
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Global Surveying Consulting, Inc.
217 West 2nd Street, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 1.57 acres
CURRENT ZONING:
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING:
PROPOSED USE
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
0-3, General Office District
Office
PCD
Retail
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
A. PRO POSALIREQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
The owner is proposing to rezone the site from 0-3, General Office District to
Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to allow development of 1.5 acres with
a retail use. The site plan indicates the construction of a 70 -foot by 130.8 -foot
(9,170 square feet) Dollar General Store. The site plan indicates the placement
of landscaping and buffering complying with the typical ordinance requirements
within the zoning buffer ordinance and the landscape ordinance. Screening has
also been indicated along the perimeters of the site where abutting residentially
zoned or used property.
E NO.: Z -7978-B (Cont.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is vacant and mostly cleared. There are areas of mature trees and
vegetation at the rear and south side. The property is partially in the City limits.
An annexation application for the rest of the site is Item No. 14 on this agenda.
The site is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses. A large area of
commercial and office zoning extends to the east, towards and past the Col.
Glenn/1-430 Interchange. The properties to the west are zoned R-2 and contain a
mixture of residential and nonconforming businesses. A small pocket of
residential properties is adjacent to the north.
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 John Barrow Neighborhood
Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies
that Lawson Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial
street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to the street
including 5 -foot sidewalk with the planned development. Typically the new
back of curb is located 18 feet from centerline. The width may very due to
the required curvature of the street. The new curb line should be located as
required by the AASHTO Green book for sight distance and curvature using
the existing speeds. Contact Bill Henry, Traffic Engineering, at 379-1816 for
additional information.
3. Show the existing streets and driveways adjacent and across the street from
the subject property.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. 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).
6. 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.
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FILE NO.: Z -7978-B {Cont.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the
proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
8. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the
start of construction.
9. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of
existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff
with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development
will cause or increase downstream flooding conditions, provisions to
minimize such flooding conditions should be included in the design of the
storm management improvements. Such provisions may include
downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff and its
regulated discharge to the downstream storm drainage system.
10. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
11. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works,
Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package.
12. 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.
13. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight
distance at the intersections comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book
standards.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: The property is located outside the service boundary. Provide the
means of wastewater disposal.
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. The Little Rock Fire
Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public or
private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required,
they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Please submit plans for water
facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans
by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
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FILE NO.: Z -7978-B Cont.
Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and
location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of
meter connection (s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This
fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire
system. Due to the nature of the facility, installation of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic
water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use.
Central Arkansas Water requires that upon the 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 Central Arkansas
Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross
Connection Section within ten (10) days of installation and annually thereafter.
Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss
backflow prevention requirements for this project.
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.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA
Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planninq Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. Office allows services
provided directly to consumers as well as general offices, which support more
basic economic activities. The applicant has requested to allow the rezoning of
this site from 0-3, General Office District to Planned Commercial Development to
allow the construction of a 1.5 acre tract with a Dollar General store containing
9,100 square feet.
Master Street Plan: Lawson Road and Lawson Cut -Off are both shown as Minor
Arterials, A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area
and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized
area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic
and pedestrians on Lawson Road since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class I is shown along Lawson Road. A Class I bikeway is built
separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be
required.
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FILE NO.: Z -7978-B (Cont.
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a thirteen (13) foot wide land use buffer
along the eastern and western perimeters of the site next to the residentially
zoned property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed.
If insufficient vegetation exists in this area then additional landscaping will be
required to provide screening. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this
requirement. No grading can occur in these areas.
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a twenty-four (24) foot wide land use
buffer along the northern perimeter of the site next to the residentially zoned
property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. If
insufficient vegetation exists in this area then additional landscaping will be
required to provide screening. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this
requirement. No grading can occur in these areas.
4. 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
northern, southern, and western perimeters of the site. Credit towards
fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that
satisfies this year -around requirement.
5. Areas for set aside for landscaping appears to meet the City's landscape
ordinance requirements.
6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
7. 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 applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted additional
information was needed regarding days and hours of operation, dumpster service
hours and signage. Staff asked if alternative uses were requested, such as
C-1 uses.
Public Works and Landscape comments were discussed. The applicant was
advised to work out driveway locations with staff. The applicant indicated some
grading in the buffer would be necessary but the buffer area had previously been
cleared.
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FILE NO.: Z -7978-B (Cont.
