HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7990 Staff AnalysisMarch 2, 2006
ITEM NO.: 10 FILE NO.: Z-7990
NAME: SOHO Modern Gallery — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 2200 Cantrell Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Capital Properties, Inc./Rebecca Hayley
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a retail
furniture store and interior design studio to locate in
one bay of this existing, 1-3 zoned warehouse
complex.
SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the north side of Cantrell Road; just east of its
intersection with Coolwood.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
Although the property is zoned 1-3, the complex is not a heavy industrial
site. Uses are principally light industrial, wholesaling and the retail uses
which are permitted in the industrial zones. The proposed retail furniture
store and interior design studio will be compatible with uses in the area.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Hillcrest
Neighborhood Association were notified of this request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
A large, shared parking lot extends along the front of this multi -tenant
building. Access to the site is off of Cantrell Road. There is sufficient
parking on the site to accommodate the use.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
March 2, 2006
ITEM NO.: 10 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7990
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water
meter(s) are required.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATH: The site is located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 9, 2006)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted there was no
additional information needed. There was no additional discussion. The
Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A conditional use permit is requested to allow a retail furniture sales business
and interior design studio to locate in one bay of the 1-3 zoned warehouse
complex at 2200 Cantrell Road. The applicant, SOHO Modern Gallery, sells
modern furniture and provides interior design service. The percentage of
business is broken down into 60% retail and 40% interior design. The applicant
will warehouse modern furniture for her design clients. There will also be a
showroom. The building and parking are all existing. The only change will be
the interior remodeling necessary to accommodate SOHO.
Staff is supportive of the requested C.U.P. Although the site is zoned 1-3, it is
not a heavy industrial complex. The uses in the complex are light industrial,
warehousing and the allowable retail in industrial. This use is not listed as a
specifically permitted retail use in 1-3, thus the need for the C.U.P. The proposed
use will be compatible with uses in the complex which include other home
improvement and service uses. There is no bill of assurance issue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the C.U.P., as filed.
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March 2, 2006
ITEM NO.: 10(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-7990
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 2, 2006)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval, as filed. There was no further
discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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