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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7900 Application 3MEMORANDUM TO: DANA CARNEY, ZONING & SUB -DIVISION MANAGER FROM: CHRISTY MARVEL, ADMWSTRATOR INTEL PLANS DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE BUFFER AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JANUARY 19, 2006 PLANN'NG COMMISSION AGENDA DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2005 NEW ITEMS: 5• New Li ht Ba fist Ch�xrch Z -4281-A General Statements: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Re -design of the Proposed parking lots is recommended. With the use of 60 degree, angled, directional parking with egress/ingress by use of the existing alley most, if not all, of the following issues can become. moot. Proposed site plan does not allow for the City's minimal landscaping and buffer requirements along the southern, western, and eastern property lines. Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Batter Street Parkin Lot: The proposed parking lot along Battery Street does not allow for the City's minimal landscaping and buffer ordinance requirements. Along the southern property line, a minimum of (9) foot wide landscape buffer is required next to the residentially zoned property. In addition, a 6 fact 9 inch wide landscape strip is required in this same area. This is a requirement of the landscape ordinance. Approval is required from the City Beautiful Commission for a variance from this minimal requirement. In addition to this minimal landscape area, screening is required to be a six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings. The area between Battery Street and the proposed parking lot must be increased to a minimum of 9 foot wide to meet the cities minimum buffer ordinance requirements. The landscape ordinance will also require this area to be a minimum of six foot nine inches. Approval is required from the City Beautiful Commission for a variance from this minimal requirement. The landscape ordinance requires a three foot (3') wide minimum landscape strip between the parking lot(s) and the building, or in the general area. Summit Street Parkin Lot: The proposed parking lot along Summit Street does not allow for the City's minimal landscaping and buffer Ordinance requirements. Along both the western, northern and southern property lutes a minimum of tune foot wide landscape buffer is required. The Iandscape ordinance will also require this area to be a minimum of six foot gine inches. Approval is required from the City Beautiful Commission for a variance from this minimal requirement. In addition to this minimal landscape area, screening is required to be a six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergre Property Imes of this pen plantings along the northern and southern arking lot area along Summit Street. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum of 8 % of the paved areas be landscaped with interior islands of at least 7 %s feet in width and 150 square feet in area. Proposed plan does not currently reflect this minimum; however, if the striped areas on plan were to be changed to reflect the area as interior landscape beds then this minimum requirement would be met. 8. St. Andrews Church Z -7784-A Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Prior to the any earthwork, it is required to have protective orange fencing around all of the treeslvegetatiOn shown to be preserved on the site/grading plan. A sign - off reflecting inspection of proper installation Of the fencing is also required prior to anY/all grading on the site. A 50 foot buffer is required along eastern property line next to the residentially zoned property. Currently, the detention pond is shown encroaching into this area. This area is to remain undisturbed. Screening is required due to the residential use along the western perimeter of the site. This screening is to be a six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings. Preserved vegetation may suffice for this screening requirement thus eliminating the need for an opaque fence. This area is not to be thinned/cleared out and must provide a year around screening to suffice. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum of 8 % of the paved areas be landscaped with interior islands of at least 7 Meet in width and 150 square feet in area. The western most parking lot is not currently meeting this minimum requirement. Interior islands should also be evenly distributed within the parking lot area. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 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 properly preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 10. Entergy Services Inc. Z-7980 Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Due to the residentially zoned property around the site's entire perimeter, an undisturbed buffer area is required. Along the northern and southern boundaries, 21 foot of undisturbed area is required. Along the eastern and western perimeters of the site, 24 foot of undisturbed area is required. In addition to the undisturbed buffer area, screening is required. This screening is to be a six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 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 properly preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. Public Works Review Comments Planning Commission Board of Adjustment Agenda Date: 1-19-06 Z File Number Z -4281-A New Light Baptist Ch. CUP add parking 3110 Battery 1 Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Sec. 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan on Battery and Summit Streets. 2 Petition should be filed to abandon W. 32nd St right of way. 3 With the alley being used for access, alley should be widened to provide 18 feet of pavement. 4 An existing 12 inch concrete stormwater pipe runs under the proposed building from Battery St to Summit St. The proposed building cannot constructed over existing piping system. 5 Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 6 Storm water detention will not apply to the proposed development. 7 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. Z File Number Z -4336-U AR. Childrens Hospital Lots zone to 0-2 900 Marshall 1 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). Z File Number Z -4985-F Cai Day Care Center CUP 2407 S. Battery 1 With the current location of the driveway and parking area, vehicles back onto Battery St and create unsafe driving conditions. Z File Number Z -5773-A St. Margarets Episcopal Ch. Add Structure 20900 Chenal Parkway 1 A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 2 Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3 All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Tuesday, December 20, 2005 Page 1 of 4 4 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). 5 If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Z File Number Z -7253-C Verizon Wireless Tower 2416 W. 16th. 0 No comments Z File Number Z -7784-A St. Andrews CUP revised and add Day Care 8300 Kanis Rd. 1 Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2 Re -alignment of Kanis Road will be required to remove sub -standard horizontal curvature. Provide a plan showing the re -alignment. 3 Drivers exiting the church facility require at least 445 ft of intersection site distance for left -turn maneuvers and 385 ft for right -turn maneuvers (based on 2001 Green Book). Plans and profiles along with a signed statement stating the proposed driveway location provides the required site distances must be provided. Relocate driveway east or excavate hillside away from the right-of-way to the west. 4 With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one- half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 5 A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 6 Driveway shall be concrete apron and not exceed 36 ft in width. 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 Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan showing location of disturbed and undisturbed areas per phase. 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 or for any other purpose. 9 A five-year deferral of all street improvements on Kanis Road is not supported by staff. Staff can support a portion of the street improvements deferred for five -years or until Phase H construction or until adjacent property develops or until property on southside of Kanis Road develops. Z File Number Z -7816-A Milam-Deerman Duplexes 3201 Ludwig 1 Duplex construction on existing platted lots is exempt from boundary street and stormwater detention ordinances. 2 Width of driveway cuts is limited to 20 ft per lot. Tuesday, December 20, 2005 Page 2 of 4 3 New driveway apron recently installed at alley and 33rd St as part of previous application does not have 5 ft flared end sections as required by City code. Staff was not contacted for inspection of new driveway as required by City code prior to installation. Driveway apron must be removed or modified to meet City standards. Z File Number Z-7978 LWW Properties LLC Zone R-2 to C-3 12624 Lawson Rd. 1 The proposed land use would classify Lawson Road on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 2 Due to the location of this property in relationship to the intersection of Lawson Road and Church Road, show proposed location of future driveway. 3 With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one- half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 4 Due to location of property and the curvature of Lawson Road, site distance of traffic on Lawson Road could be a concern of the City of Little Rock at this location and additional conditions could be placed on the development at the time of development. Z File Number Z-7979 Davis Zone R2 to 0-3 13301 David O. Dodd 1 David O. Dodd Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right- of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2 With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one- half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. 3 With site development, storm water detention ordinance will apply to this property. Z File Number Z-7980 Entergy Utility Substation CUP 14250 Col. Glenn Rd. 1 Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right- of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2 Show the limits of the floodway on the proposed plat. Per FEMA regulations, no fill or building construction is permitted in the floodway. 3 Proposed alterations of floodway require flood map revisions or a no rise certification. Obtain conditional approval from Pulaski County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 4 The minimum finish floor elevation above the 100 year flood elevation, as established by Pulaski County is required to be shown on plat. Plans indicate a base flood elevation of 355 ft. All supporting mechanical and electrical equipment must be constructed to the base flood elevation or higher. Z File Number Z-7981 M S Assoiates Inc Zone R-2 to C-3 8110 Stagecoach Rd. 1 Stagecoach Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of- way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2 With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one- half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development. Tuesday, December 20, 2005 Page 3 of 4 3 Per City code for this length of frontage on a principal arterial, only 1 curb cut for a driveway is permitted. 4 A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Sec. 8-283 prior to construction. Z File Number Z-7982 Oak Forest Methodist CUP add lots 2415 Fair Park 0 No comments Z File Number Z-7983 Verizon Wireless Tower 14301 Cantrell Rd. 1 A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Sec. 8-283 prior to construction. 2 The structure excluding fencing must be constructed to least 1 foot above the base flood elevation. All supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must be located above the base flood elevation. A minimum finish floor elevation of all structures of 1 foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans. 3 A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4 Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan of development per Sec. 29-186 (e). Tuesday, December 20, 2005 Page 4 of 4 FROM : PLANNING F14X NO. : 3403274 Dei. 16 2005 03:38P11 P1 Nlmki comty PUBLIC WORKS 501 W. MARKHAM 411 ADCRMNG PROGRAM PtAW4 & DEVELOPMENT SUITE A 501.34049270 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS W204 307-340-8240 �p:Nl'Ah:+tl FAX Date: December 16, 2.005 Attached are some excerpts from the Code of Federal Regulations 44 (44 CFK) that state planning cxm$kjCration.% for flood prone areas. See section 60.22 (a) 2. It seems To be a statement that the local floodplain mmwgemcm ordinance should prolu`bit non-cssential or unproper installation of public utilties in the floodplain. You ma,, wit to check the ¢nvn n.DRwwJEocity's or&tance fir sane language of this type,Afi(R 600 SOIJARF MIAS Thanks, Ashley MILITANT 94SES LRAFB CAMP ROBINSON To: Dana Carney, City of Little hock Cores Planning & Development ALEXANDLR From: Ashley- E. papa, A-I.C.P. CAMMACN YILLACE Pulaski County Planning Director ACXSOX'dIU E Re: Public utilities in flood -prone areas LIM F RDC{ V-4,MRL_ Fax Number:501-344-3435 IiOV+ LIM : RDD` Number of Pages (including this cover sheet): 4 'AAIGHWALLE Dana, Attached are some excerpts from the Code of Federal Regulations 44 (44 CFK) that state planning cxm$kjCration.% for flood prone areas. See section 60.22 (a) 2. It seems To be a statement that the local floodplain mmwgemcm ordinance should prolu`bit non-cssential or unproper installation of public utilties in the floodplain. You ma,, wit to check the ¢nvn n.DRwwJEocity's or&tance fir sane language of this type,Afi(R 600 SOIJARF MIAS Thanks, Ashley MILITANT 94SES LRAFB CAMP ROBINSON FROM : PLANNING FRX NO. : 3409274 Dec. 16 2005 03:39PM P2 44 CFR: Emergency? 