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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8043 Staff AnalysisMay 25, 2006 EM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z NAME: Cleo's Furniture — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 3601 W. 69th Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Douglas Parrish, Sr./David Carpenter PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the use of up to 20% of this existing, 108,000 square foot, 1-2 zoned building for retail furniture sales. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of W. 69th Street, between Scott Hamilton and Murray. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in the 65th Street Industrial Park and is surrounded by 1-2 zoned properties. Those properties contain a variety of light industrial uses; including warehousing, wholesaling and contractor services. The new, Little Rock Fire Department training facility is being developed on the property adjacent to the east. The proposed use should 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 Upper Baseline and SWLRUP Neighborhood Associations were notified. At its May 9, 2006 meeting, the membership of the Upper Baseline Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to support this application. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site is accessed via two driveways off of the W. 69th Street. Approximately twenty-one (21) parking spaces are located in front of the building. Additional parking and truck -loading areas are located on the east side of the building. The parking and loading spaces appear to be sufficient for the use. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No comments on this use issue. May 25, 2006 ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8043 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. 6, UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available, no adverse effect. Entergy: No comments received. CenterPoint Energy: No comments received. Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: No comments received. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 4, 2006) The applicant was not present. Staff noted there was little additional information needed; including signage, days and hours of operation and number of employees. Staff stated they would contact the applicant to obtain the needed information. There will no other comments. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The 1-2 zoned tract located at 3601 W. 69th Street is occupied by a 108,000 square foot warehouse building and associated parking and loading areas. Cleo's Fine Furniture has entered into a contract to purchase the property. Cleo's desires to use 80% of the building for storage and distribution of its products and proposes to use 20% of the building for a retail furniture store. The retail use requires a Conditional Use Permit in 1-2. Other than for cosmetic and interior remodeling, the site will basically be used "as -is". E May 25, 2006 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont FILE NO.: Z-8043 The proposed days and hours of operation are Monday — Saturday, 10:00 am — 6:00 pm. A wall sign will be placed on the front fagade which complies with ordinance standards. Three employees will work the business at a time. A dumpster will be located near the rear of the site. The 1962 Bill of Assurance states: "The property shall be used only for industrial, manufacturing, warehousing or distribution purposes and shall not be used for residential purposes." Staff is supportive of the proposed use. A retail furniture store is a relatively quiet commercial use which should not have a negative impact on the surrounding industrial uses. The applicant submitted responses to issues raised by staff at Subdivision Committee and noted in the analysis above. AFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit as proposed subject to the dumpster being screened as required by the Code. 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 the dumpster being screened as required by code. 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. t 05/04/2006 14:10 5013993435 PLANNING PAGE 0-1 SUBDWISION COMMIF11 COMMENTS � V/ MAY 4, 2006 RT C.: f7 -MA -11 ELs-raung Sta Cg�ments: 1. Provide signage plan for all building and ground mounted signs. 2_ Provide days and lours of operation for proposed retail use. I Provide number of employees. 4. Locate dumpster and required screening. Vsriance(Wavers: * None requested. Pub Uc Works: 1. No Comments. and Firej2ppartmeaV&oUnV Pi Wastewater: No comments received. Entergy: No comments received. Reliant: No comments received. Southwestern Hell: Approved as submitted. Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Fire Department: No comments received. County Planning: No Commmoms. LATA; The site is located on a CATA bus route. PLa a ningDivi ion_ No Comments. dsca : No Comments_ �e .. Submit responses to staff issues no later than May 10, 2006. Complete required notification by May 10, 2006 and submit proof of notice to staff by May 19, 2006.