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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8262-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8262-A NAME: Rowan Village Revised Long -form PCD LOCATION. Located at the current terminus of Aldersgate Road and East of Shackleford Road, near the intersection of Old Shackleford Road DEVELOPER: Rowan Development LLC 641 Old Hickory Boulevard, #111 Brentwood, TN 37027 ENGINEER: Crafton, Tull, Sparks 10825 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 22 + acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 41 FT. NEW STREET: 1,563 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD ALLOWED USES: Single-family, Multi -family, Office and Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Single-family, Multi -family, Office and Commercial VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of portions of the site with the construction of the first phase. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2007, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a request for the rezoning of this site from MF-12 to PCD. The Board of Directors approved the rezoning request at their December 4, 2007, public hearing by the adoption of Ordinance No. 19,867. The approval rezoned a 22-acre tract of land for a mixed use development. The development was proposed in three phases. The first phase consisted of five lots of commercial development located along Shackleford Road. The Phase 11 portion of the FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont.) development consisted of residential townhouse units and the third phase indicated 30 lots for detached single-family residences. The uses approved for the commercial lots were those allowed in C-3, General Commercial District excluding the following listed uses: Bar, lounge or tavern (except as part of a restaurant or hotel use), Cabinet or woodwork shop, College dormitory, College fraternity or sorority, 24-hour community welfare or health center, Feed store, Group care facility, Lodge or fraternal organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Pawnshop, Private club with dining or bar service, Recycling facility, automated, Taxidermist, Ambulance service post, Bus station and terminal, Crematorium, Upholstery shop, furniture, Upholstery shop, auto, Appliance repair, excepting as part of a larger use, Auto glass or muffler shop, excepting as part of a larger use, Beverage store, excepting on primarily marketing wine and/or fine liquor, Parking, commercial lot or garage, Drive-in theater. Auto parts, sales with limited motor vehicle parts installation, Auto repair, Service/gas station, Convenience store or retail or wholesale fuel outlet. The use of outdoor speakers or sound amplification systems was prohibited on the property except for one-half hour before and after the owner's or occupant's hours of being open to the general public. The operation of any such speaker and system was limited to those that did not emit sound that was plainly audible from Camp Aldersgate or a distance of 200 feet or more from the source of such sound. The Phase II townhouses were attached structures three stories in height with garages. The Phase III single-family residences were on lots which average 50-feet in width by 100-feet in depth with an alley system for rear loading garages. Buffers of existing and enhanced vegetation would be preserved between the development and Camp Aldersgate as well as adjacent to the skilled nursing facility to the east. As a part of the application process the City's Future Land Use Plan (LU07-11-03) was amended and the alignment for Aldersgate Road was relocated to the north through the Camp Aldersgate property. The applicant proposed to dedicate a 60-foot right of way for the purpose of constructing and dedicating to the City a 36-foot wide collector street off of Shackleford Road which would loop through the property and extend east to provide access to the single-family subdivision. The northernmost connection with Shackleford Road would align with the controlled intersection being built as part of the Shackleford Crossing Shopping Center development. The southern connection would align with Old Shackleford Road. The single-family subdivision was served by private streets. An emergency access route from the end of Aldersgate Road to the new 60-foot public street would also be provided. The terminus of Aldersgate Road which currently dead ends at a barricade would be constructed to a cul-de-sac by the applicant. oil FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. A single development sign was proposed on Shackleford Road. The sign would be a pylon sign with an overall dimension of 8-feet in width by 18-feet in height. As part of the approval Camp Aldersgate and the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church agreed to support the proposed Planned Commercial Development of the property subject to the following requirements, in addition to any other requirements imposed by current local, state and federal law and subject to their approval of the owner's landscape plan for the property to be submitted to the City at a later date: 1. Lighting and signage. No freestanding (lighted or unlighted) pole signs in excess of 20-feet will be permitted on the property. The property's parking lot lights shall not exceed 30 feet in height or be directed towards adjoining properties or roadways. The property's parking lot lights shall be full cut off, metal halide fixtures that utilize 400 watt or less horizontal bulbs with flat lenses to control glare and over spill of lighting. No downward lighting fixtures shall be permitted on the property except those specifically designed to light parking areas, service drives, sidewalks, and areas necessary for the protection of persons or property, and none shall exceed, the height or foot-candle specifications of the property's parking lot lights. Signage for the remaining portions of the property shall comply with Section 36-346(f) and 36-347 of the Little Rock Code as currently enacted. The property's northern most out parcel shall contain no building mounted signage facing north or northeast. 2. Use Restrictions. Owner agrees to place certain restrictions on the property prohibiting certain uses thereon, with said use restrictions being attached as Attachment "A". This requirement shall also apply if owner elected to self develop any of the property. 