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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8093 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8093 NAME: Simmons First National Bank Short -form POD LOCATION: Located at 5000 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Simmons First National Bank 320 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER DCI, Inc. 2200 North Rodney Parham Road, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: 0.682 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 C-3 and R-3 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF General Commercial District uses and Single-family Branch Bank Facility VARIAN CESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The application proposes the redevelopment of the previous McDonald's restaurant site located at 5000 West Markham Street. The prior building and site improvements have been demolished and removed from the site leaving the property vacant at this time. The proposed bank building and site have been designated to fit within the limited width of this property and to respect normal set back and landscape requirements as closely as possible. There will be additional approval items associated with this application for an easement abandonment and reductions in the landscape standards in certain areas. The bank building is approximately 2,600 square feet in area with three drive- through lanes for teller and ATM services. Parking spaces are provided in excess of the minimum office standards and one handicap parking and loading space is provided. There will be no dumpster required for the facility. FILE NO.: -Z-8093 (Cont.) B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The general area contains a number of commercial and office uses. Immediately west of the site is a convenience store and a consignment/second hand store and east of the site is a two story office building. North of the site are residential and non-residential uses. There are a number of single-family homes and multi- family homes located along Jackson Street and VanBuren Street, North of A Street. A Street appears to be the line for non-residential activities in this area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. The Hillcrest Resident's Neighborhood Association, all residents who could be identified located within 300 feet of the site and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Public Works: 1. Markham Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. 2. North Jackson Street right-of-way dedication is sufficient as shown on plans. 3. The proposed land use would classify "A" Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. 5. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of "A" Street and North Jackson Street and at North Jackson Street and Markham Street. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas K FILE NO.: Z-8093 (Cont. Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. 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. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #5, the West Markham Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planninq Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial and Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a POD for branch bank facility. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: West Markham Street is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan and Jackson Street is shown as a Local Street. A Street is shown as a Local Street. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on it since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, Il, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. A Class III is shown on Monroe Street three blocks from the application. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Zoning and Land Use goal of "Create a different set of guidelines with which to govern the development of Hillcrest" has this objective relevant to this case: "Develop concepts for commercial corridors for parts of Markham Street." Lacking the concepts stated in the plan, this objective relative to this site could be fulfilled through the review process. 3 FILE NO.: Z-8093 (Cont. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. The landscape and buffer ordinance requires a nine -foot wide (9'-0") perimeter landscape strip. However, this site is located within the designated mature area of the City; therefore, the minimum distance of six foot nine inches (6'-9") in width is allowable. A variance from this requirement will require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. 3. Otherwise, areas set aside appear to meet with City's minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) Mr. Robert Brown was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide details of the proposed signage, days and hours of operation and the number of employees. Staff also questioned if a dumpster would be located on the site. Mr. Brown stated no dumpster would be located on the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a radial dedication would be required at the intersection of Jackson and Markham Streets. Staff also stated a right-of-way dedication would be required along West Markham Street per the Master Street Plan. Mr. Brown stated this section of West Markham allowed a reduced standard and a 35 -foot dedication would be required along the roadway. Mr. Brown stated he had met with the Hillcrest Resident's Association and their desire was to allow a narrower street along Jackson and place a landscape strip along the top of the proposed retaining wall. Staff stated they would support a 30 foot street width and the radii reduced to 25 feet. Staff stated the sidewalk would remain on the back of curb and the right-of-way would be on the back of sidewalk. Staff stated this would allow for the 4 foot planting strip between the wall and the back of sidewalk. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the landscape and buffer ordinance required a minimum of a nine foot perimeter landscape strip along the perimeter of the site. Mr. Brown stated an application had been filed with the City Beautiful Commission to allow a reduction in this requirement. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 24, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant rd FILE NO.: Z-8093 (Cont has indicated the days and hours of operation, the proposed signage plan and the number of employees in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. Ground mounted signage is proposed along A Street and West Markham Street with a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. Building signage is proposed along the street frontages with a maximum of five percent (5%) of the facade area. A logo is also proposed along the western fagade on the drive-through canopy. A maximum of five employees per shift are proposed for the site. The hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to Noon on Saturday. The bank building is approximately 2,600 square feet in area with three drive-through lanes for teller and ATM services. Parking spaces are provided in excess of the minimum office standards and one handicap parking and loading space is provided. The site plan indicates the placement of nine parking spaces. Four parking spaces are proposed along Vilest Markham Street and five parking spaces are proposed along A Street. Based on typical minimum ordinance requirements