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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8095 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8095 NAME: Garden Homes Addition Short -form PID LOCATION: Located North of 17th Street, between Boyce and Fletcher Streets DEVELOPER: G & O Properties Jim Osborn 1115 Bond Street Little Rock, AR 72202 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 1.45 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 PD -1, R-3 and R-5 OfficeNVa rehouse PROPOSED ZONING: PID PROPOSED USE: OfficeM/arehouse VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Ordinance No. 17,969 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 6, 1999, established Osborne Short -form PD -I rezoning the property from R-3, R-5 and 1-2 to allow for the construction of an office/warehouse facility. The building was proposed as a 24,000 square foot building with a maximum building height of 24 -feet. A total of 19,000 square feet of warehouse space was proposed, 2,000 square feet of office space and a 3,000 square foot shop area. The site plan indicated 19 parking spaces along the south side of the building with a paved area along the east side of the building for truck access. A final development plan was not submitted as required by the PUD zoning ordinance and the approval has expired. FILE NO.: Z-8095 Cont. I11111w:1019iW-11X The applicant is now proposing to rezone the site to allow the construction of a 19,200 square foot office warehouse building on this 1.45 acre site. The building is proposed with a maximum height of 45 -feet and constructed with metal siding. The site plan indicates the placement of 14 parking spaces. The site is proposed with a 30 percent building coverage, 36 percent landscaped area and 34 percent paved area. The hours of operation are proposed from 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday. There are a maximum of ten employees. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The general area contains a mixture of single-family, office and industrial uses and zoning. There are industrial uses located north and east of the site, with single-family residences located to the west and south. Additional industrial uses are located approximately one block further west and several blocks further south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from the area residents. The Community Outreach Neighborhood Association, the Hanger Hill 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. Boyce Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections. 3. With site development, provide the design of the streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to 17th and Fletcher Streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. 4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. 5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 6. 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. 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The south driveway on Fletcher Street should be moved to 17th Street and placed in the center of the block. The north driveway on Fletcher Street should be moved further south to about 120 feet from property line. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. P: FILE NO.: Z-8095 Cont. 8. Prepare a letter of pending development d dr Contactsing trTralffictSEng neer 9 as required bat Section 31-403 of the Little Rock c (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 9. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall b do brnaitnedNf� kantheaight right-of-way from work. Obtain barricade permit prior to 9 Y Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Enter : No comment received. Center -Paint Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements o quiz Central encs in effect at the e time of request for water service must be met. Con regarding meter size and location. A Capital Investmentt arg mal gese based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition Fire De artment: Place fire hydrants percode. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. Count PIannin : No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F_ ISSUESITECHNICALIDESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning Distrl t. foeaan DUse Plan shows Industrial for this property. The applicant has app for warehouse use. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Fletcher (north of 17th) and 17th hasst of Fletcher) l a ofright-of-way and Collectors on the Master Street Plan and mayrequire may require street improvements. 17th (west of Fletcher) and Boyce Street are shown as Local Streets. from Local The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide o aesident all zon gluse ostmore reets to Arterials. Local Streets which are abutted y intensive zoning than duplexes are consi aeCollector`Commercial Streets". These streets have a design standard the same as 3 FILE NO.: Z-8095 (Cont. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, ll, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. A Class li is shown along Bond Street roughly one quarter of a mile to the east and a Class I is shown along the railroad tract roughly one-quarter mile to the west. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires an average of twenty-one foot (21'-0") street buffer and in no case less than half, along East 17th Street. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. Otherwise, areas set aside appear to meet with the City's minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were a few technical issues remaining outstanding associated with the request. Staff requested the applicant provide details of any proposed signage both ground mounted and building signage. Staff also requested the applicant provide the location of the proposed dumpster facilities and a note concerning the required screening. Staff questioned the number of employees and the days and hours of operation of the facility. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated additional right-of-way would be required along Boyce Street. Staff also stated the location of the drive on Fletcher Street should be relocated to 17th Street and centered on the property. Mr. McGetrick stated the northern drive was necessary since large trucks would be accessing the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated street buffer along 17th Street was not sufficient to meet minimum ordinance standards. Mr. McGetrick stated he could not meet this typical minimum ordinance standard and would request a reduced street buffer in this area. Staff noted comments from the various other e suggesting the applicant contact them directly for clarification. There was no further discussion of the forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. GI departments and agencies additional information and item. The Committee then FILE NO.: Z-8095 (Cont. 