3. Security Fencing. So as to ensure continued perimeter security and buffering, the owner agrees to install and maintain a black chain -link security fence (the "Fence") at least 8 feet in height along the dividing line between the property and Camp Aldersgate's property. 4. Noise Pollution. Use of outdoor speakers or sound amplification systems shall be strictly prohibited on the property except for �/2 hour before and after the user's hours of being open to the general public. The operation of any such speaker or sound amplification system is limited to those that do not emit sound that is plainly audible from the dividing line between the property and Camp Aldersgate's property. 5. Master Street Plan Amendments. Owner is aware Camp Aldersgate and others may at some future time attempt to remove Aldersgate Road as a designated collector street from 3 FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont.) the City of Little Rock's Master Street Plan or to reclassify Aldersgate Road to a street with a lesser design capacity. Owner has no objection to any attempt to remove Aldersgate Road as a designated collector street from the City of Little Rock's Master Street Plan or to any attempt to reclassify Aldersgate Road to a street with a lesser design capacity. 6. Legal Matters and Continuing Cooperation. As to the items in enumerated paragraphs One (1), two (2), and four (4) above, owner agrees to provide a declaration of restrictive covenants consistent with the terms of this letter and in a form acceptable to Camp Aldersgate that will be part of the land for future uses and will file said declaration as part of the public record prior to its request for a Certificate of Occupancy for any building on the property. Approval of said declaration shall not be unreasonably withheld. Owner covenants that in connection with Camp Aldersgate's Executive Director of any change in status of development at the property to the extent that such development touches or impacts Camp Aldersgate. Owner shall provide reasonable prior notice of the commencement of excavation be given to the Executive Director in order that any necessary on -site preparations be made at Camp Aldersgate. The provisions of this letter shall be incorporated into (1) the final plan of development and the zoning ordinance amendments approved by the City of Little Rock and (2) any site plans or building plans to be approved by the City of Little Rock for any parcel within the property. The enumerated restrictions above shall automatically terminate in the event either Camp Aldersgate is no longer owner by the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church or other 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation or its property is no longer used for charitable purposes. Signed by the Executive Director of Camp Aldersgate and a representative of the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church." Attachment "A" Excluded Uses from Pro a. Bar, lounge or tavern b. Cabinet and woodwork shop c. College dormitory d. College fraternity or sorority e. 24 hour community welfare or health center f. Feed store g. Group care facility h. Lodge or fraternal organization i. Mortuary or funeral home j. Pawnshop k. Private club with dining or bar service 2 FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. I. Recycling facility, automated m. Taxidermist n. Ambulance service post o. Auto parts sales or new or used auto sales p. Bus station and terminal q. Crematorium r. Upholstery shop, furniture s. Upholstery shop, auto t. Appliance repair, excepting as part of a larger use u. Auto glass or muffler shop, excepting as part of a larger use v. Beverage or liquor store w. Parking, commercial lot or garage x. Service/gas station, convenience store, or retail or wholesale fuel outlet y. Drive-in theater A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT"S STATEMENT: The developers are now requesting the following amendments and clarification to the previously approved PCD: 1. The original Lot 2 has been split into 2 separate lots as shown on the revised plans. The proposed Lot 2 will contain of a 2-story structure with 15,000 square feet total. The second floor will be at parking lot grade that faces Shackleford and the first floor will be at parking lot grade that faces east toward the creek. Lot 1 and Lot 3 will comply with the building square footage allowed by C-2, General Commercial Zoning District. The lots will also comply with the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The maximum building height proposed is 27-feet as approved in the original PCD. 2. The original Lots 4 and 5 have been combined to make up a single Lot 5. The proposed Lot 5 will contain of a three (3) story structure with 45,000 square feet. All landscaping buffers will be as were originally approved. 3. The original Lot 3 will now be called out as Lot 4 and is proposed as a mixed use building. The building is proposed four stories with the first floor being a parking garage, the second floor containing office and retail and the third and fourth being town homes. The building footprint and overall layout have remained the same. 4. In order to build the streets and lots along Shackleford Road in Phase I, advanced grading in portions of Phase II and Phase III will be required. The request includes a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of future phases with the initial development. The overall residential density, allowed uses, agreements, conditions and landscape buffers that were approved with the original PCD will remain the same. 5 FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a wooded site located on the east side of Shackleford Road near the intersection with Old Shackleford Road. To the east of the site is Good Shepard Residential facilities with the skilled care nursing facility located along the eastern boundary of the site. To the west, across Shackleford Road, a 100-acre site is being developed as a shopping center development with office uses located along the southern boundary of the development. To the south of the site is vacant office zoned property and Our Way residential development. North of the site is Camp Aldersgate. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area property owners. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the John Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Shackleford Road 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. Provide street names for the proposed public and private streets. For additional information, contact David Hathcock at 371-4808. 