4fanagement and .Assistance Revised October 1, 2004 Excerpts for Floodplain Management Purposes Annotated This document contains selected Sections from 44 CFR that address the requirements for establishing and enforcing a local a,00d damage prevention program —its program development requirements, mairimnancs, and enforcement: It is vrimarily intended w as. ist q¢rninistnwrs and elected officials, in tr conduct and cnforc c t of their comm rii'tv's flood i arr_+ege PiV_ 'aYrion pro grAmn in this lige; the document docs not address the insurance aspecrs of the National Flood Insurance program (NTFiP). The doeureenf Its annotated with remarks that are intended to help the reader more fatly understand the intended meaning of the referenced citation. The remarks arc for guidance and clarification only and do wi neeessarily reflect official interpretations of regulatory requirements. For more slxeifie guidance, please contact waur local FEW. Regional Mitigation Division Office. Sections Included: Section Subject Page 59.1 Definitions 1 59.2 Description of program 15 59.3 Emergenc. Program IS 59,4 References 16 59.22 Prerequisites for the Sale Flood Insurance 17 59.23 Priorities for the sale of Flood Insurance 19 under the Regular Program 59.24 Suspension of Community Eligibility 19 Requirements for Floodplain Management Regulations " 60.1 Purpose of Subpart 22 60.2 Minimum Compliance with Floodplain 23 Management Criteria 60.3 Floodplain Management Criteria for 25 Flood -prone Areas 60.4 Not Included 60.5 Not Included 60.6 Variances and Exceptions 35 60.21 Purpose of this Subpart 39 60.22 Planning Considerations for Flood -prone Areas 39 60.25 Designation, Duties. and Responsibilities of 41 State Coordination Agencies 60216 Local Coordination 42 64.3 Flood Insurance'Maps 44 Revise& rune 13, 2005 FROM : PLANNING FAX NO. : 3408274 Dec. 15 2005 03:40PM P3 PLANNING 60,21-60.22 Subpart C-Additioral Considerations in Managing Flood -Prone, Madslide (i.e., Mudflow)-Prone and Flood -Related Erosion -Prone Areas Sec, 60.21 Purpose of this subpart. The purpose of this subpart is to encourage the formation and adoption of i Adoption is not overall comprehensive management plans for flood -prone, mudslide (i.e., ; mandatory but the mtudfl ow) -prone. and flood -related erosion -prone areas, while adoption i community shall by a community of the standards in this subpart is not mandatory, the completely evaluate the community shall completely evaluate these standards. standards of Sec 60.22. ----� I Sec. 60.22 Planning considerations for flood -prone areas. (a) Tne flood plain management regulations adopted by .a community for flood -prone areas should: (1) Permit only that development of flood -prone areas which (i) is appropriate in light of the probability of flood damage and the need to reduce flood losses, (ii) is an acceptable social and economic use of the land in relation to the hazards involved, and (iii) does not increase the danger to human Iife; ­ ' (2) Prohibit nonessential or improper installation of pubho utilities and public facilities in flood -prone areas. (b) In formulating community development goals after the occurrence of a flood disaster, each community shal ],cons i der -- (1) preservation of the flood -prone areas -for open space purposes: (2) Relocation of occupants away from flood -prone areas; (3) Acquisition of land or land development rights for public purposes'consistent with a policy ofminitnization of future property losses; (4) Acquisition of frequently flood -damaged structures; (c) in formulating community development goals and in adopting flood p'.alri management regulations, each community shall consider at least the following factors-- ;1) Duman safety; (2) Diversion of development to :seas safe from fiaoding in light of the need to reduce flood d3rnages and in light ofthe need to prevent environmentally incompatible flood plain use; (3) Full disclosure to all prospective and interested parties j (including but not limited to purchasers and renters) that (i) certain structures are located within flood -prone areas, (ii) variances have been granted for-crtain structures located within flood -prone areas, and (iii) I` premium rates applied rn new stractizes built at elevations bele) the f base flood substantially increase as the elevation decreases; (4) Adverse effects of flood plain development on existing development.; Planning Considerations 39 Revised! June 13, 2005 FROM : PLANNING FAX NO. : 3408274 PLANNING 1 (5) Encouragement of floodpr f?-ig to reducs Rood damage; (6) Flood warning and emergency preparedness plans; (7) Provision for alternative vehicular access and escape routes when normal routes are blocked or destroyed by flooding; (9) Establishment of minimum floodproofing and access requirements for schools, hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, penal institutions, fire stations, police stations, communications centers, water and sewage pumping stations, and other public or quasi -public facilities already located in the flood -prone area, to enable them to withstand flood damage, and to facilitate emergency operations; (9) Improvement of local drainage to control increased runoff that might increase tlt-. danger of flooding to other properties; . CZ (10) Coordination of plans witn neighboring community's flood plain management programs; (11) The requirement that all new construction and substantial improvements in areas subject to subsidence be elevated above the bass flood level equal to expected subsidence for at least a ten year. period; (12) For riverine areas, requiting subdividers to furnish delineations for tloodways before approving a subdivision; (13) Prohibition of any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, except as part of an overall drainage basin plan. In the event of an overall drainage basin plan, provide that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse is maintained; (14) Requirement of setbacks for now construction within I Zones VI -30, VE, and V on a community's FIRM; (15) Requirement of additional elevation above the base flood level for all new construction and substantial improvements within Zones Al -30, AE, VI -30, and VE on the community's FIRM to protect against such occurrences as wave wash and floating debris, to provide an added margin of safety against floods having a magnitude greater than the base flood, or to compensate for future urban development; (16) Requirement of consistency between state, regional and local comprehensive plans and flood plain management prograrns; i 0 ,.Requirement of pilings or columns rather than fill, for the elevation of structures within flood -prone areas, in order to maiarain the stomee capacity of the flood plain and to minimize the potential for negative impacts to sensitive ecological areas; (18) Prohibition, within any Poodway or coastal high hazard farea, of plants or facilities in which hazardous substances are manufactured. (19) Requirement that a plan for evacuating residents of all manufactured home narks or subdivi;i,>ns locat.d with.in flood prone areas be developed end filed with and approved by appropriate eornmunity emergency management authorities. Dec. lb 2005 03:40PIl P4 60.21-60.22 40 Revised: Jure 13, 2005 FROM : PLAMING Ut FAX NO. : 3408274 Dec. 16 2005 73:59PM F1 City A Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 7—>3 West Markhd-n Srreel Zoning and L;tue Rock, Atka lsas 72201-1334 subdivision Phone: (501) 371.4790 Fac. (501) 399.3435 or 371-6863 DATE: _ ❑ ENT> ROY/Arkansas Power St Light Comp4ny (2) ❑ Arkansas Louisiana Gras Company 0 Soutbw-estem Bell Telephone Company (2) ❑ I.icle Rock Municipal Water Works ❑ Little Ruck Wastewater Utility ZR --Pulaski County Planning 13 Little Crock Fire Department Cl Publie Work--: Engineering, Traffic (3) ❑ Parks and Recreation Dtpartrn nt ❑ Planning and Development— Site Plan Review Cl Planning and )Development — Graphics ❑ CATA TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN, NAME t i�, IJP► !l �j S�� s '-n?E OF ISSL+F: kLE NO' —Z— -7, LOCATION: 1�✓� (r %il�f .�_ On ` '�.(3�L7 ,the Little Rock Planning Gotrunissian will consider the above rcferepced issue. NOTE:' Th Tnterdeparmentsl 1V,eetln s: which'this issue will be discussed will be held on NOTE: The tiodivisio-Carsmittce Afieeting at which this issue will be discussed will be held on A copy of the plan, for the ref= --aced isstie is enclosed 1b, your cacsideration, and your comments aed/or recommendations will be appreciated c s s b d bY MgDgava tine a ent mae•i S- alp, 1JJana Car Zoning and Suhdivbion Msnaget•.(Phone1.371:6817) (Please respond below and return this letter for ourrecords-) Approved as Submitted Easements) required (See atta-hedplat or description.) * To ati udlltlesr if an easement is P&TA Md wieh is in WCUSS of 10fist st in widh, Provide just ficad0n for:he ease? cr t of the request will nor be included i -r the Plvnning Cnmmisslon agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER 19 January 2006 NAME CAI DAY CARE CTR / 2407 S BATTERY ST VERIZON WIRELESS / 14301 CANTRELL RD VERIZON WIRELESS / 2416 W 16TH ST TYPE ISSUE CUP Z -4985-F TOWER PMT Z-7983 TOWER PMT Z -7253-C NEW LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH/ CUP Z -4281-A 3110 BATTERY ST SAINT MARGARETS EPISCOPAL CUP Z -5773-A CHURCH/ 20901 CHENAL PKY OAK FOREST UNITED CUP Z-7982 METHODIST CHURCH / 2415 FAIR PARK BLVD MILAM DEERMAN DUPLEXES / CUP Z -7816-A SE COR LUDWIG & 32ND ENTERGY UTILITY SUBSTATION CUP Z-7980 / 14250 COLONEL GLENN RD COMMENTS No objection to use as daycare center. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger or additional meters are needed. No objection. No objection. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. 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. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). This will involve installation of a public water main and will be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). This will be installed at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding size and locaton of water meters. No objection. 1 NAME TYPE ISSUE COMMENTS SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH CUP Z -7784-A All Central Arkansas Water requirements in DAYCARE / 8300 KAN IS RD effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to this project for connections off the existing 12 -inch main in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. 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. 2 LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER UTILITY COMMENTS Project Number Project Name Project Type Comment Made 2-4281-A Newlight Baptist Church ,Z -4985-F Cai Day Care Center Z -5773-A St. Margaret's Episcopal Chrch ;Z -7253-C Verizon Wireless ;Z -7784-A St. Andrews Church Z -7816-A Milam - Deerman Duplexes V-7980 1 Entergy Utility Substation Z-7982 Oak Forest UMC Z-7983 Verizon Wireless Conditional Use Sewer available, not adversely Permit affected. Conditional Use Sewer available, not adversely Permit affected. Revised Sewer main extension required with Conditional Use easements if service is required for Permit project. Tower Use Permit Sewer service not required for this project. Revised Sewer available, not adversely Conditional Use affected. Permit Conditional Use Sewer available, not adversely Permit affected. Conditional Use Outside service boundary. No Permit Comment Conditional Use Sewer available, not adversely Permit affected. Tower Use Permit Sewer service not required for this project. 12/16/05 Page 1 of 1 (Ft City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 1-1 334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 DATE- CtP . /, � ❑ ENTERGY/Arkansas Power & Light Company (2) ❑ Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company ❑ Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (2) ❑ Little Rock Municipal Water Works ❑ Little Rock Wastewater Utility ❑ Pulaski, County Planning EiZittle Rock Fire Department ❑ Public Works: Engineering, Traffic (3) Cl Parks and Recreation Department ❑ Planning and Development — Site Plan Review ❑ Planning and Development — Graphics ❑ CATA TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Planning Zoning and Subdivision NAIVE: int 71EX 611� IV/f /i �"_ )/✓b S7 TYPE OF ISSUE: FILE NO: _ - LOCATION: ) ��S L0 �J/ OnQ At _% ),O O t, , the Little Rock Planning Commission will consider the above referenced issue. NOTE: Th Interdepartmental Me ti at which -this issue will be discussed will be held on NOTE: The ivision Committee Meeting at which this issue will be discussed will be held on L Ly L__ A copy of the plan for the referenced issue is enclosed for your consideration, and your comments and/or recommendations will be appreciated. Please res and by Mondav after the date of the Interdepartmental meeting. Sin ely, Dana Car Zoning and Subdivision Manager. (Phone:. 371=6817) (Please respond below and return this letter for our records.) Comments: Approved as Submitted Easement(s) required (See attached plat or description.) * To all utilities: If an easement is requested which is in excess of 10 feet in width, provide justification for the easement or the request will not be included ill the Planning Commission agenda. r Et City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND TO: John Barrow Neis?hborhood Association ATTENTION: Betty Snyder ADDRESS: 5700 Freeland Little Rock. AR 72209 REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit to allow an Entergy Utility Substation. GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: 14250 Colonel Glenn OWNED BY: Minton LLC Planning Zoning and Subdivision NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for Conditional Use Permit of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L.R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on January 19, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that neighborhood associations are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND TO ALL RESIDENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPERTY AT: GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: 14250 Colonel Glenn Road OWNED BY: Minton, LLC THE FOLLOWING REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE: Conditional Use Permit to allow an Entergy Utility Substation (Z-7980) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for Conditional Use Permit of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L. R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on January 19, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that area residents are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION ON A REQUEST FOR USE CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND TO ALL RESIDENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPERTY AT: GENERAL LOCATION OR ADDRESS: 14250 Colonel Glenn Road OWNED BY: Minton, LLC THE FOLLOWING REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE: Conditional Use Permit to allow an Entergy Utili Substation. Z-7980 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application for Conditional Use Permit of the above property has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. A public hearing will be held by the L. R. Planning Commission in the Board of Directors Chamber, second floor, City Hall, on January 19, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. This notice is provided in order to assure that area residents are aware of issues that may affect their neighborhood. Information requests should be directed to the Planning staff at 371-4790. address apt city state zip apart z -number 14075 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210 Z-7980 14101 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210 Z-7980 14123 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210 Z-7980 14124 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210 Z-7980 14200 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR '72210 Z-7980 14201 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210 Z-7980 14241 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 172210 Z-7980 14245 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 172210 Z-7980 14249 COLONEL GLENN RD LITTLE ROCK AR 172210 Z-7980 12/15/2005 13:14 IFAX WLRESC@STEWART.COM ST WART -.TY 4 Lilian email Q001/001 200 font OVMtRSIftP LETTER Billie Jo Mi xrtat�- Q. 17: -Minton and-T'h mas M. Muton Tammy J McLain 14245 C41ond: Glemr 447K419 -A0-001=00 2.20 um L Atlu 0 Michael L. Glidden 14345 Galbud'Glenn 44R -0194W00740 26~38 acres Apt 'i2"210 Stephens Joico Rev. 14075 ColotW Glenn 441-019 018-00 8.09-actes Trost L ',Ar. =W Koban Faro* LLC 5239,8rookkm. Av NE 44Ri01g-0 4M-00 , 160:00 -acres Senile SVA "105 _ Minton LLC 582 Chanhing R8 44R -01940,M-00 8.00 acres Nashv� TN 71852 Gary S. Markland 15515 Jtriber- Rd 4411=019-00.005-00 5.26 acre's and Martha C.. - Air.722t0 . Emma Sue 14124 Colonel Glenn 44R41940-0140 468 acres Tho _ on, - LR, Ar 72210 Larry Ray Wmtbn- 14123 Colonel_GIMn Rd 4411-019.00-004-00 1 acre Att; 722210_ - Roy R. Jolley and 14300 Colonel Glem Rd 44R0194000201 4732 aeres Caro S jqpey Little R6ck, Ar 72210 Susan Archer W211AN License #SA16"5 Stewart Title o# -Arkansas 501-2294493 -tit 112 5014233344 diare'ct -fax City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Stephen Giles 425 W. Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, T ny Bo ynski Secretary o Litt e ock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 $UbdIVISIOn Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Roy and Carolyn Jolley 14300 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the. Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony B zyns " Secreta, to Littl Rock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6663 May 18, 2006 Gary Brown 14220 Lawson Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony S zyns i Secretary to Litt e Rock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Steve Engstrom P. O. Box 71 Little Rock, AR 72203 Dear Citizen: Planning Zoning and Subdivision On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony Bo ynski Secretar to Litt e ck Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Nancy Roman 14029 Meadow Creek Farm Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. a sk Lite ock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Tammy McLain 14245 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: Planning Zoning and Subdivision On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, ony Bynski Secreta to Lit Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Howard and Sue Ann Stephens 14075 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony B zynski Secretary to Litt e ock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 $UbdIVISIOn Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6663 May 18, 2006 Rose Dawson 14245 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony Bo ynski Secretary to Little IRck Planning Commission (Fx City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Diane Davis 19121 Cooper Orbit Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: Planning Zoning and Subdivision On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, ony Bo ynski Secretary to Little ock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Trudy Campbell 19121 Cooper Orbit Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: Planning Zoning and Subdivision On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, � 1 1�4;, Tony Bo ynski Secretar to Little Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Brenda Griffen 15418 Joiner Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony Bo ynski Secretary to Litt e ack Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone: (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision May 18, 2006 Jami Grady 14245 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony Bo ynski Secretary to Little ock Planning Commission City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6663 May 18, 2006 Sue Thompson 14124 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, Tony Bo ynski Secret to Litt e ck Planning Commission City of LiMe Rook Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning and Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 Subdivision (501) 371-4790 Fax: (501) 399-3435 or 371-6863 May 18, 2006 Tina Williams 14245 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Citizen: On behalf of the Little Rock Planning Commission, I would like to thank you for your participation in the May 11, 2006 Commission meeting. It is very important to the City staff and the Planning Commission to have citizen input in the planning decision-making process. Agenda item "K", Entergy Substation Conditional Use Permit was: Approved, with conditions, by the Planning Commission. For additional information, you can contact the Planning staff at 371-4790. Staff responsibilities are as follows: Rezoning and Zoning Variance — Monte Moore Subdivision and Planned Unit Developments — Donna James Conditional and Tower Use Permits — Dana Carney Future Land Use Plan Amendments — Brian Minyard Appeals to the Board of Directors must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 500 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 within thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's action. Thank you again for your input. Sincerely, ony Boz ski Secretary t LittleRo k Planning Commission OPEN HOUSE MARCH 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE PRINT NAME ADDRESS 2. 3. Cl" wi I 4. yj 5. (%��',� U �I� « I 3�'�v Com. 7 7. 14. J, 15. 16. 17. � 18. 19. 20. -Ll,-2,7 0 v z� 1010 L-Av Laly 'PT F TEL. NUMBER � ? - (2 C/ 1 3 3-� 1-60 1 P) 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5., 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. OPEN HOUSE MARCH 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION NAME C.LA,2 v- c:-rz E/4 PLEASE PRINT ADDRESS TEL. 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If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: Name: J1� Address: Phone Number: PLEASE PRINT I A OPEN HOUSE MONDAY MARCH 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes: No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: Name: Address: Phone Number: PLEASE PRINT 4— er OPEN HOUSE MONDAY MARCEI 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 kV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes: No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: 6f I (//5 Address: Phone Number: OPEN HOUSE MONDAY MARCH 209 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes:- ✓ No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: Y( C' • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: ; i t - �1 7 Address: I ct 12-1 U-) C -t (_J (z r - Phone Number: I CA L, I - OPEN HOUSE MONDAY MARCH 209 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes: No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: CS I - L5 s 0` k tj L w 0 )CJ{ �c I �'J 1A wc-C-" • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: w1 ;v cq o Address: . c�c� : -cL 0 C-- I () Phone Number: - �� J V) OPEN HOUSE NIONDAY MARCH 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes: No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: Address: Phone Number: OPEN HOUSE IVIONDAY MARCH 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes: No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: r ■ Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: Address: U _ Phone Number: ),A 31U" OPEN HOUSE MONDAY MARCH 20, 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes:_ No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: Address: Phone Number: �� OPEN HOUSE MONDAY "MARCH 209 2006 PROPOSED 115 IAV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? Yes: No: • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: °Z0 i L 41"Z-.[ 41 V4 L [ '� rL C C c' � � C�i "__0 C_ T� • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone number below: PLEASE PRINT Name: Address: Phone Number: OPEN HOUSE IN IONDAY INIARC FI 209 2006 PROPOSED 115 KV SUBSTATION PLEASE COMPLETE AND LEAVE WITH US. • Do you understand the need for this substation? �es: No: J �-) • Please list any special concerns that you would like to see address: , • Would you like follow-up contact to discuss the project in more detail? If so, please give us your name and address and phone��t� ; number below: ml;\:�_ OLA- -�4�t_3x t -tom ,;, u-( Ua CA)C:',\� V J-Y�N v-� PLEASE PRINT'u Name: Address: L - V cS 4_1 ; -+ a V'\ Phone Number: (�\�ZZ� = C�,Z - �)Cc\'� t', V o_1 S V\x `- 'P'iotuk "'� C" 117 J rip J A 01/30/06 00:29 FAX 501 371 4498 LR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE - PLANNING Q 001 B ARi>QE0IRECMRS REQUEST FORM Item Number: 1_802 mm_ ,� Subject: Potential Entergy Substation Site Director': Name: (For Department airertar wyrldt� Date: ?J3012o06 L__--___—�___� Use Only, Not To Be Given out To The PulAlmL _ _-- _. __ r_--- - - —. • _—___--- CITIEEN INFORMATION Citizen Name: G8 Wllsonw Address: 114220 Lawson Road City: t�LR State: LA R_ ^� Zip Code: :72210- Home Phone: Work Phone:_ Issue/Concern: Please see attached fax for additional information. Please Investigate to determine a status of� Entergy purchasing land to develop a substation on Col. Glenn Road. The Address of the I development was not given. f i i I ! MEE COMMENTS Action Taken: Infarmatlon Forwarded to Tony lizyrs , 171rear of Planning. Please irweatlgate, take ! appropriate action and draft a response to Director Wyrlck for the City,Manager's signature Timeframe for Response: February 15, 2006 ��•__. -•• `�""""�"""""'"_�__.___ Member of Staff: Bruce Moore/Toriy BozyrWkI 1 Current Status: - Open L Closed Update: i Page 1 of 3 Carney, Dana From: Sue Ann Stephens [sal4075@pol.bzl Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:01 PM To: Carney, Dana Subject: Fw: Concern over the Proposed Entergy Substation on Colonel Glenn Road ----- Original Message ----- From: Rob Fisher To: rst;ebbins aametbank.com ; pamadcocksbcglobal.net ; misartr etcengineersinc.corn ; Ihargave§.@!ittlerockchamber.com ; jeer lerrymeyeragency.com ;jay tes Irwin . artners.com ; gp[@wddarchitects.com ; fredallen730Qaol.com ; dwilliamcaulevbowman.com ; chaunqey.WLor@oe r cintenergy.com ; lahaengrls-sbcglobal.net ; diames@littlerock.org ; _b_oard o fd i rectors @ ll ittle ro ck,e rg Cc: 'Daniel []eVra_n' ;'Sue Ann Ste hp ens' ;'Stephen Giles' Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 5:07 PM Subject: Concern over the Proposed Entergy Substation on Colonel Glenn Road Concern over the Proposed Entergy Substation on Colonel Glenn Road May 10, 2006 Dear Little Rock City Planning Commissioners, The Ecological Conservation Organization (ECO) has been in Entergy Substation on Colonel Glenn Road. ECO is a non -pr( focuses on "Research, Restoration, and Environmental Advoc, lengths to investigate issues before taking positions or making some serious concerns with the proposal to fill valuable floodl encourage the Planning Commission to take a hard look at thir, associated with the proposed location of the substation. Our concern stems primarily over the loss of floodplains and tl residents. The proposed location lies within the Fourche Creel system. While there is some confusion over what is designates confusion over whether or not the area floods during any mear. weeks two storm events have shown that the area floods at a si personal site visit to witness these conditions. No one can debate that West Little Rock has changed drastical., -.-. 1.1, IUDL <.,11 y1-,aia. riic arca is quickly becoming more developed and as a result, more impervious, or more paved. Because of this change, the hydrology of the watershed is equally changing in a drastic measure. The current floodplain/floodway maps are outdated and inaccurate. Many things have changed in the watershed since 1996, when they were last amended, and the results of these changes have a direct and serious impact on the drainage system and the community that lives within it. Imagine, if you will, a full glass of water that is overflowing as you drop objects into it. This is a very good simulation of what is happening in the Fourche Creek Watershed. Millions of dollars have been spent in the last few years to protect and restore valuable flood storage areas in the Fourche Creek Watershed. The City of Little Rock, EPA, National Audubon, and groups like our own have been working diligently to restore this 5/23/2006 Page 2 of 3 watersheds floodplains and ECO has a direct interest in protecting this work The filling of floodplains that would be required for the foundation of the substation would subtract valuable acres of flood storage to the Fourche Watershed. Currently, the proposed area serves as safety mechanism to local residents during storm events. In fact, during the storm event on Saturday, April 29th the area was inundated with overflow from the adjacent creek and downstream residence faced serious flooding conditions. I personally visited with numerous residents and witnessed the high water marks up to their door steps. At the very least, this issue should be further examined prior to making a final decision about the placement of a substation in this area. If time is of the essence, then we recommend moving forward on a reasonable alternative site. ECO is an organization that proposes alternatives when taking a position of opposition. In this particular case, an alternative took little deliberation. Less than a mile away lies a piece of property that has already been impacted from past activities, does not fall within the floodplain, is not surrounded by homes, and is available for purchase. The alternative site was used in years past as a rock quarry and currently lies vacated. ECO and other local residents view this location as the most reasonable location for such a facility. An important note should also be made that this site is not surrounded with public opposition and would be the most logical resolution to this problem. If additional cost would be incurred from locating a substation at this alternative site, we strongly believe that any additional cost would be minuet in comparison to the impacts that would stem from locating a large substation in a floodplain where valuable flood storage would be lost. The direct cost of flooding to downstream residence is immeasurable and the threat of loss of life is unthinkable. ECO calls upon the Planning Commission to lead your charge of planning with reason and rationale and deny application approval for the currently proposed site for the Entergy Substation. ECO stands ready to support the Planning Commission and Entergy on locating their substation at the proposed alternative site (rock quarry). Thanks for your consideration and leadership. Sincerely, Rob Fisher *eco www.ecoconservation.ora Rob Fisher Executive Director The Ecological Conservation Organization ECO 423 E. 3rd St., Little Rock, AR 72201 fisher@ecoconservation.orn O) 501-372-7895 C) 501-772-1983 5/23/2006 Page 3 of 3 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/335 - Release Date: 5/9/2006 5/23/2006 Page 1 of 2 Carney, Dana From: Sue Ann Stephens [sal4075@pol.bz] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:02 PM To: Carney, Dana Subject: Fw: Proposed Entergy Substation on Colonel Glenn Road ----- Original Message ----- From: Glen Hooks To: rstebbins@metbank.ccm ; amadcoci-@Abcglobal.net ; misanr@etcengineersinc.com. ; Ih__argrayesQlittlerockchamber.com ; jer 'er me era enc .rAm ; jya#es irwinpartners,com ; gpl@w �darchitects.com ; fredallen73D@aol.com ; dwilliams@caulevbowman.com ; chauneey.taylor centerp intenergy.com ; lahaenarls@sbcplobal.net ; d'ames littlerock.org ; boardofdtrectors@littlerock.org Cc: sgiles gileslaw.net ; sa14075@pol.br Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:03 AM Subject: Proposed Entergy Substation on Colonel Glenn Road RE: Pronused Enkw Substation on Colonel Glenn Road The Central Arkansas Group of the Sierra Club joins the organization of concerned property owners of Colonel Glenn Road who object to the initial proposed location of the Entergy substation. There are substantial reasons why the proposed location along Colonel Glenn Road is inappropriate and heedless. Locating a high voltage/high energy substation in close proximity to long-term property owners suggests that the only possible reason for that location would be that it is the lowest cost of several alternative sites. That location presently is pasture land, and is a beautiful valley with a sense of quietude and peace. It, being the lowest elevation, and a river valley that is prone to flooding, harbors a wealth of habitat that would most certainly be destroyed. Why? We think because of low imagination. Most of the residents have lived there in that beautiful valley for many years, and are keenly aware of the exquisite natural beauty of the setting. Of definite low imagination, actually one devoid of imagination, comes the idea that Entergy could, and have the power in their voice, will that the valley be struck down of this quality, and you can see the impertinence of their idea. To arrive at the sense of what we're saying, it will be important for each of you if possible, or definitely a quorum of your group, to visit with the considerable number of activated property owners that care about the misapplied Colonel Glenn proposed site. All of them, from Howard and Sue Ann Stephens (phone number: 800-207-8702) and Dr. and Mrs. Rudy and Carolyn Jolley (501-225- 0098) will be happy to meet with you and point out the salient aspects of the several locations being considered, and will show you just how close by the large transformers would be to residences, the proposed juxtaposition of which would be only a few hundred feet. 5/23/2006 Page 2 of 2 The Colonel Glenn property owners alternative: a site on Lawson road, some six -tenths of a mile away from the Colonel Glenn site, and a site that would bear the ability for enlargement for the future, is a rock quarry. It isn't flood prone, has a natural level rock floor, and, we guess, would cost a little more for Entergy to run spur transmission towers over to it. Only with our visit were we sold... on the Lawson Road quarry site. It's a quite ugly, perfect site for high voltage. If the