HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8020 Staff AnalysisMay 25, 2006
ITEM NO.: F FILE NO.: Z-8020
NAME: MEMS Substation — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: #4 Pine Mountain Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Christopher Maris/MEMS
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
MEMS ambulance substation to be located in the
existing residence on this R-2 zoned property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the west side of Pine Mountain Road; just off of
Pinnacle Valley Road at Cantrell Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses. The PCD
zoned properties to the east contain a landscape service company; mini -
warehouses and commercial uses. A PD -O zoned veterinary clinic is
located west of the site. Cantrell Road and the new alignment of Pinnacle
Valley Road are located to the south. A variety of commercial uses
extend west of the intersection. Single-family homes are located along
Pine Mountain Road. Under the applicant's proposal, this property would
continue to maintain its residential appearance. Other than for parking an
ambulance, there would be no external evidence of the use change.
All owners of properties within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300
feet who could be identified and the Secluded Hills, Westchester,
Westbury and River Valley Neighborhood Associations were notified of
this proposal.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site contains a double -wide, paved driveway and a one -car garage.
There is sufficient on-site parking for the one ambulance and two
employee vehicles that will be at the site.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Install screening along north property line. Screening can be either a six
(6) foot wood fence or appropriately sized evergreen plantings.
May 25, 2006
ITEM NO.: F (Con
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments received.
Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
FILE NO.: Z-8020
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 23, 2006)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and noted there were
no outstanding issues. The one landscape comment was noted.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) proposes to utilize the
existing R-2 zoned, single-family residence at #4 Pine Mountain Road as an
ambulance substation. Two employees will be located at the house on a rotating
24 hours on — 48 hours off basis. No changes will be made to the property or
residence. Employees receive calls on hand-held radios or cell phones. An
ambulance will be parked in the residence's driveway. The on -duty employees
will park on the existing parking pad adjacent to the house.
Staff is supportive of the proposed use. MEMS has submitted the following list
of conditions which will be attached to their use of the property:
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ITEM NO.: F [Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8020
• We will house a crew on a rotating 24 hours on, 48 hours off basis (same
as the fire department).
• We agree not to turn on the siren until we approach the intersection at
Cantrell, or until we pass the neighbors in the cases where we are turning
towards Maumelle Park.
• We have no planned improvements to the property other than the normal
clean up and painting.
• We have no plans for signage other than a sign about the size of a car
license plate by the front door that explains if an ambulance is not here
and you need help call 911.
We expect no public traffic.
The existing parking surfaces will handle the ambulance and two crew
members personal cars.
The City's adopted land use plan shows this area to be Transition, which is
appropriate for office uses. In this case, the proposal is to maintain the
residential character of the property while allowing the substation use. It is likely,
in fact, that this use may serve as a holding use for the property. There is a
potential that long-term the larger area around this site may redevelop as some
thing other than the existing, detached single family. The applicant has stated
this may not be a permanent use; that the substation may relocate in the future,
perhaps in conjunction with a new fire station. No commitment on any type of
time frame can be made at this point.
The bill of assurance for Pine Mountain Subdivision was created in 1958 and
appears to still be valid. Section 1 of the bill of assurance contains the following
statement:
No lot other than Lot "P" shall be used except for residential purposes.
The subject property is Lot "B".
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with
the conditions proposed by MEMS and screening being installed along the north
perimeter of the site.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2006)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed
the Commission that the applicant had failed to complete the required
notification. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the
Consent Agenda and deferred to the May 25, 2006 Agenda by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
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May 25, 2006
ITEM NO.: F Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8020
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 25, 2006)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent.
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