seven parking spaces would typically be required. The building construction is proposed with a maximum building height 25 feet. The site plan does not indicate any proposed fencing and a dumpster is not proposed for the site. A reduced landscape buffer is being requested along a portion of the eastern and western perimeters of the site. The site is located in the "Designated Mature Area of the City" which allows for the perimeter landscape strip to be reduced to 6 -feet 9 inches. Portions of the site fall below this typical minimum requirement. Staff is supportive of the request. Portions of the eastern and western perimeters exceed the typical minimum ordinance standard. Staff does not feel the reduction will adversely impact the adjoining properties. In addition, the applicant has applied to the City Beautiful Commission to seek relief for the reduced landscape strip in these two areas. The City Beautiful Commission will hear the request on October 5, 2006. Staff is supportive of the request. The proposal is an in -fill development located within the "Designated Mature Area of the City". The proposed development has been designed to fit within the limits the property and to respect normal set back and landscape requirements as closely as possible. Although the proposed development does not fully comply with typical minimum ordinance standards staff does not feel the proposed development will adversely impact the adjoining properties. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. 5 FILE NO.: Z-8093 Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 14, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. September 14, 2006 ITEM NO.: 26. Z-8003 NAME: Simmons First National Bank Short -form POD LOCATION: located at 5000 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Simmons First National Bank 320 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: DCI, Inc. 2200 North Rodney Parham Road, Suite 220 Little Rock, AR 72212 AREA: 0.682 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT_ NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING: C-3 and R-3 ALLOWED USES: General Commercial District uses and Single-family PROPOSED ZONING: POD PROPOSED USE: Branch Bank Facility VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL: The application proposes the redevelopment of the previous McDonald's restaurant site located at 5000 West Markham Street. The prior building and site improvements have been demolished and removed from the site leaving the property vacant at this time. The proposed bank building and site have been designated to fit within the limited width of this property and to respect normal set back and landscape requirements as closely as possible. There will be additional approval items associated with this application for an easement abandonment and reductions in the landscape standards in certain areas. The bank building is approximately 2,600 square feet in area with three drive- through lanes for teller and ATM services. Parking spaces are provided in excess of the minimum office standards and one handicap parking and loading space is provided. There will be no dumpster required for the facility. September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 26. CONT Z-8093 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The general area contains a number of commercial and office uses. Immediately west of the site is a convenience store and a consignment/second hand store and east of the site is a two story office building. North of the site are residential and non-residential uses. There are a number of single-family homes and multi- family homes located along Jackson Street and VanBUren Street, North of A Street. A Street appears to be the line for non-residential activities in this area. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: C E As of this writing, staff has received one informational phone call from an area resident. The Hillcrest Resident's Neighborhood Association, all residents who could be identified located within 300 feet of the site and all property owners located within 200 -feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS_ Public Works --- 1 - orks:1. Markham Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. 2. North Jackson Street right-of-way dedication is sufficient as shown on plans. 3. The proposed land use would classify "A" Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. 5. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of "A" Street and North Jackson Street and at North Jackson Street and Markham Street. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas E September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 26.(CON Z-8093 Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. 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. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #5, the West Markham Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial and Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a POD for branch bank facility. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: West Markham Street is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan and Jackson Street is shown as a Local Street. A Street is shown as a Local Street. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on it since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. A Class III is shown on Monroe Street three blocks from the application. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Zoning and Land Use goal of "Create a different set of guidelines with which to govern the development of Hillcrest" has this objective relevant to this case: "Develop 3 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 26. Z-8093 concepts for commercial corridors for parts of Markham Street." Lacking the concepts stated in the plan, this objective relative to this site could be fulfilled through the review process. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. The landscape and buffer ordinance requires a nine -foot wide (9'-0") perimeter landscape strip. However, this site is located within the designated mature area of the City; therefore, the minimum distance of six foot nine inches (6-9") in width is allowable. A variance from this requirement will require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. 3. Otherwise, areas set aside appear to meet with City's minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) Mr. Robert Brown was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested the applicant provide details of the proposed signage, days and hours of operation and the number of employees. Staff also questioned if a dumpster would be located on the site. Mr. Brown stated no dumpster would be located on the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a radial dedication would be required at the intersection of Jackson and Markham Streets. Staff also stated a right-of-way dedication would be required along West Markham Street per the Master Street Plan. Mr. Brown stated this section of West Markham allowed a reduced standard and a 35 -foot dedication would be required along the roadway. Mr. Brown stated he had met with the Hillcrest Resident's Association and their desire was to allow a narrower street along Jackson and place a landscape strip along the top of the proposed retaining wall. Staff stated they would support a 30 foot street width and the radii reduced to 25 feet. Staff stated the sidewalk would remain on the back of curb and the right-of-way would be on the back of sidewalk. Staff stated this would allow for the 4 foot planting strip between the wall and the back of sidewalk. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the landscape and buffer ordinance required a minimum of a nine foot perimeter landscape strip along the perimeter of the site. Mr. Brown stated an application had been filed with the City Beautiful Commission to allow a reduction in this requirement. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information 4 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 26.(CO Z-8093 and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the August 24, 2006, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the days and hours of operation, the proposed signage plan and the number of employees in the general notes section of the proposed site plan. Ground mounted signage is proposed along A Street and West Markham Street with a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area. Building signage is proposed along the street frontages with a maximum of five percent (5%) of the fagade area. A logo is also proposed along the western fagade on the drive-through canopy. A maximum of five employees per shift are proposed for the site. The hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to Noon on Saturday. The bank building is approximately 2,600 square feet in area with three drive- through lanes for teller and ATM services. Parking spaces are provided in excess of the minimum office standards and one handicap parking and loading space is provided. The site plan indicates the placement of nine parking spaces. Four parking spaces are proposed along West Markham Street and five parking spaces are proposed along A Street. Based on typical minimum ordinance requirements seven parking spaces would typically be required. The building construction is proposed with a maximum building height 25 feet. The site plan does not indicate any proposed fencing and a dumpster is not proposed for the site. A reduced landscape buffer is being requested along a portion of the eastern and western perimeters of the site. The site is located in the "Designated Mature Area of the City" which allows for the perimeter landscape strip to be reduced to 6 -feet 9 inches. Portions of the site fall below this typical minimum requirement. Staff is supportive of the request. Portions of the eastern and western perimeters exceed the typical minimum ordinance standard. Staff does not feel the reduction will adversely impact the adjoining properties. In addition, the applicant has applied to the City Beautiful Commission to seek relief for the reduced landscape strip in these two areas. The City Beautiful Commission will hear the request on October 5, 2006. Staff is supportive of the request. The proposal is an in -fill development located within the "Designated Mature Area of the City". The proposed development has been designed to fit within the limits the property and to respect normal set back and landscape requirements as closely as possible. Although the proposed development does not fully comply with typical minimum ordinance standards staff does not feel the proposed development will adversely impact the adjoining properties. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. 5 September 14, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 26.(CONT) Z-8093 i. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 14, 2006) The applicant was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the above agenda staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the Consent Agenda for Approval. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. ITEM NO.: 26. NAME: Simmons First National Bank Short -form POD LOCATION: located at 5000 West Markham Street Z-8093 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 30, 2006. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 6, 2006. 2. Provide details of the proposed signage including ground mounted and building signage. Provide the location, height and area of ground mounted signage and the total percent of facade area for building signage. 3. Provide the number of employees. 4. Provide the days and hours of operation for the facility. 5. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so provide the location along with a note concerning the required screening. 6. Provide details of any proposed fencing including location, height and construction material. 7. Provide the maximum building height in the general notes section of the site plan. 8. All applicants must submit a copy of the bill of assurance for the subdivision within which the subject property is located. Copies of bills of assurance are available at the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office located at 401 West Markham Street. If the property is not located in a subdivision with a bill of assurance, the applicant must submit a statement to that effect in conjunction with submission of the application. Variance/Waivers'. Public Works Conditions: 1. Markham Street 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. North Jackson Street right-of-way dedication is sufficient as shown on plans. 3. The proposed land use would classify "A" Street on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5 - foot sidewalks with the planned development. 5. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of "A" Street and North Jackson Street and at North Jackson Street and Markham Item # 26 Street. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. 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. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #5, the West Markham Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial and Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a POD for branch bank facility. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: West Markham Street is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan and Jackson Street is shown as a Local Street. A Street is shown as a Local Street. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on it since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Local Streets which are abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered as "Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as a Collector. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. A Class III is shown on Monroe Street three blocks from the application. Item 4 26 City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Zoning and Land Use goal of "Create a different set of guidelines with which to govern the development of Hillcrest" has this objective relevant to this case: "Develop concepts for commercial corridors for parts of Markham Street." Lacking the concepts stated in the plan, this objective relative to this site could be fulfilled through the review process. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. The landscape and buffer ordinance requires a nine -foot wide (9'-0") perimeter landscape strip. However, this site is located within the designated mature area of the City; therefore, the minimum distance of six foot nine inches (6-9") in width is allowable. A variance from this requirement will require approval from the City Beautiful Commission. 3. Otherwise, areas set aside appear to meet with City's minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Item # 26