transformers catch fire and explode, the quarry would contain the exploding transformers and subsequent fire. On a daily basis the quarry would contain the audible hum of the huge transformers. Also, there are no expensive, established homesteads in the immediate vicinity. Please make your decision an informed one; and, we don't really see how you can actually be informed with a few charts and the seemingly -convincing statements by those paid to apply pressure. Please visit and make up your own mind. We recommend preserving the fundamental beauty of that valley. Thanks for your consideration. Bob Stodola, for The Sierra Club (Central Arkansas Group) Sierra Club 1308 West 2nd Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Office: (501) 301-8280 www.arkansas.sierraclgb.org 5/23/2006 January 10, 2006 To: Members of the Little Rock Planning Commission My wife and I purchased 9 acres out Colonel Glenn Road in 1975. At that time only University Avenue was open as I-430 was not yet complete. We both worked in town but desired to live in a rural area to have a large garden and take care of the pets we adopted from the Humane Society of Pulaski County where I was president at that time. We built our home about 100 yards off Colonel Glenn Road in order to have privacy and security. For 30 years we have maintained, improved and beautified our home and land. At our request in 1975, 2 acres of our land along McHenry Creek bank was designated by the US Dept. of Agriculture as a wildlife habitat management refuge. We have honored that designation since that time and are host to all kinds of song birds, blue herons, hawks and land animals. We are very troubled knowing that the industrialization of the adjoining property will disturb the wildlife with noise, lights, traffic, muddying the creek and destroying the lovely spring. The proposed site is only about 100 ft. from the refuge area of our yard. We are also in danger of floodwaters created by the electric sub- station being just upstream moving and modifying the land and creek. Over the past 30 years my wife and I have invested all of our extra funds in our house, yard and garden, a small barn and tractor, and a lovely vineyard of muscadines. I am active in the Master Gardner program with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Ex- tension Service and benefit healthwise from my outside work in the yard and garden. Never in our wildest dreams did we consider that anyone or anything could threaten to lower our standard of living and devalue our property. It has always been a great comfort in our life to know we could sell our property in our later years for enough to live in a retirement center or retirement home without having to ask for financial assist- ance. Now I'm 78 years old and my wife is 72 and we stand the chance of having much of the value of our property wiped out by the construction of a huge unsightly electric substation plant at our side yard view. Who would want this? Our home was designed to take advantage of the south view overlooking McHenry Creek which has for 30 years been a great source of pride to us. If this proposal by Entergy comes to pass it will make us ashamed and sad for anyone to see. Entergy has the option of locations which are in already developed areas along main roads with easy access. Building on the proposed site will destroy an environmentally beautiful area. Approximately 8 families live in the neighborhood within 200 yards or less of the site and they will all be harmed in various ways mainly being financially. Our research seems to indicate this would be an unprecedented site for such a gigantic obtrusive undesirable plant which, while being squeezed onto a 3.28 acre site in the 100 year floodplain, could destroy the entire 7 acres of land adjoining our property. We appreciate your sincere consideration of this matter. Thank you. Howard G. and Sue Ann Stephens 14075 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 501-225-3128 L 1 �' ` i � ~�,• � _- • a .'r • :I � - ,I .. t$. 111 •�• _��`-=� -� s - 55.1.. .-_ ''.._ `'� ��?'(r� _ -_-_ - ;�/ �, ` 00 39 Al ,a - � �,,J��� ��, _ -'-O -:�, .� - _ :-� :; __ �• ,tea ;• 44 IP 95 � _��.J''Il4 _ � - Jti"'T` • `�'. ,� - _ � _ 111 j � �t __ �.V1 'f � ..'. ....-• ` � .,`.11 •- 1 -ter: =mss _ a \.- 20 Qp LSOJ .00 ♦1 � - �� � � ��`•�� -'I' _� � _ 1; 1 �� Hyl. �• _ - h 9�.�-- �' _ r /� [� ��((JjmOD 'Ili. y •`p•- it/uQ I' p\ _ 'fib- •, r � � � L-: �.. �! [1 qtr -•r • '. V rlt �.•' n .i�� II !� C �, • F^•` jy /� •;� �, la/ in •U . , it _ - � • Q ! 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Buford GWAM of Ram- ,wn Jurors F WoW Judge Smith polled lbe ryrara 'individually after the verdict was :read All jurors said they speed 'With the verdict. but one rertlale J jar,* told the judgE; " Ya, het 1 ! had to compromise.' tel I The jury had uised aftEr about fair hours_ and told Jadp SmrtA drat rbey had difficulty or - m ing at a verdict WE, the IfI- +lrvctrona they tad beat given_ This doelsion baa to be dude by srxne Judge Smith said as be laid the joy to delIDersti ' f-ber The jury returned with the ae■nirrraew verdict law' than art hour later The jury was out from 11 15 am until I Ot p m Mrs Rall waw charged with first-degree murder, which means that the Mine was premeditated Siron dgvm murder is not pre- ltiwditatad Receive Maxginurn IAi the Posy dldlaaraUd. Judi 'Jmltk 100111 el d R'op11 ifarrt■ S'. well kfar! 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Mark Rama, Ii. had j "Iered no coateet plea■ the ser 1 Mllrtllan Raine was Toone ay a me years for lir ire and 15 years lar 1lkagal use of firearm Hi alrawy- Doug Wll. ion Of FayaHawille, told the cef rt 1W wh1w11rn Horne deed al e wMM1 Royal Yarns did jdkAE&rVV Ihe artaaI A111lug .Au war■ memb.n or the f Awrrh of rood in r'hrat T%rovp g Irl• Holy Sprr•It Ina a rriiswo Is" IneaOd by the late rAith I a S ing -raw ra the Corr. 1, Regal R■r. rd .Cod th. mrilA.r of MInMm '; Herrn Ter girmp wan foeildld In ti —me and later ma"A to Pw' raw ♦rlatwea wrere Ae1Mrrin.e .aid IAN wban ib" 44 that brsr.A W rMM e a qe torts 4'Veregr.rtt ! �Nrw int .we hod bw a Awl l �1 liver■ and 424 "Ifored lw� faN Tbrrrrle - 11We•M,pr ewer nes Ora her 1W �' ba. 0 yrw..owy renal wwwral of y 7f -w,. amara - >• wdw.■ay k■ .rrarel■e ]be twit+ 1,retailyr who l/'gyp gr W-4 ,n ra• 1oywr sant rlryKti �■rs� 9rar! alarm. M+ peepers ! d M glob, fro r.Nrwyt a Iqw raa/Ni rSwrber M 1 � hM 4NM UW Eba verge of "a LOW •'Mrtaw fb j Ig►Ww Corea n "Pat a" a gray w..aNtwN r Ari rkMf +waFa ",Irma and gay w�`w `� �M► I � �� fou thio elagkwr Bar • 'Cow araw�Irw rwy r up Ay l •W wN , r'vva yearn I oil Kises To 8 Pulaski County By MARK OSWALD Of Ike Goselle Staff The body of a 5 -year-old boy was found Thursday mprnsng near Rock Creels In swtNlbe.t Lithe Rock, bringing the numb'r of confirmed Pulaski County deaths from Wednesday's Ih.,& to eight, and city officials later set 111 million as a "vrry prelim Inary' esttritme' of the property damage front [be disaster The offielals said the damages could easily rase to $22 mitrion or more before official evaluations are romplele. Two persons drowned m Sahne County. pulling the rtrdrd thunderstorms death toll at 10 Police and fire Department crews were: tq ro�t,nye sea"lug Thursday night and today for ntne ptssoaa dill reported missing. Po- . lzcr Chief Waller R. ISontlyl Slydpson mid rhghSrrn were in• Nuded in the number of those Who haven't been hwaled, but he said he was certain that many of the missing would "turn up" 5ik Remains In thr worst bit area, wtk*e Rory creek rampaged acrass hanks Road. Ihrough Hoyle Park and amass Asber Avenue. prep• .rF erty Owners sifted through ibe it. a4ll hr.. err r. •r.o r.iarr• mains of fgeir damaged and Thursday afternoon. desir" stores; and ofht'a. In feat �sout f Uttre Rork, Structure's in Floodplain a hrist�sexpr clewed IrffR fSiding: as the swop len creek lh t da Water -damaged goods piled outside Kmart store Assist s a mun led Jho western part of the city Wednes- e day pored outward m route to Nature's Devastation "` �'�` The damage assrsainerrt. which was made by 10 crews in only s about 4 h hours Thgryyty and did By BOB STOVER through low-lying developed, city's protective rodeo division,I not mrlude much �a77 the latest 1 r Of tee t etee Stall +arras dtlrmlmam said 'There were a tot of rhanceal damage in eastern Little Rock. aD" Nature was lbs mem rv3j>,II It was only four years ago that f taken 1 was a preliminary step toward Wednesday when heavy rains 7Sltlf ll ur�5r`r'drveTil Aso p bhtatmng lederal'Ylsasla aid (err I ` * u ed i devote morel had oc- IloOdad beadt'eds of hrrnrles aId^ap1[ierrt�n- ths-IOfryr gar- R5bii rurred m southwest l.itlle Hrrr< ip rete boublow l a1 lJltfe Rack. but Iwo P1rin, whra ciNen arross lbs. t11lfly_pl■rf+- that didn't have, A WHO-114Mk4 by m.n ronlnb rountry were forced to ady Nstory_pf flood problems, he said l Flood Reporfs algataanad elaif W tie devastattan Iloodplain reslridioro to quaff y T1rc have now 4eeri ere etre Yayrx ". 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Page 1 of 2 From: Jerr\ F os.ne, I l c» •+rva c, n P__� y C.h a tS,;- Date: 11/25/05 08:37:31 I J To: Sue Ann & IJox\ard Stephen-, Subject: Sue Ann and Howard 11/25/05 Sue Ann and Howard, It was good to hear from you the other day. As I mentioned, I am happy to provide you any information that I can about the #iooding in the area where I lived with Uncle Louie and Aunt Beede (Louis and Velera Fleschner). As you may remember, I came to live with them on Lawson Road in the summer of 1964. The address was 1100 Lawson Road at that time. However, I believe that the address was changed later. The 1100 part meant that the home was 11 miles from the State Capitol. I lived with them until I graduated from high school in 67 and went off to college. However, I still called this home until I was married in 73. I continued to visit them and call them family until each passed away. They were my family and I was very appreciative of the fact that they took me in after my mother's death. I know of three major floods in the area. I am certain that there were_many over the Years, but these are the only ones that I have recollection of directly, either through my uncle's "story telling," for he was a great historian, or through my personal experience. I can also recall my uncle's worry and constant vigilance during my years with them - during the fall and spring rains. He was constantly on alert during these times because of his past experiences with McHe Creep and the small creek behind the house. As I recall, this creek was called Coleman or Colburn Creek. It was mostly a dry water stream — only flowing after a rain. The first flood that I am aware of was through Uncle Louie's experience. The flood took place in the late 40's or early 50's. He told of hearing a thunderous roar in the middle of the night only to get out of their home in time to see a wall of water travel down McHenry Creek like a steam roller. He told of going down to the Mowery's after the water passed to check on them. When he arrived at their place he found that the area had been flooded even to the point that the chickens in the Chicken House had drowned. He told of he and Aunt Beede helping the Mowery's until early morning light cleaning and processing all of these chickens to keep them from going to waste. _The second flood that I am aware of hapyened to me pero� -ally. I do not recall the year, but I was in high school by this time. I recall a heavy rain for several days it seems. When the school bus pulled up to let me off at the house the creeks were completely out of their banks. At this time the water from McHenry Creek was just under the bridge touching the steel support beams. I waded through water in the driveway that was approx. 4 feet deep. The water was flowing fast throuthe field beside the and 11/25/2005 Page 2 of 2 into "McHqM Creek which was also swollen out of its banks. The water was up to our home, but not in it. I remember seeing water all over the fields and covering that whole area. The third time that I remember flooding I was married and living away from the area. When we talked you advised that it was in 78. This is very likely. Anyway, I was informed about the impact of the flood on Uncle Louie after the fact. Actually, I had called to find out how he was fairing because of the rains and flooding in other areas around the city. This was on the news. I discovered that he had been taken from his home in boat due to the hi flood waters which were fast movie and very dangerous. It P _........_.. . . was at this time that the water got into the home which was about 4 feet off of the mound at the closest int to MLHeng Creek. The water also completely flooded his car rendering it unusable. Even after considerable work on the vehicle it never ran properly again after that. One added note. 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The Public Hearing was kept open because sufficient questions were raised and have not been answered regarding safety (increased emf exposure, danger of fire and explosion), noise (increased noise emitting from transformers, cooling fans, etc.), potential of expansion plans and loss of property value. NYC firefighter and batallian commander, and Stony Point resident, Kevin /O'Keefe raised several important questions to both the Planning Board on V Monday and the Zoning Board last Tuesday ni ht regarding the absence of a firefighting plan and whether the Stony Point fire department has the 1_ Manpower 2. Equipment 3. Materials to fight an electrical substation fire. TV and newspaper reports were shown as examples from recent substation firgs in Yonkers, NY and Elizabeth, NJ to demonstrate the tremendous difficulty_ `6at_ t. The Yonkexs Fite Department, a full time professional fire department, needed mutal aid manpower, equipment and foam_ from New York City in order to battle the blazes that raged for alm2s& hours before the fire was brought undgz contz I. Both the Yonkers, NY and Elizabeth, _NJ were only two of the most recent fires that originated from electrical substations that were located in an industrial, not a residential area. O&R's Garnerville electical substation exploded in 1993 causing largle ____pieces of the substation to pierce nearby homes and land in nearby swimming. pools. Luckily no one was injured because the explosion occurred at 5am when no one was outside. Until these and other safety and environmental questions were raised by members of the Stony Point Action Committeee for the Environment (SPACE), OAR did not even consider preparing a fire protection plan for the proposed substation. As a result of the questions that were raised, OAR and the Stony Point Planning Board has now asked the Stony Point Fire Department to develop a plan or determine if such a plan is even workable. Residents from neaby Old Tappan, NJ also testified and presented evidence that when OAR built the substation near their homes,_they lied about the amount of noise and disruption it would create in their lives. The steady "•� hummm sound keeps them awake at night, has had effects on their health and has devalued their homes, making it very difficult to enjoy their home or sell their Property- While SPACE recognize the need for for D&R to provide electrical service to Stony Point, we have strongly opposed the placement of an electrical substation in a residential area for the past five years because s not,. ca ait 1 ith Ston Point Zoning and OAR has stated that they cannot guarentee the safety of its operation or protection of nearby residents._ The Public Hearing was kept open pending the receipt of the proposed firefighting plan from 06R and the Stony Point Fire Department. For more information, contact: Page1 of 7. 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Y r.