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 applicants submitted responses and a revised site plan to address issues
raised at Subdivision Committee. The proposed development consists of a
single, 9,200 square foot, one-story, commercial building and a 30 -space parking
lot. The proposed use is a Dollar General Store. No alternate uses are
requested. Days and hours of operation are proposed as 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.,
seven (7) days a week. Dumpster service is limited to business hours. Signage
consists of a single, ground -mounted sign. The sign will have an area of
ninety-six (96) square feet and a height of twenty (20) feet. A single wall sign will
be placed on the front face of the building, facing Lawson Rd. All site lighting will
be low-level and directional, aimed downward and into the site.
The plan was "flipped" to accommodate Public Works comments regarding
driveway location. The driveway is now on the south perimeter of the site and all
required street improvements will be constructed. Screening will be placed on the
perimeters of the site. Screening will consist of a combination of a six (6) foot
wood privacy fence and dense plantings. Wooded areas at the rear and south
side of the site will be retained.
To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. No variances are
requested. A request to annex the portion of the site not currently in the City
limits is Item No. 14 on this agenda.
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.
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.
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ITEM NO.: 8. Z_
NAME: 12624 Lawson Road Short -form PCD
LOCATION: located at 12624 Lawson Road
Items in the bold font are responses made by the Architect (Bartlett
Architecture)
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. (Submitted during meeting 6-23)
2. Provide the days and hours of operation for the proposed commercial
business.
(7 am- 10 pm)
3. Will the dumpster hours of service be limited to daylight hours? If so provide
a note on the site plan. (7 am- 10 pm)
4. Provide details of the proposed signage including building and ground
signage. For building signage indicate the percentage of the front fagade to
be covered with signage. For ground signage include the total height and
total square footage.
(See revised Prelim. Site plan)
5. All site lighting is to be low level and directional, directed downward and into
the site. (Noted)
6. Does the request include alternate uses such as C-1, Neighborhood
Commercial Zoning District uses as allowable future uses for the property?
(NO)
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Lawson Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. (Noted, See
Revised Prelim. Site Plan)
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5 -
foot sidewalk with the planned development. Typically the new back of curb
is located 18 feet from centerline. The width may very due to the required
Item # 3.
curvature of the street. The new curb line should be located as required by
the AASHTO Green book for sight distance and curvature using the existing
speeds. Contact Bill Henry, Traffic Engineering, at 379-1816 for additional
information. (Site Plan Revised per comments of meeting with Traffic
Engineering Dept. 6-30-2011)
3. Show the existing streets and driveways adjacent and across the street from
the subject property. (See Revised Prelim. Site Plan)
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. (See Revised
Prelim. Site Plan)
5. 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). (Noted)
6. 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. (Noted)
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. (See Revised Prelim.
Site Plan)
8. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit
from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction. (Noted, will comply)
9. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of
existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with
and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will
cause or increase downstream flooding conditions, provisions to minimize
such flooding conditions should be included in the design of the storm
management improvements. Such provisions may include downstream
improvements and/or detention of stormwater runoff and its regulated
discharge to the downstream storm drainage system. (Noted, will comply)
10. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. (Noted, will
comply)
11. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works,
Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. (Noted,
will comply)
12. 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. (Not need... per Steve per phone call
6/28)
13. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance
at the intersections comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. (Will
provide, preliminary discussion with LR Traffic Dept is it appears to
meet stnd.)
Item # 3.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:.
Wastewater: The property is located outside the service boundary. Provide the
means of wastewater disposal. (Extending existing sewer line to site,
approx, 400' )
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. The Little Rock Fire
Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public or
private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required,
they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Please submit plans for water
facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans
by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and
location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of
meter connection (s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This
fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire
system. Due to the nature of the facility, installation of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic
water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use.
Central Arkansas Water requires that upon the 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 Central Arkansas
Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross
Connection Section within ten (10) days of installation and annually thereafter.
Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss
backflow prevention requirements for this project. (Noted, will comply)
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. (Noted, will
comply) See revised site plan.
County Planning: No comment.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated
CATA Bus Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Item # 3.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. Office allows services
provided directly to consumers as well as general offices, which support more
basic economic activities. The applicant has requested to allow the rezoning of
this site from 0-3, General Office District to Planned Commercial Development to
allow the construction of a 1.5 acre tract with a Dollar General store containing
9,100 square feet. (Noted)
Master Street Plan: Lawson Road and Lawson Cut -Off are both shown as Minor
Arterials. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area
and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized
area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic
and pedestrians on Lawson Road since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may
require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site.