3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Shackleford Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. A pedestrian crossing across Shackleford Road should be provided at the south side of the north intersection. 4. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private property. 5. The driveway locations have not changed and certification of sight distance was provided with the original application. 6. At the northern driveway 3 exit lanes should be provided: 1 left turn lane, 1 thru lane, and 1 right turn lane. 7. If -gates -are- proposed between-- public -and private- streets- turn- arounds must be provided for a WB-30 vehicle attempting to enter private portion of the development. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 8. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be I FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Co submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. The applicant desires to advanced grade the site. A variance is required to be requested for advanced grading with construction not imminent on all portions of the development. 9. A sketch grading and drainage plan has already been provided and reviewed by staff. If any changes occur a new grading and drainage plan should be provided. 10. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 11. A cul-de-sac should be provided at the end of Aldersgate Road as shown on the approved plan. 12. An emergency access should be provided through this development from Aldergate Road as shown on the approved plan. 13. The proposed public streets should be constructed to commercial street standards per the Master Street Plan with 5-foot sidewalks on both sides. 14. 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) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). 15. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 16. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street improvements. Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for approval. 17. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 18. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 19. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing sewer main outfall located on the site. Easements must be provided on plat and no permanent construction will be allowed within the easements. Sewer main extension required with easements for all lots not presently serviced by Little Rock Wastewater. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: Additional easements are required. Contact Entergy for additional information. 7 FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. 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. An existing waterline easement, recorded as document 91-02755 in the office of the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, should be shown on the plans. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contac the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route, F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Commercial Development. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Shackleford Road is a Minor Arterial on the Plan. 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 Shackleford Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes in this immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan: The John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan covers this area. The Business and Commercial Goal states: To enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to located in the area as well as retention of existing businesses. "I FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The buffers as indicated on the site plan are as were previously approved. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 29, 2008) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the amendment was being requested to increase the building height for the office building located along the southern perimeter and to allow grading of the second and third phases with the initial construction. Staff stated the buffers indicated on the site plan were indicated as the original approval. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated dedication of right of way along Shackleford Road was required per the Master Street Plan. Staff stated a sketch grading and drainage plan had previously been provided and questioned if there were any changes to the plan previously submitted. Staff stated the storm water detention ordinance would apply to the future development of the site. Staff also stated street improvement to the abutting roadways would be required per the Master Street Plan. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscape plans and automatic irrigation would be required at the time of development of each individual lot. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies. 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 May 29, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the comments raised at the Subdivision Committee will be adhered to E FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. at the time of development. The current request is to allow a modification to the previously approved site plan for Rowan Village. There is a slight modification to the site design for each of the areas identified for development. All landscaping buffers will be as were originally approved. The previously approved list of uses and the commitment to Camp Aldersgate will not change with the amendment to the PCD request. Lots 1 and 3 will comply with the building square footage allowed by C-2, General Commercial Zoning District. The lots will also comply with the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The maximum building height proposed is 27-feet as approved in the original PCD. Lots 1 and 3 are indicated with a single building each. The buildings are proposed as an office or retail use. The site plan indicates the placement of drive -through service window which would allow for the development of the lots with a branch bank or fast food restaurant facility. Other uses of these buildings include office or retail which do not require the drive through facilities. The building will be a maximum of two stories and have a maximum height of 40 feet. Lot 2 will be split into 2 separate lots and be