� "Ti'• ;�: •• . � 7iAV H /T 1 o': Design, Construction, F Safe and Reliable ronmental Acceptance oy most elec- _—....ty companies and the requirement to keep pace with the demands for additional distribution facilities. Approvals for new substations on an ex- isting site can be subjected to extensive envi- ronmental review. In various parts of the country, a variety of permits are required by the governing bodies before construction of a substation may begin. Concerns are being voiced by local municipalities and state and federal agencies in areas not considered nec- essary heretofore in the permitting process. In some instances, utilities are finding that land acquired for substations years in advance of construction is deemed impossible to build on under present requirements without undue hardship. For community acceptance, environmental considerations must be satisfactorily ad- dressed in the design, construction, and opera- tion of new substations. Areas necessary for review in an effort to gain community accep- tance include (1) Noise (2) Site preparation (3) Aesthetics (4) Fire protection (5) Potable water and sewage (6) Hazardous materials (7) Electric and magnetic fields (8) Safety and security This guide -has been divided into three major sections. The goal of this document is to provide guidance to project engineers for ac- ceptable environmental practices to (1) design, (2) construct, and (3) operate safe and reliable substations for environmental acceptance. 1.2 Scope. This guide documents significant environmental items to be considered during the design phase, the construction period, and the operation of safe and reliable substations for community acceptance. On-site genera- tion and telecommunication facilities are not considered. 2. Definitions Definitions of terms pertinent to the subject matter are listed here. Definitions as given herein apply specifically to the application of this guide. For additional definitions, see IEEE Standard 100-1988, IEEE Standard Dic- tionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms (ANSI). A -weighted sound level. The representation of the sound pressure level that has as much as 20 to 40 dB of the sound below 100 Hz and a sim- ilar amount above 10 000 Hz filtered out. This level best approximates the response of the average young ear when listening to most ordinary, ever d_ � ! sounds. Generally re- ported as dBA. commercial zoning. Includes offices, shop- ping, hotels, motels, service establishments, or other retail/commercial facilities as defined by local ordinances. hazardous material. Any material that has been so designated by governmental agencies or adversely impacts human health or the environment. industrial zoning. Includes manufacturing plants where fabrication or original manu- facturing is done as defined by local ordi- nances. 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Since IEEE Standards represent a consensus of all con- cerned interests, it is important to ensure that any interpretation has also received the concurrence of a balance of interests. For this reason IEEE and the members of its technical committees are not able to provide an instant response to interpretation requests except in those cases where the matter has previously received formal consideration. Comments on standards and requests for interpretations should be addressed to: Secretary, IEEE Standards Board 445 Hoes Lane P.O. Box 1331 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 USA IEEE Standards documents are adopted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers without regard to whether their adoption may involve patents on articles, materials, or processes. Such adop- tion does not assume any liability to any patent owner, nor does it assume any obligation whatever to parties adopting the standards documents. noise. Undesirable sound emissions or un- desirable electromagnetic signals/emissions. residential zoning. Includes single-family and multi -family residential units, as de- fined by local ordinance. wetlands. Any land that has been so desig- nated by governmental agencies. Character- istically, such land contains vegetation associated with saturated types of soil. 3. References [1) ANSI C2-1990, National Electrical Safety Code.' [2) IEEE Std 80-1986, IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding (ANSD.z [3)IEEE Std 605-1987, IEEE Guide for Design of Substation Rigid Bus Structures (ANSI). [4) IEEE Std 979-1984 (R 1988), IEEE Guide for Substation Fire Protection (ANSI). [5) IEEE Std 980-1987, IEEE Guide for Containment and Control of Oil Spills in Substations (ANSI). [6) IEEE Std 1119-1988, IEEE Guide for Fence Safety Clearances in Electric -Supply Stations (ANSI). [7) 40 -CFR -Part 260, US Environmental Pro- tection Agency Hazardous Material Rules 3 4. Design 4.1 Noise 4.1.1 Types of Noise 'The National Electrical Safety Code can be obtained from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855.1331. 21EEE publications can be obtained from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331. 3Federal regulations can be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 N. Capitol Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20401. rk C �} IEEE Std 1127.1990 tV " vim, r 4.1.1.1 Audible. The most noticeable noise - a generated by normal substation qpgratio s j 1j4 Tiats__Af_g4ntinuo.usly - radiated__audihtk, !-' discrete. tones. Noise of this type is generated-� primarily by power transformers. Regulating__ t �� transformers and reactors howe.ver,_ could,' al.s�bs s zee _Jhi&_,jooise is the type most . likely to be-__su..bject. to goYernmerital regulation^ Another source of audible noise in_, substations,..particularly EHV substations, is, corona. - 4.1.1.2 Radio Frequency (rt). In additions to audible noise, another type of continuously radiated noise that can be generated during normal operation is rf noise. These emissions can be broadband and can cause interference to radio and television si nal rete tion on properties adjacent to the substation siW. RF5 {� noise is generally a product of unintended gap sparing, but can also be produced by corona. ` c� 4.1.1.3 Impulse. While continuously radiated noise is generally the most noticeable C�( to substation nei hbors si ificant values of impulse noise can also accom an normal o ep rat -ion Switc� hin�_o�eratians - will _cause both audible and rf_noise to be generated with �5 the magnitude_ of noise -_varying with yaltaae. load, and operation speed_ Circuit breakers also cau a au ililg -noise _Wring _aperatiQD sir blast is the technology that causes the highest noise values. 4.1.2 Noise Abatement 4.1.2.1 Design Limits. Audible noise, } particularly continuously radiated discrete l` tones, is the type of noise most likely to be subject to governmental regulation. Such regulations may require that sound emissions from a substation be within a specified�J tolerance from the surrounding ambient, or they may require absolute limits on emissions, usually varying the limits with the zoning of the adjacent properties. Typical ' design limits at the property in use within the R [J industry today are as follows:1 7 Surrounding Zone dBA Limit5�' Industrial <75 Commercial <65 Residential <55 For instances in which governmental reg- ulations address the change in noise level ]EEE ad 1]27-7986 MEEE GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF from surrounding ambient, these regulations usually limit an increase to <10 dBA In rml areas, however,.e% lv ightAbz Le ambient sound levels of 30 dBA or less are typical..Sourid Foye a w low. 55 dBA xray have to be considered in the design to lessen_ _ tom___ _pla_laint_s. In addition, some regulations limit "prominent discrete tones" and should be addressed. 4.1.2.2 Reduced Transformer Sound Levels. Since power transformers are the. primary aQ usl radiated...dis trete tones in a substation careful apintion-to. the -design of the transformers_ can have a sig_: nificarnt effect on controlling_wise_gmissiuna- _efth kvintation_property_line. The trans- formers can be specified with noise emissions below standard quoted levels, with values as much as 10 dBA below those levels being typical. In severmly - . strictive cases ran$ formers can be s ecified with noise emissions 20 dBA less than standard g7up .levels. Alsv� the inclusion in the transformer specification of a dollar value for no-load losses in the bid evaluation encourages transformer msnu-.. facturers to design more efficient units.. Low - lose transformers are generally quieter than_ standard designs. 4.1.2.3 Low-Imapulse Noise Equipment. Outdoor -type switchiDst equipment is the cause of moat impulse noise. Specification of switchgear construction and the use of vacuum or SF6 circuit breakers where possible are the most effective means of controlling impulse emissions. The use of circuit switcbers for transformerand Zine switching can also pro__ vide significant imidlse ern over standard standard air break switches. 4.1A iiidio Frequenc(rf) Noise and Corona.Induced Audible Noise Control. Con- tinuously radiated rf noise and corona - induced audible noise can be controlled b ry the - use of corona -free hardware and shielding for high-voltage conductors and attention to con- ductor shapes to avoid sharp corners. Angle and bar conductors can be used successfully up to 138 kV without objectionable corona if bolts are kept as short as possible. Tubular shapes are required above this voltage. Above 138 W, pronounced edges, extended bolts, and abrupt ends on the conductors can cause significant rf noise to be radiated. The „ diameter of the conductor also has an effect on the generation of corona, particularly in wet we..aLtber when water droplets disturb the smooth auifaee of cyndueuctors. See IEEE Std - 605-1987 MI. 4.1.2.6 Equipment Placement. The effect of noise sources on the surroundings can be mitigated by carefully siting the noise sources within the confines of the substation property. In addition, making provisions for the installation of mobile transformers, engine generators, etc., near the center ofthe ruer i rather than at tie magas, __' assn tb�e�f on the neighbors. 4. Larger Yard Area or Alternative. �Si�enoiseintensity varies i_nyersily mwith _ t to ''tanoeie ost effective tool ror _ P� controlling, noise of all types is a larr_parrel --.� of real estafe ori w kith to locate the substatim,^- If adequate space to Wssipate a noise energy before reaching the property line is not avail- able, structural elements might be required. These can consist of screens, walls, noise- absorbing panels, or deflectors. In addition, earthen berms or below -grade installation may be effective. It may be possible to deflect audible noises, especiallythe continuous) radiated tones most noticeable tothe puhlic to areas not expected to be �ra`u% es me. Sound - absorbing walla or screening elements are usually- masonry or some other structural assembly. It should be noted that foliage, which provides significant aesthetic benefit to the substation site, is not particularly effective for noise reduction purposes. 42 Site Preparation 4.2.1 Grade. The selection of a design ele- vation for a substation yard should include consideration of environmental factors in ad- dition to construction and cost factors. A lower elevation in relation to surrounding terrain and vegetation may improve concealment. This, however, can significantly increase . construction impacts i£.the watertable is high, _ if there is a ledge to be excavated and removed, or if there is a flooding potentagi et the lower __ elevation. The slope of s substation yard diould be designed to lessen erosion and sedimentation potentials and should regard oil -spill containment in the more imperme- able soils. A sloped yard or swale will also lessen the extent to which side -sloped or retaining walls are required to connect yard grade to the exterior ground. SAFE AND RELIABLE SUBSTATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTANCE 4.2.2 Sediment Control. Sedimentation po- tential is more likely to exist on sites consist- ing of fine sand or silty soil, and sites that have side slopes. A layer of medium to coarse sand beneath a stone surface can minimize this potential within a substation yard area that is long and steeply sloped. For exterior side slopes, the erosion potential increases with both the length and the steepness of the slope. Because slope length decreases as the steepness increases, a common solution for overall economy and minimal environmen- tal impact is to provide the steepest struc- turally -stable slope, thus minimizing slope length. This is especially the case where exist- ing tree screening is important. Secondary measures to curb slope erosion include the in- stallation of top -slope diversion channels and intermediate benches cut into the slopes. Both of these measures require additional cleared space. Another solution which does not take space is the placement of a layer of medium to coarse sand over the finer materials and be- neath the top soil. The disadvantage to this solution is it may deprive the vegetative cover of needed moisture. Many states have published erosion and sedimentation -control guidelines that should be referenced in substation design. 4.2.3 Oil -Spill Containment and Control. IEEE Std 980-1987 [51 provides design guidance for the detection, containment, and control of non -PCB insulating -oil spills in substations. Plans for spill protection, containment, and control are required in the United States for some substation facilities near to navigable waters. If designs for oil -spill containment and/or diversion are required or desirable, see IEEE Std 980-1987 [5]. 4.2.4 Access Roads. For environmental compatibility, access roads should be designed to be unobtrusive. Width, for example, can be limited to one lane except for turnouts at intervals from 200 to 400 ft, and widened to two lanes at vertical and horizontal curves with short sight distances. Where tree screening is available, horizontal curves should be pro- vided so as not to open a view of the substation from the street. A satisfactory surfacing material is a well graded, thoroughly washed, crushed stone without fine material subject to dusting. Roads can be hard paved if IEEE Std 1127-1990 (1) matching the appearance of neigh- boring entryways is important (2) required by local ordinance (3) on a steep grade subject to erosion 4.2.5 Storm -Water Management. Where rapid scour by storm -water flow entering or leaving a substation yard is not a problem, sedimentation control features of substation design will be adequate by themselves. Where this is a potential problem, site design should, to the extent possible, minimize changes to the storm water entering and leaving the site. In either case, storm -water management must conform to governmental agency require- ments. 425.1 Upstream Considerations. Most, if not all, communities throughout the United States have flood maps prepared under the auspices of the Federal Emergency Manag� ment Agency. These maps indicate strea floodways where construction is strongly �scaur�ed, and floo wa rin es were construction is 1im:te and sub'ect to the apgrov Q r P, g�VErnlLlg eiia t e, substation site is outside of these floodway zones, the most frequent source of concern is 1 when the site includes the stream control for a wetland that must be maintained. Lowering or 1 pd 1S raising the elevation of this control affects the level in the Sij3ge thg uositiQu_ water wetland. of the control may, in the future, 22a with the J ` quantity of flow, the control must be located . and its position RreserveA, throughout the entire range of stream flows. A substation yard should nQt_be..ituut&d where control - would be affected. However, the access road may sometimes be permitted to remain in the general area of the control if it is situated exactly at existing grade, and any stream crossing is made with a bridge. For wetland preservation, such a bridge and its abutments need be outside of the watercourse during normal flows but not necessarily outside of the streams floodway. This same bridge concept can be used to help preserve existing con- ditions downstream. 