14. (Site Plan Revised per comments of meeting with Traffic Engineering
Dept. 6-30-2011)
Bicycle Plan: A Class I is shown along Lawson Road. A Class I bikeway is built
separate from or alongside a road. Additional paving and right of way may be
required.
(Not needed per meeting 6-23-2011)
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements. (Noted, will comply)
2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a thirteen (13) foot wide land use buffer
along the eastern and western perimeters of the site next to the residentially
zoned property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed.
If insufficient vegetation exists in this area then additional landscaping will be
required to provide screening. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this
requirement. No grading can occur in these areas. (Noted, will comply)
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a twenty-four (24) foot wide land use
buffer along the northern perimeter of the site next to the residentially zoned
property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. If
insufficient vegetation exists in this area then additional landscaping will be
required to provide screening. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this
requirement. No grading can occur in these areas. (Noted, will comply)
4. 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
northern, southern, and western perimeters of the site. Credit towards
fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that
satisfies this year -around requirement. (Noted, will comply)
5. Areas for set aside for landscaping appears to meet the City's landscape
ordinance requirements. (Noted, will comply)
Item # 3.
6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
(Noted, will comply)
7. 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. (Noted, will comply)
See revised site plan.
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 # 3.
ITEM NO.: 8. Z -7978-B
NAME: 12624 Lawson Road Short -form PCD
LOCATION: located at 12624 Lawson Road
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 the days and hours of operation for the proposed commercial business.
3. Will the dumpster hours of service be limited to daylight hours? If so provide a note
on the site plan.
4. Provide details of the proposed signage including building and ground signage. For
building signage indicate the percentage of the front fagade to be covered with
signage. For ground signage include the total height and total square footage.
5. All site lighting is to be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site.
6. Does the request include alternate uses such as C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
Zoning District uses as allowable future uses for the property?
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
Lawson Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5 -foot sidewalk
with the planned development. Typically the new back of curb is located 18 feet
from centerline. The width may very due to the required curvature of the street. The
new curb line should be located as required by the AASHTO Green book for sight
distance and curvature using the existing speeds. Contact Bill Henry, Traffic
Engineering, at 379-1816 for additional information.
3. Show the existing streets and driveways adjacent and across the street from the
subject property.
4. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance.
5. 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).
6. 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.
Item # 8.
7. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed
location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan.
8. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from
the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
9. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing
downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the
proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase
downstream flooding conditions, provisions to minimize such flooding conditions
should be included in the design of the storm management improvements. Such
provisions may include downstream improvements and/or detention of stormwater
runoff and its regulated discharge to the downstream storm drainage system.
10. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
11. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic
Engineering for approval with the site development package.
12. 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.
13. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the sight distance at the
intersections comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Wastewater: The property is located outside the service boundary. Provide the
means of wastewater disposal.
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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to
evaluate this site to determine whether additional public or private fire hydrant(s) will be
required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the
Developer's expense. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection
system to Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health
Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital
Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection (s) will apply to this project in
addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered
connections off the private fire system. Due to the nature of the facility, installation of an
approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the
domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use.
Central Arkansas Water requires that upon the installation of the RPZA, successful tests
of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the
Item # 8.
State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas. Water. The test results must be
sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within ten (10) days of
installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226
if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
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.
CATA: Approved as submitted. The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus
Route.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
Planning Division: This request is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Office for this property. Office allows services provided directly to
consumers as well as general offices, which support more basic economic activities.
The applicant has requested to allow the rezoning of this site from 0-3, General Office
District to Planned Commercial Development to allow the construction of a 1.5 acre tract
with a Family Dollar store containing 9,100 square feet.
Master Street Plan: Lawson Road and Lawson Cut -Off are both shown as Minor
Arterials. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their
primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances
and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Lawson Road since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-
of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class I is shown along Lawson Road. 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. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a thirteen (13) foot wide land use buffer along
the eastern and western perimeters of the site next to the residentially zoned
property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. If insufficient
vegetation exists in this area then additional landscaping will be required to provide
screening. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. No grading
can occur in these areas.
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a twenty-four (24) foot wide land use buffer
along the northern perimeter of the site next to the residentially zoned property.
Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. If insufficient
vegetation exists in this area then additional landscaping will be required to provide
screening. Easements cannot count toward fulfilling this requirement. No grading
can occur in these areas.
Item # 8.
4. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden Jence with its face side directed
outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the northern,
southern, and western perimeters of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this
requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -
around requirement.
5. Areas for set aside for landscaping appears to meet the City's landscape ordinance
requirements.
6. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
7. 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 # 8.