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 a single gmUnd mOLInted monument style sign located at the intersection of East 17th and Fletcher Streets not to exceed signage as typically allowed in office zones or six (6) feet in height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. Building signage is proposed with a maximum of ten (10) percent of the fagade area along the street sides. The site plan includes the placement of a dumpster located at the rear of the building and indicates the dumpster will be screened as typically required by minimum ordinance standards. The site plan indicates eight (8) employees and the hours of operation from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposal includes the construction of a 19,200 square foot warehouse building with 14 parking spaces. The ordinance typically requires the placement of 14 parking spaces for a warehouse facility of this size. The building is proposed with a maximum height of 45 -feet and constructed with metal siding. The proposed height is consistent with buildings heights allowed in industrial zones. The street buffer proposed along East 17th Street is eight (8) feet. The ordinance typically requires an average of twenty-one feet (21'-0") and in no case less than half. Staff is supportive of the reduced buffer in this area. The applicant has indicated the landscaping will be enhanced in this area to reduce any potential impacts on the area. Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The site is proposed with a 30 percent building coverage, 36 percent landscaped area and 34 percent paved area. The proposed use is consistent with the City's Land Use Plan and other uses in the area. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels if the site is developed as proposed the development should have minimal impact on the area. 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. There were registered objectors present. Chairman Stebbins stated there were only eight (8) Commissioners present. He stated the Commission's policy was to offer the applicant a deferral when fewer than eight (8) Commissioners were present. He questioned the applicant if they would like to take the deferral option. The applicant stated they desired a deferral. The Commission questioned staff as to the date of the public hearing. Staff stated October 26, 2006, would be the date of public hearing. 5 FILE NO.: Z-8095 (Cont.) There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for deferral of the item to the October 26, 2006, public hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: There has been no change in this application request since the previous public hearing. Staff continues to recommend approval of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 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 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. 101 October 26, 2006 ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-8095 NAME: Garden Homes Addition Short -form PID LOCATION- Located North of 17th Street, between Boyce and Fletcher Streets DEVELOPER: G & O Properties Jim Osborn 1115 Bond Street Little Rock, AR 72202 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 10 Otter Creek Court, Suite A Little Rock, AR 72210 AREA: 1.45 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS PD -I, R-3 and R-5 Office/Warehouse WIWI Office/Warehouse VARIAN CESMIAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Ordinance No. 17,969 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on April 6, 1999, established Osborne Short -form PD -1 rezoning the property from R-3, R-5 and 1-2 to allow for the construction of an office/warehouse facility. The building was proposed as a 24,000 square foot building with a maximum building height of 24 -feet. A total of 19,000 square feet of warehouse space was proposed, 2,000 square feet of office space and a 3,000 square foot shop area. The site plan indicated 19 parking spaces along the south side of the building with a paved area along the east side of the building for truck access. A final development. plan was not submitted as required by the PUD zoning ordinance and the approval has expired. October 26, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z-8095 A. PROPOSAL: The applicant is now proposing to rezone the site to allow the construction of a 19,200 square foot office warehouse building on this 1.45 acre site. The building is proposed with a maximum height of 45 -feet and constructed with metal siding. The site plan indicates the placement of 14 parking spaces. The site is proposed with a 30 percent building coverage, 36 percent landscaped area and 34 percent paved area. The hours of operation are proposed from 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, There are a maximum of ten employees. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The general area contains a mixture of single-family, office and industrial uses and zoning. There are industrial uses located north and east of the site, with single-family residences located to the west and south. Additional industrial uses are located approximately one block further west and several blocks further south. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from the area residents. The Community Outreach Neighborhood Association, the Hanger Hill 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. Boyce Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections. 3. With site development, provide the design of the streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to 17th and Fletcher Streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. 4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. 5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 6. 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. 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The south driveway on Fletcher Street should be moved to 17th Street and placed in the center of the block. The north driveway on Fletcher Street should be moved further south to about 120 feet 2 October 26, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B [Cont. E F FILE NO.: Z-8095 from property line. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. 8. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 9. 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). UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. 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 Water regarding meter size and location. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire_ Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. ISS UESITECHN I CALIDES I GN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial for this property. The applicant has applied for a PID for warehouse use. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Fletcher (north of 17th) and 17th (east of Fletcher) are shown as Collectors on the Master Street Plan and may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. 17th (west of Fletcher) and Boyce Street are shown as Local Streets. 3 October 26, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B [Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8095 The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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 Ii is shown along Bond Street roughly one quarter of a mile to the east and a Class I is shown along the railroad tract roughly one-quarter mile to the west. CitY Reco nized Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires an average of twenty-one foot (21'-0") street buffer and in no case less than half, along East 17th Street. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered sites. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. S. Otherwise, areas set aside appear to meet with the City's minimum landscaping and buffer requirements. G. SUBDIVISION COMMIT -FEE COMMENT: (August 24, 2006) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the .request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development indicating there were a few technical issues remaining outstanding associated with the request. Staff requested the applicant provide details of any proposed signage both ground mounted and building signage. Staff also requested the applicant provide the location of the proposed dumpster facilities and a note concerning the required screening. Staff questioned the number of employees and the days and hours of operation of the facility. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated additional right-of-way would be required along Boyce Street. Staff also stated the location of the drive on Fletcher Street should be relocated to 17th Street and centered on the property. Mr. McGetrick stated the northern drive was necessary since large trucks would be accessing the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the indicated street buffer along 17th Street was not sufficient to meet minimum ordinance standards. Mr. McGetrick C! October 26, 2006 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: B (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8095 stated he could not meet this typical minimum ordinance standard and would request a reduced street buffer in this area. 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 has indicated a single ground mounted monument style sign located at the intersection of East 17th and Fletcher Streets not to exceed signage as typically allowed in office zones or six (6) feet in height and sixty-four (64) square feet in area. Building signage is proposed with a maximum of ten (10) percent of the facade area along the street sides. The site plan includes the placement of a dumpster located at the rear of the building and indicates the dumpster will be screened as typically required by minimum ordinance standards. The site plan indicates eight (8) employees and the hours of operation from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposal includes the construction of a 19,200 square foot warehouse building with 14 parking spaces. The ordinance typically requires the placement of 14 parking spaces for a warehouse facility of this size. The building is proposed with a maximum height of 45 -feet and constructed with metal siding. The proposed height is consistent with buildings heights allowed in industrial zones. The street buffer proposed along East 17th Street is eight (8) feet. The ordinance typically requires an average of twenty-one feet (21'-0") and in no case less than half. Staff is supportive of the reduced buffer in this area. The applicant has indicated the landscaping will be enhanced in this area to reduce any potential impacts on the area, Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The site is proposed with a 30 percent building coverage, 36 percent landscaped area. and 34 percent paved area. The proposed use is consistent with the City's Land Use Plan and other uses in the area. To staffs Knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels if the site is developed as proposed the development should have minimal impact on the area. 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. October 26, 2006 SUBDIVISION 9I4:804[9)Ri :: • . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (September 14, 2006) The applicant was present. There were registered objectors present. Chairman Stebbins stated there were only eight (8) Commissioners present. He stated the Commission's policy was to offer the applicant a deferral when fewer than eight (8) Commissioners were present. He questioned the applicant if they would like to take the deferral option. The applicant stated they desired a deferral. The Commission questioned staff as to the date of the public hearing. Staff stated October 26, 2006, would be the date of public hearing. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for deferral of the item to the October 26, 2006, public hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: There has been no change in this application request since the previous public hearing. Staff continues to recommend approval of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 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 agenda staff report. T here was no fii<<her 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. 1.1 ITEM NO.: 28. NAME: Garden Homes Addition Short -form PID Z-8095 LOCATION: located North of 17th Street, between Boyce and Fletcher Streets 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 any proposed signage including location, height and area. Provide details of any proposed building signage including the percent of total fagade area. 3. Provide the total number of employees. 4. Provide the proposed use of the site. Is showroom a requested activity? 5. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so provide the location along with a note concerning the required screening. 6. 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. Boyce Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a collector street. A dedication of right-of-way 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersections. 3. With site development, provide the design of the streets conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to 17th and Fletcher Streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with the planned development. 4. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) and (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. 5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 6. 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. 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The south driveway on Fletcher Item # 28 Street should be moved to 17th Street and placed in the center of the block. The north driveway on Fletcher Street should be moved further south to about 120 feet from property line. The width of driveway must not exceed 36 feet. 8. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information regarding streetlight requirements. 9. 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). Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. 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 Water regarding meter size and location. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3700 for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. Planning Division- This request is located in the 1-30 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Industrial for this property. The applicant has applied for a PID for warehouse use. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Fletcher (north of 17th) and 17th (east of Fletcher) are shown as Collectors on the Master Street Plan and may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements. 17th (west of Fletcher) and Boyce Street are shown as Local Streets. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 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. Item # 28 Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III Bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. A Class Ii is shown along Bond Street roughly one quarter of a mile to the east and a Class I is shown along the railroad tract roughly one-quarter mile to the west. CitV Recognized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires an average of twenty-one foot (21'-0") street buffer and in no case less than half, along East 17" Street. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 4. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. 5. Otherwise, areas set aside appear to meet with the 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 4 28