42.62 Downstream Considerations. It is , n often necessary to select those aspects of�- drainage changes least likely to adversely affect critical downstream activities and hold design to changes to a minimum at the point of these activities, even at the expense of greater changes for less sensitive areas. The �p �' } 9 DQE W1127-1990 IEEE GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF most common problem is the acceleration of runoff due to pipe flow channelization, elim- ination of natural hills by smooth grading, and hard paving. Corrective flow -retarding measures include providing rough channel bottoms, usually in the form of large angular rocks, lengthening channels and thereby de- creasing slopes, and detention basins. Exces- sive detention will rarely cause a downstream problem except in extremely and areas where evaporation is significant. 4.2.5.3 General Design Considerations. Where space permits, open ditch storm -water systems are generally preferable to pipe sys- tems. Open ditch storm -water systems are less costly, minimize blockage problems, and usually provide better retardation of runoff. The possibffity of oil spills should be consid - ered in storm -water system_ dess. The co - sequences of not having_ adequate _storm dram name within a working area are usually-, limited to tem ra shallgw fl odi g-ndice_, hazarda—BAth_Rf these consequences can be mitigated by applying additional crushed stone to problem areas. 4.2.6 Wetlands. The design of an new substation should protect wetTand soils from sedimentation runoff, oil spills, and changes in storm water discharge flows. Mapping wetland boundaries and designing a facility that will minimize construction activities within designated wetlands should be a prior- ity. Some government agencies may prohibit any disturbance to a designated wetland area. If no alternative exists to utilizing wetland soil, design consideration should be given to preserving and improving surrounding wet- lands as a compromise for community ac- ceptance. To facilitate community review of a substa- tion project that borders or utilizes wetlands, a site -development plan is desirable. Such a plan for the site and its immediate surround- ings should include (1) Land -use description (2) Grades and contours (3) Location of any wetland boundaries and stream -channel encroachment lines (4) Indication of flood -prone areas 4 _ The plan should describe how site prepara- tion will modify or otherwise impact these —1 areas and what permanent control measures will be employed. 43 Aesthetics 4.3.1 Site Rendering. Because a substation can be difficult for a community to envision from plan drawings alone, 'a site rendering can be useful. A rendering is an artist's drawing, painting, or photographic retouch- ing, preferably in color, as accurate and re- alistic as possible. Such renderings enable a proposed substation to be visualized from common vantage points within the context of its surroundings. The need for and effect of various design measures to improve substa- tion aesthetics are more readily seen from a site rendering. Projection techniques, com- puter simulations, or scale models are alter- natives to site renderings which may also be useful. 4.3.2 Landscaping. Where buffer space ex- ists on site to provide vegetative concealment of a substation, landscaping, especially as a supplement to natural vegetative screening, is a very effective aesthetic treatment. On a site with little natural screening, plantings can be used in concert with architectural features to complement and soften the visual effect. Shrubs, hedges, and other small plantings are useful for low coverage, fill-in, and ac- cent. These should be employed informally and with variety. Low -ground cover and grasses are effective on berms and in ditches. Coniferous trees give excellent coverage and color, and can be used in clusters, in hedges, or spaced apart. Size should be sufficient for the screening purpose but not so large as to endanger overhead lines. All plantings should be locally -available and compatible types, and should require min- imum maintenance. Their location near walls and fences should not compromise sub- station -grounding or security against trespass by people or animals. 4.3.3 Fences and Walls. ANSI Std C2-1990 [1) requires that fences, screens, partitions, or walls be employed to keep unauthorized per- sons away from substation equipment. 4.3.3.1 Chain -Link Fences. This type of fence is the least vulnerable to graffiti and is generally the lowest -cost option. Chain-link fences can be painted with dark colors to minimize their visibility, or they can be ob- tained with vinyl cladding. They can also be 10 SAFE AND RELIABLE SUBSTATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTANCE installed with wooden slats or colored plastic strips woven into the fence fabric. Grounding and maintenance considerations should be reviewed before selecting such options. 4.3.3.2 Wood Fences. This type of fence should be constructed using pressure -treated wood, naturally finished or stained for dura- bility of appearance. A wood fence can be vi- sually overpowering in some settings. 4.3.3.3 Walls. Although metal panel and concrete block masonry walls cost considerably more than chain-link and wood fences, they deserve consideration where natural and landscaped screening do not yield a sufficient aesthetic treatment. Each of these options is available in a range of types, shapes, and colors, and can be used in combination for an attractive architectural appearance. Brick and precast concrete could also be used in solid walls, but these materials could be far more expensive. These materials should be considered only where necessary for architectural compatibility with neighboring facilities. 4.3.4 Color. When substations are not well screened from community views, coloring should be considered to improve the visual effects. Above the skyline, the function of color is usually limited to eliminating reflective glare from fresh metal surfaces. Because the sun's direction and the brightness of the back- ground sky vary, no one color can soften the appearance of substation structures throughout the complete range of visual effect. A pale blue -gray color for both structures and insu- lators is a good compromise. Below the skyline, color can be used in three aesthetic capacities. Drab coloring, using earth tones and achromatic hues, is a tech- nique that masks the metallic sheen of such objects as chain-link fences and steel struc- tures and reduces visual contrast with the surrounding landscape. Such coloring should have very limited variation in hues, but con- trast by varying paint saturation is often more effective than a monotone coating. Colors and screening can often be used synergistically. A second technique is to use color to direct visual attention to more aesthetically pleasing items, such as decorative walls and enclosures. In this use, some brightness is warranted, but highly saturated or contrasting hues should be avoided. A third technique is to IEEE Std 1127-1990 brightly color equipment and structures for visual impact. 4.3.5 Lighting. When attractive landscap- ing, decorative fences, enclosures, and colors have been applied to enhance the appearance of a highly visible substation, it may also be appropriate to use lighting to highlight some of these features at night.- Lighting of such exterior features may be accomplished with ornamental lighting, garden lighting, flood- lights, or architectural lighting. Generally, such lighting is more appropriate for larger substations in commercial -industrial areas. In a residential area, lighting that is different than the lighting applied on nei hbarin res- _ idential properties or that unnecessarily focuses attention on a substation is more likely to be unwelcome.. Although all-night lighting can enhance substation security and access at night, it should be applied with due concern for nearby residences. 4.3.6 Structures. The importance of aesthetic structure design increases for structures that extend into skyline views, the skyline border typically ranging from 20 to 35 ft above ground. For low profile bus designs, structure - aesthetic considerations are reduced. Trans- mission -line termination structures are usu- ally the tallest and most massive substation structures. Unless underground cable lines are installed, the size of such structures is dif- ficult to reduce. For additional cost, the most efficient struc- ture design can be modified to improve its appearance. Design ideas and concepts that may be used for improved structure appear- ance include (1) Tubular construction (2) No climbing devices visible in profile (3) No splices in the skyline zone (4) Limiting member aspect ratios for slimmer appearance (5) No use of pipe -flange type splices (6) No gusset plates with right angle corners visible in profile (7) Tapering ends of cantilevers (8) Making truss panel lengths equal (9) Making truss diagonals with an approximate 60° angle to chords (10) Replacing full height diagonal braces with short knee braces or moment - resistant connections (11) Using lap splice plates only on the insides of H -section flanges. 11 TREE Std 1127-1990 IEEE GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF 4.3.7 Enclosures. Total enclosure of a sub- station, within a building that may serve other non-utility needs, is an option in urban set- tings where supply and feeder lines employ underground cables. Enclosure by tall walls (see 4.3.3), however, is preferred where en- closure -type concealment is necessary for community acceptance. A less costly design alternative, in non- urban locales that are served by overhead power lines, is to take advantage of equipment enclosures to modify visual impacts. Relay and control equipment, station batteries, and indoor power switchgear all require enclo- sures. These enclosures can be aesthetically designed and strategically located to supple- ment landscape concealment of other substa- tion equipment. The exterior appearance of these enclosures can also be designed (size, color, materials, shape) to match neighboring homes or buildings where so desired. Industrial -type, pre-engineered metal en- closures are a versatile and economic choice for substation equipment enclosures. Concrete block construction is also a common choice for which special shaped and colored blocks may be selected to achieve a desired architectural effect. Brick, architectural metal panels, and pre -cast concrete can also be used. Substation equipment enclosures usually are not exempt from local building codes. Community acceptance, therefore, requires enclosure design, approval, and inspection in accordance with local regulation. 4.3.8 Bus Designs. Substations can be constructed partly or entirely within above- ground or below -ground enclosures. However, cost is high and complexity is increased by fire -protection and heat -removal needs. Bus design is not a community aesthetic concern for such facilities, so this section is limited to exposed above -ground substations. 4.3.8.1 Outdoor Bus. Conventional sub- station bus design employs air insulation. The bus and associated substation equipment are exposed and directly visible. At distribu- tion voltages the bus may be enclosed within a metal -clad switchgear housing. An outdoor bus may also be multi -tiered or spread out at one lower level. Steel structures and insula- tors support such bus and power line termina- tions. Space permitting, a low -profile bus layout is generally best for aesthetics and is the easiest to conceal with landscaping, walls, and enclosures. Overhead transmission line terminating structures are taller and more difficult to conceal in such a layout. In dry climates, a low -profile bus can be achieved by excavating the earth area, within which out- door bus facilities are then located, for an even lower profile. 4.3.82 Gas -Insulated Substations (GIS). Bus and associated equipment can be housed within pipe -type enclosures using sulfur hexaflouride gas for insulation. Not only can this achieve considerable compaction and reduced site preparation for higher voltages, it can be installed lower to the ground. GIS can be an economically attractive bus design where space is at a premium, especially if a building -type enclosure will be used to house such substation equipment. 4.3.8.3 Cable Bus. Short sections of over- head or underground cables can be used at substations, although this use is normally limited to distribution voltages (e.g., for feeder getaways or transformer -to -switchgear �LJ► connections). At higher voltages, under- ground cable used for other than line -entries or to surmount a specific connection problem C is not a practical aesthetic application.IQ . j rf 4.4 Fire Protection.JILCL-pQkafjaLfu fires exists throughout all stations_ Although not a, common occurrence, substation fires are an important concern due to the potential for long-... �Y _ term outages, personnel injury or eath, ex_ _�,�� Y _ ,' ti• tenstiFrongrt� $mage._sn_d raiduncon- _ r trolled spreading. Refer to IEEE Std 979-19 4 .� [4) for more detailed guidance in the area of substation fire protection. IEEE Std 979-1984SN - identifies, in detail, the accepted substation 0 - fire -protection practices and applicable tl industry standards. 12 4.5 Potable Water and Sewage. limited by the accessibility of the substation, the need for potable water and sewage disposal facilities may exist. Water may be obtained from municipal or cooperative water utilities or from private wells. The quality of water supplied by munic- ipal or cooperative water utilities is beyond the control of the substation owner. The quality of water from private wells, however, can be controlled by location, depth, and treatment. The limits on contaminants in well water should be in compliance with any applicable SAFE AND RELIABLE SUBSTATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTANCE governmental agency regulations before the well water is utilized for substation service. Sewage may be disposed of by municipal utilities, septic systems, or routinely serviced portable toilet facilities. Care should be taken during the design of the substation to elimi- nate the possibility of equipment discharges, such as oil or condensate, from entering the substation's sewer system. Where municipal utilities are used for ei- ther water or sewer service, the requirements of that utility must be met. The utility may consider the substation owner as a developer and apply the same requirements for water or sewer main extensions that would be required of a typical developer before service taps can be made. Septic systems, when utilized, should be designed utilizing currently accepted prac- tices for the location of the substation and should meet all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. In all cases, water and sewer facilities should be designed using good engineering practices and constructed to avoid freezing, and to provide as maintenance -free operation as possible. The design should consider local climate and soil conditions and provide systems that will not affect adjacent land owners or inhabitants. 4.6 Hazardous Material. There are many substances that if found on or under a new substation site would make the site unusable or require excessive amounts of money to "clean up" the site before it would be usable. Some of the substances that currently should be considered are: (1) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (2) Asbestos (3) Lead and other heavy metals (4) Pesticides and herbicides (5) Radioactive materials (6) Petrochemicals This list is not all-inclusive. Any substance that a government agency has determined to be hazardous to human health should be included. Governmental guidelines for the levels of these substances should be utilized to determine if the substance is present in large enough quantities to be considered. It is strongly suggested that soil tests from a prospective substation site, as well as tests of 13 IEEE Std 1127-1990 the materials used in the construction of any existing buildings or structures, be made before developing the site to determine if any substance from the six categories listed above is present in large enough concentration to require removal. The cost of this removal and disposal should be considered before develop- ing the site. If "clean up" is initiated, all ap- plicable governmental guidelines and proce- dures should be utilized. 