developed with a 2-story structure totaling 15,000 square feet. The second floor of the structure will be at parking lot grade on the west side of the building and the first floor will be at parking lot grade on the east side of the building. The maximum building height is 40 feet. Previously identified Lot 3 is now identified as Lot 4 and is proposed as a mixed use building. A 4-story building with the first floor a parking garage, the second floor office and retail and the third and fourth town homes are proposed. The building footprint and overall layout have remained the same. The maximum building height is 65 feet. The original Lots 4 and 5 have been combined to make up a single Lot 5. A 3-story structure containing 45,000 square feet is proposed. The building will contain a mix of office and commercial uses. The maximum height proposed is 50 feet. Town homes are proposed on Lots 6 and 7. The town home portion of the development will contain a maximum of 60 units. Parking is proposed within the structure and additional surface parking has been provided to serve as guest parking. The site plan includes 33 single-family residential lots. The lots are proposed with a minimum lot size of 40 feet by 100 feet or 4,000 square feet. Alleys are proposed along the rear of the structures. The buildings are proposed with a 10 foot front and rear yard setback and five foot side yard setbacks. The subdivision is proposed with private streets. 10 FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont. Two tracts of open space have been identified on the site plan; both tracts containing 1.9096 acres. One tract located along the northeast portion of the site is identified containing walking paths and amenities such as playground equipment, a pavilion and picnic furniture. The site plan also includes a park or play area located on Lot 7 of the town home development. This area will also include amenities such as playground equipment, a pavilion and picnic furniture. The dumpsters have been noted on the site plan along with a note indicating the screening. The applicant has indicated the dumpster will be serviced during normal business hours. As was previously approved, screening will be placed along the single-family portion of the development and potentially along the townhouse development portion of the development. The northern perimeter screening will be placed in accordance with agreements made with Camp Aldersgate, the abutting property owner. A single development sign will be erected on Shackleford Road. The sign will be a pylon sign with an overall dimension of 8-feet in width by 18-feet in height. The individual lots will contain signage per the current ordinance standards for office and commercial developments or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area for office buildings and thirty-six feet in height and one hundred sixty square feet in area for commercial buildings. Building signage will comply with the typical ordinance standards or a maximum of ten percent of the facade area and per the agreement with Camp Aldersgate. The development is proposed with 3.5 acres of landscape area or 15 percent of the site excluding landscape buffers. The total building area comprises 4.0 acres or 18.2 percent and total paved area of 9.5 acres or 43.3 percent. The total green space on the site is 38.5 percent or 8.45 acres. The development is proposed as a phased development. Phase I will need to be sub -phased where Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be the first work initiated including public access, and utilities to serve the lots. The anticipated progress of work will follow the progression of public access being Lot 4, Lot 5 and Lot 3. Phase II will be the town house portion of the development. Phase III is the single-family portion of the development. The request includes a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of future phases with the initial development. In order to build the streets and lots along Shackleford Road in Phase I, advanced grading in portions of Phase II and Phase III will be required. A master grading plan has been provided. The Phase I lots are mostly fill lots and the public street is mostly in fill. Hillside material will need to be excavated from Phase II to fill the public street and lots in Phase I. The master grading plan has identified the area of excavation in Phase Il. According to the applicant all advanced grading will follow the master grading plan. Areas disturbed not planned for immediate development will be covered per the requirements of the Land Alteration Ordinance. 11 FILE NO.: Z-8262-A (Cont.) Staff is supportive of the requested revisions to the proposed site plan. The development is proposed as a mixed -use development containing residential, office and commercial uses. The development is integrating residential and commercial/office uses within a single building allowing the development to become a living and working environment. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the development of the site as proposed should not significantly impact the development or 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. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of additional phases with the development of the first phase. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 19, 2008) The applicant was present. 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. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of additional phases with the development of the first phase. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 12 June 19, 2008 ITEM NO.: 8 NAME: Rowan Village Revised Long -form PCD FILE NO.: Z-8262-A LOCATION: Located at the current terminus of Aldersgate Road and East of Shackleford Road, near the intersection of Old Shackleford Road DEVELOPER: Rowan Development LLC 641 Old Hickory Boulevard, #111 Brentwood, TN 37027 FNC�INFFR• Crafton, Tull, Sparks 10825 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 22 + acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 41 FT. NEW STREET: 1,563 LF CURRENT ZONING: PCD ALLOWED USES: Single-family, Multi -family, Office and Commercial PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PCD PROPOSED USE: Single-family, Multi -family, Office and Commercial VARIANCESANAIVERS REQUESTED: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of portions of the site with the construction of the first phase. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2007, the Little Rock Planning Commission reviewed a request for the rezoning of this site from MF-12 to PCD. The Board of Directors approved the rezoning request at their December 4, 2007, public hearing by the adoption of Ordinance No. 19,867. The approval rezoned a 22-acre tract of land for a mixed use development. The development was proposed in three phases. The first phase consisted of five lots of commercial development located along Shackleford Road. The Phase 11 portion of the June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8262-A development consisted of residential townhouse units and the third phase indicated 30 lots for detached single-family residences. The uses approved for the commercial lots were those allowed in C-3, General Commercial District excluding the following listed uses: Bar, lounge or tavern (except as part of a restaurant or hotel use), Cabinet or woodwork shop, College dormitory, College fraternity or sorority, 24-hour community welfare or health center, Feed store, Group care facility, Lodge or fraternal organization, Mortuary or funeral home, Pawnshop, Private club with dining or bar service, Recycling facility, automated, Taxidermist, Ambulance service post, Bus station and terminal, Crematorium, Upholstery shop, furniture, Upholstery shop, auto, Appliance repair, excepting as part of a larger use, Auto glass or muffler shop, excepting as part of a larger use, Beverage store, excepting on primarily marketing wine and/or fine liquor, Parking, commercial lot or garage, Drive-in theater. Auto parts, sales with limited motor vehicle parts installation, Auto repair, Service/gas station, Convenience store or retail or wholesale fuel outlet. The use of outdoor speakers or sound amplification systems was prohibited on the property except for one-half hour before and after the owner's or occupant's hours of being open to the general public. The operation of any such speaker and system was limited to those that did not emit sound that was plainly audible from Camp Aldersgate or a distance of 200 feet or more from the source of such sound. The Phase II townhouses were attached structures three stories in height with garages. The Phase III single-family residences were on lots which average 50-feet in width by 100-feet in depth with an alley system for rear loading garages. Buffers of existing and enhanced vegetation would be preserved between the development and Camp Aldersgate as well as adjacent to the skilled nursing facility to the east. As a part of the application process the City's Future Land Use Plan (LU07-11-03) was amended and the alignment for Aldersgate Road was relocated to the north through the Camp Aldersgate property. The applicant proposed to dedicate a 60-foot right of way for the purpose of constructing and dedicating to the City a 36-foot wide collector street off of Shackleford Road which would loop through the property and extend east to provide access to the single-family subdivision. The northernmost connection with Shackleford Road would align with the controlled intersection being built as part of the Shackleford Crossing Shopping Center development. The southern connection would align with Old Shackleford Road. K June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8262-A The single-family subdivision was served by private streets. An emergency access route from the end of Aldersgate Road to the new 60-foot public street would also be provided. The terminus of Aldersgate Road which currently dead ends at a barricade would be constructed to a cul-de-sac by the applicant. A single development sign was proposed on Shackleford Road. The sign would be a pylon sign with an overall dimension of 8-feet in width by 18-feet in height. As part of the approval Camp Aldersgate and the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church agreed to support the proposed Planned Commercial Development of the property subject to the following requirements, in addition to any other requirements imposed by current local, state and federal law and subject to their approval of the owner's landscape plan for the property to be submitted to the City at a later date: 1. Lighting and signage. No freestanding (lighted or unlighted) pole signs in excess of 20-feet will be permitted on the property. The property's parking lot lights shall not exceed 30 feet in height or be directed towards adjoining properties or roadways. The property's parking lot lights shall be full cut off, metal halide fixtures that utilize 400 watt or less horizontal bulbs with flat lenses to control glare and over spill of lighting. No downward lighting fixtures shall be permitted on the property except those specifically designed to light parking areas, service drives, sidewalks, and areas necessary for the protection of persons or property, and none shall exceed, the height or foot-candle specifications of the property's parking lot lights. Signage for the remaining portions of the property shall comply with Section 36-346(f) and 36-347 of the Little Rock Code as currently enacted. The property's northern most out parcel shall contain no building mounted signage facing north or northeast. 2. Use Restrictions. Owner agrees to place certain restrictions on the property prohibiting certain uses thereon, with said use restrictions being attached as Attachment "A". This requirement shall also apply if owner elected to self develop any of the property. 3. Security Fencing. So as to ensure continued perimeter security and buffering, the owner agrees to install and maintain a black chain -link security fence (the "Fence") at least 8 feet in height along the dividing line between the property and Camp Aldersgate's property. 3 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8262-A 4. Noise Pollution. Use of outdoor speakers or sound amplification systems shall be strictly prohibited on the property except for Y2 hour before and after the user's hours of being open to the general public. The operation of any such speaker or sound amplification system is limited to those that do not emit sound that is plainly audible from the dividing line between the property and Camp Aldersgate's property. 