4.7 Electric and Magnetic Fields. Electric substations produce 60 Hz electric and mag- netic fields. Various factors affect the levels of these fields, including (1) Voltage (2) Current (3) Phase spacing (4) Bus height (5) Phase configurations (6) Distances (7) Phase unbalance Electric fields are easily shielded by other objects, but magnetic fields are not. Analysis of magnetic fields generated by overhead transmission lines is a fairly straightforward task. Since the geometry is simple and somewhat symmetrical, the source can be characterized with a two-dimensional model. Even faced with the challenges of real world unbalanced loads and phase angles, the two dimensional model is sufficiently ac- curate for the design decision-making pro- cess. Characterization of electric and magnetic fields in a substation environment, however, is not as straightforward. Each substation has a unique footprint based on its geometry. This complex variable would overwhelm a two- dimensional model and prove it inadequate for the task. However, electric and magnetic fields attenuate sharply with distance and will often be reduced to a general ambient level at the substation property lines. The exception is where transmission or distribution lines enter the substation. Measurements around similar substations can be a means of roughly char- acterizing what to expect from a new sub- station. Government regulations concerning levels may exist and the substation design must comply. IEEE Std 1127-1990 IEEE GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF 4.8 Safety and Security 4.8.1 Fencing. The primary means of ensuring public safety at substations is by the erection of a suitable barrier, such as a fence. As a minimum, the fence should meet the requirements of ANSI C2-1990 [1]. If a metallic fence is employed, this code specifies a min- imum of 7 ft of metal fabric, or 6 ft of metal fabric plus a 1 -ft extension (measured verti- cally) of barbed wire. IEEE Std 80-1986 [2] should be used to ensure the design of a safe and adequate grounding system. Nonmetallic fences must present equivalent barriers to climbing or other unauthorized entry. A warning sign must be displayed at all entrances indicating potential danger. It is also good practice to place warning signs where overhead lines cross the fence, and at given intervals along long runs of fence. Recommended clearances from substation live parts to the fence are specified in IEEE 1119-1988 [6]. 4.82 Lighting. Yard lighting may be used to enhance security and allow equipment status inspections. A yard -lighting system that pro- vides a minimum ground -level lighting in- tensity of 2 fc around equipment and the con- trol -house area should be adequate for these purposes without disruption to the surrounding community. 4.8.3 Grounding. All metal objects in or exiting from substations should be grounded (generally to a buried metallic grid) to minimize the possibility of the occurrence of unsafe touch or step potentials during fault conditions, and to allow for the adequate return of ground currents. See IEEE Std 80- 1986[2]. 5. Consbnwdon 5.1 Noisg, Noise control is iMportant during. arlas sensitive to this !ype of disturbance_. An evaluation should be made prior to the start of construction to determine noise restrictions that may be imposed at the construction site. Governmental a enc' should be consulted to determine if restrictions apply. Typical areas where noise miti ation, controls mai be required include residential, hospital, convalescent homes, offices, schools, and wildlife sanctuaries. The following is a listing of suggested methods that can be used to reduce noise dur- ing the construction process: (1) Equipment mufflers (2) Barrier walls (3) Blasting mats (4) Sound -absorbent materials (5) Selective and timely use of equipment (6) Modification of noise sources 52 Site Preparation. The site preparation process includes a number of activities that could have potential environmental impacts. The following is a listing of these activities, the problems presented, and the control meth- ods available. 5.2.1 Clearing, Grubbing, Excavation, and Grading. Environmental concerns include the creation of dust, mud, water runoff and erosion, water quality, and sedimentation. The stockpiling of excavated material and the disposal of timber, brush, etc., are additional items that should be considered in relation to environmental impact. The protection of existing wetlands, flood plains, streams, ar: chaeological sites, and protected flora and fauna needs to be addressed during this period. 5.2.2 Site Access Roads. The preparation and usage of site access roads creates envi- ronmental concerns that consist of commer- cial equipment traffic dust mud water runoff erosion water uahi and sedimenta- tion. 5.2.3 Water Drainage. Runoff control is especially important during the construction process. Potential environmental problems include flooding, erosion, sedimentations, and waste and trash carried off site. 5.2.4 Control Methods. The following is a listing of methods that can be utilized to pre- vent or control these types of problems. 52A A Dust and Mud Control 14 (1) Water sprinkling trucks and spray hoses (2) Chemical — nontoxic dust retarders (3) Timely operation — in cases of moving equipment (4) Covered haulers (5) Crushed stone access road (6) Vehicle washing (7) Routine road clean up SAFE AND RELIABLE SUBSTATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACCEPTANCE 52.4.2 Erosion Control (1) Terracing, benching, and serrated slope areas (2) Stone and soil dikes (3) Drainage ditches (4) Diversion structures (5) Vegetation buffers (6) Collection basins (7) Soil stabilization (seeding, netting, vegetation binders, wood chip cover, mulching, sodding, hay or straw mat- ting, shrubbery and creeper planting) (8) Site access roads should follow natural site contours where possible 52A3 Sediment Control (1) Sediment basins and ponds (2) Channeling swales (3) Riprap or lined ditches (4) Vegetation buffers (5) Diked areas for dredging spoil (6) Silt fences and hay bales 5.3 Safety and Security. Safety and security procedures should be implemented at the outset of the construction process to protect the public and prevent unauthorized access to the site. These procedures should be developed in conformance with governmental agencies. The safety and security program should be monitored continuously to ensure that it is functioning properly. The following are suggestions for safety and security at the site: (1) Temporary or permanent fencing (2) Security guards (3) Security monitoring systems (4) Traffic control (5) Warning signs (6) Construction safety procedures (7) Temporary lighting 5.4 Traffic Control. Greater use of various types of construction vehicles and a greater presence and flow of personal vehicles are ex- perienced during the construction period than when the substation is in normal operation. To minimize the impact on the substation neigh- borhood, the following activities should b considered: (1) Police assistance and manual traffic control (2) Traffic signal installations IEEE Std 1127-1490 (3) Reduce traffic at peak hours of com- mercial or community use (4) Coordinate movement with industries, schools, or other activities in the area (5) Move oversized vehicle loads over roadways during minimum traffic pe- riods (6) Provide adequate parking on site 5.5 Site Housekeeping. During construction, debris and refuse will accumulate. Efforts should be made to properly store, remove, and prevent these substances from migrating be- yond the construction site. 5.6 Hazardous Material. The spillage of _ V d_p transformer. anip�_cable-_.insulating oils,_. -Aaints—sol vents_&cids.,__arid other -similar _a=truction-materials can be detrimental to the environment as well as a disturbance to the -neighborhood. Proper care should be taken in tbe�torage_ _as well as the handling of sh materials during construction - Theta area mny substances that if found, on ,. a substation site,must be removed before it can become usable._ Same such substances are PCBs, asbestos, lead and other heavy metals, and radioactive materials. Others would be substances determined by governmental agencies guidelines to be hazardous to human health. Such guidelines provide levels at which these materials must be removed. Re- moval of toxic materials should be taken with care, avoiding spills and adhering to appro- priate guidelines and procedures. A clean-up - -nlaI gbgWd be available in the event of a spill. 5.7 Miscellaneous 5.7.1 Oil Handling. The filling or removal of oil from electrical equipment should be done ».j g Pronpr technjque_a__jn 9rder_ 'minimize s ills a as well as the impact of a spill on the environment. The use ge of storafacilities and ,�]t&d_areas should_be considered. 5.72 Paint Control. When painting, par- ticularly in spraying operations, care should be taken to prevent any droplets from mi- grating beyond the site. This prevention could involve the proper use of protective barriers or e simply the restriction of these activities to periods of minimal wind. 5.73 Holes and Open Ditches ere hole-. or open ditches can be hazardous to the neigh borhood or genera�u. ie,_ coye_rs_ ences,_or- watc men should be utilized. 15 IEEE Std 1127-1990 IEEE GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF 5.7.4 Falling or Wind Blown Objects. Watchmen or covers over sidewalks and ar- eas adjacent to construction sites should be considered when there is danger of falling ob- jects injuring people or doing physical dam- age to the property of others. Objects subject to being blown by the wind should be properly se- cured. 5.7.5 Open Fires. Burning of refuse should be avoided. In many areas this activity is pro- hibited by law. 5.7.6 Sanitation. Portable toilets that are routinely serviced should be provided. 6.Operatiom 6.1 Noise 6.1.1 Transformers and Reactors. Periodic maintenance and inspection of transformers and reactors and their cooling systems should be performed to ensure that all equipment is functioning in accordance with their design. Any loose attachments resulting from vibra- tions could add to ambient noise levels. 6.1.2 Radio Frequency (rf) Noise. Inspec- tions and cleaning of connectors and bus work might be required to ensure continuous corona -free performance of the designed structures. It is also important to maintain good electrical contact in all metallic parts to eliminate gap sparking by ensuring proper contact pressures. 6.1.3 Impulse. Community disturbances from breaker and switch operations can be minimized by proper scheduling of equipment maintenance and testing. 6.1.4 Maintenance Work. Inspection of all attributes of equipment designed to limit noise should be performed periodically. This might involve mufflers commonly found on break- ers and current limiting devices on circuit switchers. 62 Site Housekeeping 6.2.1 Water and Sediment Control. Routine inspection of controls for water flows is im- portant to maintain proper sediment control measures. Inspection should be made for basin failure and for gullies in all slopes. In- spection of all control measures is necessary to be sure that problems are corrected as soon as they develop, and should be made a part of regular substation inspection. 6.2.2 Yard Surface Control. Approved herbi- cides should be used properly and with caution to prevent runoff from damaging surrounding vegetation. If this occurs, the affected area should be covered with stone to retard velocity of water runoff and prevent dust. 6.2.3 Paint. When material surfaces are protected by paint, a regular inspection and re- painting process should be outlined to main- tain a neat and well maintained appearance, and to prevent corrosion damage. 62.4 Landscaping. Landscaping should be maintained to ensure perpetuation of design integrity and intent. Successful accomplish- ment of this goal will be enhanced by (1) Watering (2) Fertilization (3) Approved chemical application (4) Pruning (5) Lawns maintenance (6) Plant replacement as needed 62.5 Storage. In some areas, zoning will not permit storage in substations. The local zon- ing must therefore be reviewed before storing equipment, supplies, etc. The appearance of the substation should be considered so as not to be an eyesore to the surrounding community. 6.3 Safety and Security. All substations should be inspected regularly, following established and written procedures to ensure the safety and security of the station with regard to the public. An inspection report should be com- pleted on each substation. Safe and secure op- eration of the substation requires adequate knowledge and proper use of each company's Accident Prevention Manual. Routine inspections of the substation should typically include the following. (1) Fences (2) Gates (3) Padlocks (4) Signs (5) Lighting systems (6) Grounding systems (7) Fire protection equipment (8) All oil -filled equipment and their con- tainment 16 6.4 Hazardous Material. A spill prevention control and counter-measures plan should be in place for all oil -filled equipment and should meet governmental agency require- ments. January 20, 2006 Mr. Dana Carney, Mgr. Zoning and Subdivisions 723 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Carney, This letter is to inform you that we are adamantly opposed to an electric substation being constructed on Colonel Glenn Road. We feel that it would be detrimental to our quality of life and would certainly decrease the value of our property. We would appreciate you doing whatever you can to keep this from happening. We thank you in advance for your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, Randy and Shea Siler 13020 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 501-312-1566 Page 1 of 2 Carney, Dana From: Sue Ann Stephens [sal4075@pol.bz] Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:08 AM To: Carney, Dana Cc: Sue Ann Stephens Subject: Fw: No Subject - See Attachment ----- Original Message ----- From: CYCLOPSIAM@aol.com To: SA14075@POL.SZ Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: No Subject - See Attachment I can't spell entergy Subj: *Enterg sub station on Col. Road Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:57:44 PM From: CYCLOPSIAM Dana Carney, Mgr. Zoning and Subdivisions 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 I am a licensed commercial and residential real estate broker as well as a licensed residential builder. Howard and Sue Ann Stephens are friends and business associates of mine with whom I have known and done business with for over thirty years. I have been a guest in their home on Col. Glenn Road and am familiar with their property. In my opinion, it would be an injustice and create a severe financial burden on them to place an electrical substation in sight of their property. The property values in the entire area are sure to severely decline as a result. Whether true or not, I personally lost a sale a few years ago near a substation because the couple wanting to buy said that those big wires overhead caused cancer and other health problems. I strongly oppose this type zoning for this location. Thank you for your consideration 3/6/2006 Page 2 of 2 Mike Hedrick DBA as Mike Hedrick Builder Paramount Realty Co. Inc. 2/26/06 3/6/2006 Crystal Fire Protection Commissioners r { Cindy Cones District #24 Gordon Heiges, Chairman David Stearns Howard Stephens P.O. Box 45125 Doug Thacker Little Rock, Arkansas 72214 Gary Boyle, Chief (501) 225-0716 Little Rock Planning Commission, This letter is in reference to the Entergy substation being proposed for the Col. Glenn Rd site. This is an unsolicited response as we have not been