5. Master Street Plan Amendments. Owner is aware Camp Aldersgate and others may at some future time attempt to remove Aldersgate Road as a designated collector street from the City of Little Rock's Master Street Plan or to reclassify Aldersgate Road to a street with a lesser design capacity. Owner has no objection to any attempt to remove Aldersgate Road as a designated collector street from the City of Little Rock's Master Street Plan or to any attempt to reclassify Aldersgate Road to a street with a lesser design capacity. 6. Legal Matters and Continuing Cooperation. As to the items in enumerated paragraphs One (1), two (2), and four (4) above, owner agrees to provide a declaration of restrictive covenants consistent with the terms of this letter and in a form acceptable to Camp Aldersgate that will be part of the land for future uses and will file said declaration as part of the public record prior to its request for a Certificate of Occupancy for any building on the property. Approval of said declaration shall not be unreasonably withheld. Owner covenants that in connection with Camp Aldersgate's Executive Director of any change in status of development at the property to the extent that such development touches or impacts Camp Aldersgate. Owner shall provide reasonable prior notice of the commencement of excavation be given to the Executive Director in order that any necessary on -site preparations be made at Camp Aldersgate. The provisions of this letter shall be incorporated into (1) the final plan of development and the zoning ordinance amendments approved by the City of Little Rock and (2) any site plans or building plans to be approved by the City of Little Rock for any parcel within the property. The enumerated restrictions above shall automatically terminate in the event either Camp Aldersgate is no longer owner by the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church or other 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation or its property is no longer used for charitable purposes. Signed by the Executive Director of Camp Aldersgate and a representative of the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church." 4 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. _8 (Cont.) _ _ FILE NO.: Z-8262-A Attachment "A" Excluded Uses from Property a. Bar, lounge or tavern b. Cabinet and woodwork shop c. College dormitory d. College fraternity or sorority e. 24 hour community welfare or health center f. Feed store g. Group care facility h. Lodge or fraternal organization i. Mortuary or funeral home j. Pawnshop k. Private club with dining or bar service I. Recycling facility, automated m. Taxidermist n. Ambulance service post o. Auto parts sales or new or used auto sales p. Bus station and terminal q. Crematorium r. Upholstery shop, furniture s. Upholstery shop, auto t. Appliance repair, excepting as part of a larger use u. Auto glass or muffler shop, excepting as part of a larger use v. Beverage or liquor store w. Parking, commercial lot or garage x. Service/gas station, convenience store, or retail or wholesale fuel outlet y. Drive-in theater A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT"S STATEMENT: The developers are now requesting the following amendments and clarification to the previously approved PCD: The original Lot 2 has been split into 2 separate lots as shown on the revised plans. The proposed Lot 2 will contain of a 2-story structure with 15,000 square feet total. The second floor will be at parking lot grade that faces Shackleford and the first floor will be at parking lot grade that faces east toward the creek. Lot 1 and Lot 3 will comply with the building square footage allowed by C-2, General Commercial Zoning District. The lots will also comply with the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The maximum building height proposed is 27-feet as approved in the original PCD. 5 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8262-A 2. The original Lots 4 and 5 have been combined to make up a single Lot 5. The proposed Lot 5 will contain of a three (3) story structure with 45,000 square feet. All landscaping buffers will be as were originally approved. 3. The original Lot 3 will now be called out as Lot 4 and is proposed as a mixed use building. The building is proposed four stories with the first floor being a parking garage, the second floor containing office and retail and the third and fourth being town homes. The building footprint and overall layout have remained the same. 4. In order to build the streets and lots along Shackleford Road in Phase I, advanced grading in portions of Phase II and Phase III will be required. The request includes a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of future phases with the initial development. The overall residential density, allowed uses, agreements, conditions and landscape buffers that were approved with the original PCD will remain the same. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a wooded site located on the east side of Shackleford Road near the intersection with Old Shackleford Road. To the east of the site is Good Shepard Residential facilities with the skilled care nursing facility located along the eastern boundary of the site. To the west, across Shackleford Road, a 100-acre site is being developed as a shopping center development with office uses located along the southern boundary of the development. To the south of the site is vacant office zoned property and Our Way residential development. North of the site is Camp Aldersgate. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area property owners. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site and the John Barrow Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: Shackleford Road 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. Provide street names for the proposed public and private streets. For additional information, contact David Hathcock at 371-4808. 0 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8262-A 3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Shackleford Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. A pedestrian crossing across Shackleford Road should be provided at the south side of the north intersection. 4. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private property. 5. The driveway locations have not changed and certification of sight distance was provided with the original application. 6. At the northern driveway 3 exit lanes should be provided: 1 left turn lane, 1 thru lane, and 1 right turn lane. 7. If gates are proposed between public and private streets turn arounds must be provided for a WB-30 vehicle attempting to enter private portion of the development. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 8. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. The applicant desires to advanced grade the site. A variance is required to be requested for advanced grading with construction not imminent on all portions of the development. 9. A sketch grading and drainage plan has already been provided and reviewed by staff. If any changes occur a new grading and drainage plan should be provided. 10. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 11. A cul-de-sac should be provided at the end of Aldersgate Road as shown on the approved plan. 12. An emergency access should be provided through this development from Aldergate Road as shown on the approved plan. 13. The proposed public streets should be constructed to commercial street standards per the Master Street Plan with 5-foot sidewalks on both sides. 14. 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) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). 7 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8-(Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8262-A 15. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 16. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street improvements. Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for approval. 17. On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 18. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 19. 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. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Existing sewer main outfall located on the site. Easements must be provided on plat and no permanent construction will be allowed within the easements. Sewer main extension required with easements for all lots not presently serviced by Little Rock Wastewater. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entem : Additional easements are required. Contact Entergy for additional information. Center -Point Enerey: 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. An existing waterline easement, recorded as document 91-02755 in the office of the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, should be shown on the plans. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8262-A Fire_ Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contac the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Plannin : No comment. CATA: The site is not located on a dedicated CATA Bus Route. F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Commercial Development. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Shackleford Road is a Minor Arterial on the Plan. 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 Shackleford Road since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes in this immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan: The John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan covers this area. The Business and Commercial Goal states: To enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to located in the area as well as retention of existing businesses. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The buffers as indicated on the site plan are as were previously approved. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance E June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8262-A requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (May 29, 2008) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the amendment was being requested to increase the building height for the office building located along the southern perimeter and to allow grading of the second and third phases with the initial construction. Staff stated the buffers indicated on the site plan were indicated as the original approval. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated dedication of right of way along Shackleford Road was required per the Master Street Plan. Staff stated a sketch grading and drainage plan had previously been provided and questioned if there were any changes to the plan previously submitted. Staff stated the storm water detention ordinance would apply to the future development of the site. Staff also stated street improvement to the abutting roadways would be required per the Master Street Plan. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscape plans and automatic irrigation would be required at the time of development of each individual lot. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies. 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 May 29, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated the comments raised at the Subdivision Committee will be adhered to at the time of development. The current request is to allow a modification to the previously approved site plan for Rowan Village. There is a slight modification to the site design for each of the areas identified for development. All landscaping buffers will be as were originally approved. The previously approved list of uses and the commitment to Camp Aldersgate will not change with the amendment to the PCD request. Lots 1 and 3 will comply with the building square footage allowed by C-2, General Commercial Zoning District. The lots will also comply with the City's it$] June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8262-A minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The maximum building height proposed is 27-feet as approved in the original PCD. Lots 1 and 3 are indicated with a single building each. The buildings are proposed as an office or retail use. The site plan indicates the placement of drive -through service window which would allow for the development of the lots with a branch bank or fast food restaurant facility. Other uses of these buildings include office or retail which do not require the drive through facilities. The building will be a maximum of two stories and have a maximum height of 40 feet. Lot 2 will be split into 2 separate lots and be developed with a 2-story structure totaling 15,000 square feet. The second floor of the structure will be at parking lot grade on the west side of the building and the first floor will be at parking lot grade on the east side of the building. The maximum building height is 40 feet. Previously identified Lot 3 is now identified as Lot 4 and is proposed as a mixed use building. A 4-story building with the first floor a parking garage, the second floor office and retail and