contacted by any person or agency associated with either Entergy or the City of Little Rock. We request to be added to the contact and interested party list. Lacking any information about the site and design of this substation Crystal Fire Protection District will err on the side of the residents living in that area and take the position of being against the approval of this site. If and when we see a comprehensive plan of this site including risks the residents would be exposed to if anything were to happen at this site to cause a major incident, we could reevaluate our position. We understand that these sites are relatively safe but we have to plan for the unexpected. Would it not be better to locate this site in an area where there are no residents within any possible hazard zone? Some of the things we would like to see include a disaster response plan from Entergy, a list, including amounts, of the types of firefighting materials that would be required based on the equipment being utilized at the site, and any plans for a containment area for any oils or other liquids that might be released in the event of a major incident, including run off from water and foam applications to extinguish a fire. There is a creek running through this area and also a pond very near. These would have to be protected from run off. Another area of concern is the gas line that runs under some of this area. We would consider this a HAZMAT incident and as such would call in the Pulaski County Hazmat Team to assist. Crystal Fire Protection District wants to work with all the involved parties to reach a safe and equitable solution, but until we have more information about this site and its possible risks, we assume the position of being opposed to this site being built at this location. Sin ly, Gary M Boyle, Chic Crystal Fire Protection District January 4, 2006 7 14 Crystal Fire Protection District #24 4 pfliall ltelp;f P loortmeof f1cmd Stedor".1 V. 0, Box .4 S 125 U111,0 Rock. Ari;msa�,, MH lfokk I 4O 11i -)2 S-07 16 Little. Rock I'llmning, ("OfUrMssi.on, This letter is in r(7.terenec to the Fniergy suhsluilion being proposed lor the CoL Glenn Rd site. This is an wisolicited respon-s-c as we have not heen contactcd by any person or aiguncv associated with either Fntcrgy or the City of l-ittle Rock. We request to be added to the coMaO and interc-4ed, party list, Locking tiny inform ation about the site and design ol'this substation Crystal Fire 11'rotectiori District will err on the site of the residents living, in that area arid take the positimn of being against tile approval of this site, 11'aid when wcsee a comprehensive plan of this site including risks the residefus would tic exposed to A'anything were to happen at this site to caiisea major incident WC COUld MCWdUaLe our position. We undersu-ind that ifiese sites are tcl;jtively safe but we 1�1,lve to plan for the unexpected, Would it I -,lot be k-tter to locate this,iw in an areawhere There arc no residents within any possible ha7ard zone? Some or the things we would like to see include a diso-sterresponse plan I'mm (inter y, a list,, including an"Ounts- of tile types offirefighting materials that would be required b"ed on the equipment being utilized at the site. and any plans for a containment area IOr any otl-i or other liquids that might be rOmsed in dic event ol'a major incident, including run off 1rom water wad tbarn appl icatiow, to extinguish as fire. '"erc is as crock running dare ugh this area and Also a pond very near. These would have it) be prott'xied from run off. Anotlier area of'conecru is the gas line that runs under some of Ili -is carets, We would consider this a I IAZMAT incident and as such would call in the Pulaski Ct)unty I JaztTlat Team It) wLsist. Crystal Fire Protectiott Distriet wan Ls to work with all the involved parties to reach a sole aInd Ctjil'table SOlUdOn. bUL Until we have rnore infrorrnation about this site and its Ix)ssible risks, wk; amume the position ()Fbcin&, oplx)-wd to thl,,; site being built at this location, Sincerely. 6"ary M Boyle, Chief Crystal Fire Protection Oistrict JurtuarN 4. 2006 Mr. Carney, I am writing you concerning your plan to help Entergy purchase a piece of property on Col. Glenn with intentions of building a electrical sub station in my neighborhood. This plan doesn't seem like a safe one. You're talking about building a hazardous commercial facility in the middle of a residential neighborhood with no concern of the residents. The plan of building it 300 feet fr upstream from my home in a flood plane terrorizes me..Entergy's plan is to build the ground up a little to make up for being in the flood plane. But this property in on top of a natural spring, the ground is not stable. This is a residential neighborhood.These sub stations are very dangerous and have exploded many times around over the country, several people were killed in Baxter county a little over a year ago from a sub station explosion. Reports of these explosions confirms debris projected hundreds of feet around the facility. One resident said it sound like WW II, and was glad his children weren't playing in the yard. I have veiwed other sub stations around Little Rock and was shocked by the noise and lights. None of these are built in residential neighborhoods. Engerty has not built a sub station in Little Rock in over 20 years. There are several other places on their high tension lines that would not affect residentual neighborhoods. These sub stations are designed to send power to other regions, not in our county, or even our state. Should Entergy have the right to destroy our neighborhood, our property value and endanger our lives? In my opinion this is a " bad plan " This should not even be considered. Gary Wilson Brown 14220 Lawson Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 Our? —. w), vyl(i _ r �v A 4-Q ["t4 ,c. Iet �gvy,01— Z�L 1 ..�c�. -�-�� --t-�-� �-� �� � +�a�-�. `fin �.u�.�-�,�-o�-Ft�,�e-��-�.• �v [n- env vl�vv�-e a-q 1) [zJ QCQ SYS L lo, #AM 14 0c ej,�"VL December 10, 2005 Mr. Dana Carney City of Little Rock Planning and Zoning 723 W. Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. Carney: My husband and I live at 14031 Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock and we have lived in this house for many years. I hear that Entergy would like to put an electric substation behind our house. My husband and I are both in very fragile health and do not want anything built near us that will injure our health or change our pattern of living or sleeping. We enjoy our yard when we feed like sitting outside we would not want to hear any noise from machines. When we look up at the night sky we only see the stars and moon and do not want any lights of any sort to interfere. This is very scary to us because we have read of explosions and fire at these Substations, most recently one near Mt. Home Arkansas killed 3 men. It would be something else for us worry about. Our granddaughter and her daughter live with us and I do not want anything around us but the quiet neighborhood as it is now. Please do not give me more worries. Sincerely, "and mie McNair 7 /w, LF, NTE DSC i 2005, PT��.. 01/30/06 00:31 FAX 5D1 371 4498 LR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 4 PLtiyVING 110D2 V99 UN XH/X]:1 99:00 1111,L 90/9911D Mr. Wyrick, I un writing you eancerning your plan to help Entergy purchase a piece of property on Col. Glean with intentions of building a electrlcai sub station In zny nWghborhuod. ThIs plan doesn't seem like a safe one. You're talking about building a hazardous o0nimerciel Aoflity in the middle of a residernial neighborhood with no concrrn of the residents. The pled ofbWlding it 300 feat rr upstream from my home in 3 flood plane torrori=s rne..Entergy's plan is to build the ground up a tittle to make up for being in the flood plane. But this property in on top of a na=d sp::ng, the ground is not stable. 'Ibis is a residential nelghboftod,These sub stations are very dangerous and Have exploded many times around over the country, several people were killed in Dexter county a little over a year ago fium a. sub station explosion. Reports of these explosions confirms debris projected hundreds of feet around the facility. Ont resident said it sound like WW II, and was glad his children weren't playing in the yard. I have vaiuvd other sub stations Pround Little Reck and was shocked by the noise and HOES. Nous of these we built in residential neighborhoods. Engerty bas not built a sub station in Little Rock in over 20 yens. 'There are several other places on their .Nigh tension lines that would not affect residential neighborhoods. These sub stations are designed to send power to outer regions, not in our county, or avcn our state. Should Brstergy have the right to destroy our nslgbborhoW, our property value and endanger our lives? In trey opinion this is a " bad plan " This ahouid net even be considered. Gary Wilson Brown 14220 Lawson Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 W � ea: M'd 9L: TT 900E 9Z U12f 0T2Vn9i0S:xpd SN31S,1S Dd14I 1dK Mr. Dana Carney Mgr. Zoning and Subdivisions , 723 W. Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mr. Carney: February 8, 2006 This letter is regarding a request by Entergy for a conditional use permit to build an . electric substation on, Colonel Glenn road just a short distance from our home. My family and I have been at this address for over 30 years. This is one of the prettiest areas in all of Little Rock or maybe even Pulaski County. There is usually never any property for sale within a few miles of us because people move in, make improvements and stay. Many families, like us, stay for 30 years, and some stay their entire lifetime. Please don't consider allowing anyone for any reason to come in and destroy this area. Changes to the landscape are never repaired or put back to its original beauty once man comes in with his machinery and begins to tear it down. I suggest that the Little Rock Planning Commissioners should be able to study the topography and suggest a less intrusive and visible location for the proposed substation. We recognize this as one small area that remains almost untouched. In the Spring and Summertime the leaves on the trees hang out to cool the road along the valley and the sweet smell of honeysuckle permeates the air --day and night. Changing the environment to one with 60 cycle low hum electromagnetic radiation could be in my opinion physically harmful to these families. Please say "NO" to the request by Entergy. There are a lot of places that have already been corrupted and would not even notice another man made monstrosity moving in around them. Sincerely, Kathy &cMurry 13880 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 Phone 501-227-8980 Tammy McLain Tina Williams 14245 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Dear Sir, We are writing concerning the 3.2 acres that Entergy is attempting to purchase on Colonel Glenn Road for the construction of a power sub station. We are absolutely in opposition to this preposterous idea of a power sub station in our back yard as it would ruin everything that we have worked for up to this point in our life. A power sub station does not belong in a neighborhood. Even though we are not large in numbers we are still a neighborhood. I saved for years to be able to financially own land and a home in the country. I wanted to be able to sit on my back deck and enjoy the peacefulness and quietness that living in the country brings. Entergy does not realize what they are asking. From my back deck I see empty pastures. We have watched a mother fox raise her babies, not once but three times. We have watched a mother hawk teach her young to fly. There is a family of deer that runs those pastures. These are the reasons I wanted to live in the country. At night I can sit on my back deck in the pitch black and see the moon and stars. This is my peace of heaven and I am asking you to consider what you will be taking from our neighbors and us. If Entergy is allowed to build this sub station then from my back deck and bay window I will see the big gray monster. My peace and quite will be gone and instead of listening to the birds sing I will here the loud humming of the transformers. Not only would my wild life be gone but also it will destroy the "beauty" and "character" of what we call home. There are so many alternate building sites that Entergy could build a power station. At many of these locations there are no homes within miles. I know there is probably a need for more power stations but why can't the ones that are already in place be updated and improved. Entergy should not be allowed to disrupt a residential area. This sub station would be an eyesore, a health and safety hazard. Homes in the city are not allowed to become an eyesore. When I lived in town I was building a privacy fence and the city code inspector gave me 30 days to move lumber that I had stacked up beside my house "very neat" to the back yard so it could not be seen from the road. I have pictures of every sub station in Little Rock. There is no beauty about these sub stations at all. They belong in a commercial area. If Entergy thinks there might be a need for sub stations in the country then they should be forced to plan ahead and buy property that is not developed with homes, and the property should be posted that it could possibly be a future site for a sub station. No one would buy land to build their dream house if they knew there was a chance of a sub station being in their back yard. I beg you to say no to this proposal. It will destroy the value of my property. The land behind my property is in a flood zone. There is a natural spring that flows beside my property and Entergy stated that they would have to build the land up and put in a mote around the sub station. When they close that spring off then my property will flood. At least once a year the creek runs over into the back of my property washing away the grass and leaves a rock bed of sifes and fines. Please consider the impact that this sub station would have on us all. Our homes are our greatest asset. Please say no to this proposal and let us live, as we have grown accustomed to in this beauty that God has allowed us to enjoy. Respectfully, Tammy McLain Tina Williams Cc: Planning Commission Broad Members Mr. Rector, I am writing you concerning your plan to help Entergy purchase a piece of property on Col. Glenn with intentions of building a electrical sub station in my neighborhood. This plan doesn't seem like a safe one. You're talking about building a hazardous commercial facility in the middle of a residential neighborhood with no concern of the residents. The plan of building it 300 feet fr upstream from my home in a flood plane terrorizes me..Entergy's plan is to build the ground up a little to make up for being in the flood plane. But this property in on top of a natural spring, the ground is not stable. This is a residential neighborhood.These sub stations are very dangerous and have exploded many times around over the country, several people were killed in Baxter county a little over a year ago from a sub station explosion. Reports of these explosions confmns debris projected hundreds of feet around the facility. One resident said it sound like WW II, and was glad his children weren't playing in the yard. I have veiwed other sub stations around Little Rock and was shocked by the noise and lights. None of these are built in residential neighborhoods. Engerty has not built a sub station in Little Rock in over 20 years. There are several other places on their high tension lines that would not affect residentual neighborhoods. These sub stations are designed to send power to other regions, not in our county, or even our state. Should Entergy have the right to destroy our neighborhood, our property value and endanger our lives? In my opinion this is a " bad plan "This should not even be considered. Gary Wilson Brown 14220 Lawson Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210