the third and fourth town homes are proposed. The building footprint and overall layout have remained the same. The maximum building height is 65 feet. The original Lots 4 and 5 have been combined to make up a single Lot 5. A 3-story structure containing 45,000 square feet is proposed. The building will contain a mix of office and commercial uses. The maximum height proposed is 50 feet. Town homes are proposed on Lots 6 and 7. The town home portion of the development will contain a maximum of 60 units. Parking is proposed within the structure and additional surface parking has been provided to serve as guest parking. The site plan includes 33 single-family residential lots. The lots are proposed with a minimum lot size of 40 feet by 100 feet or 4,000 square feet. Alleys are proposed along the rear of the structures. The buildings are proposed with a 10 foot front and rear yard setback and five foot side yard setbacks. The subdivision is proposed with private streets. Two tracts of open space have been identified on the site plan; both tracts containing 1.9096 acres. One tract located along the northeast portion of the site is identified containing walking paths and amenities such as playground equipment, a pavilion and picnic furniture. The site plan also includes a park or play area located on Lot 7 of the town home development. This area will also include amenities such as playground equipment, a pavilion and picnic furniture. 11 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION O.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8262-A The dumpsters have been noted on the site plan along with a note indicating the screening. The applicant has indicated the dumpster will be serviced during normal business hours. As was previously approved, screening will be placed along the single-family portion of the development and potentially along the townhouse development portion of the development. The northern perimeter screening will be placed in accordance with agreements made with Camp Aldersgate, the abutting property owner. A single development sign will be erected on Shackleford Road. The sign will be a pylon sign with an overall dimension of 8-feet in width by 18-feet in height. The individual lots will contain signage per the current ordinance standards for office and commercial developments or a maximum of six feet in height and sixty-four square feet in area for office buildings and thirty-six feet in height and one hundred sixty square feet in area for commercial buildings. Building signage will comply with the typical ordinance standards or a maximum of ten percent of the facade area and per the agreement with Camp Aldersgate. The development is proposed with 3.5 acres of landscape area or 15 percent of the site excluding landscape buffers. The total building area comprises 4.0 acres or 18.2 percent and total paved area of 9.5 acres or 43.3 percent. The total green space on the site is 38.5 percent or 8.45 acres. The development is proposed as a phased development. Phase I will need to be sub -phased where Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be the first work initiated including public access, and utilities to serve the lots. The anticipated progress of work will follow the progression of public access being Lot 4, Lot 5 and Lot 3. Phase II will be the town house portion of the development. Phase III is the single-family portion of the development. The request includes a variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of future phases with the initial development. In order to build the streets and lots along Shackleford Road in Phase I, advanced grading in portions of Phase II and Phase III will be required. A master grading plan has been provided. The Phase I lots are mostly fill lots and the public street is mostly in fill. Hillside material will need to be excavated from Phase II to fill the public street and lots in Phase I. The master grading plan has identified the area of excavation in Phase II. According to the applicant all advanced grading will follow the master grading plan. Areas disturbed not planned for immediate development will be covered per the requirements of the Land Alteration Ordinance. Staff is supportive of the requested revisions to the proposed site plan. The development is proposed as a mixed -use development containing residential, office and commercial uses. The development is integrating residential and commercial/office uses within a single building allowing the development to 12 June 19, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8262-A become a living and working environment. To staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the development of the site as proposed should not significantly impact the development or 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. Staff recommends approval of the variance request from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of additional phases with the development of the first phase. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 19, 2008) The applicant was present. 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. Staff also presented a recommendation of approval of the variance request from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow grading of additional phases with the development of the first phase. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 13 ITEM NO.: 8. NAME: Rowan Village Revised Long -form PCD Z-8262-A LOCATION: located at the current terminus of Aldersgate Road and East of Shackleford Road, near the intersection of Old Shackleford Road 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 Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than June 13, 2008. 2. A minimum of 10 to 15 percent of the site is to be designated to landscape. Provide the percentage provide. 3. Provide the percentage of building coverage, the percentage of landscaping and the percentage of paved area. 4. The site plan indicates the placement of a multi -story building along the southern perimeter of the site. 5. Provide details of the proposed phasing plan. Will all the buildings identified in Phase I be constructed in the first phase? 6. Identify on the site plan the proposed fencing along the northern perimeter consistent with the previous agreements made with Camp Aldersgate. 7. The previous approval listed uses as allowable uses for the site limiting the uses to those as indicated in a letter from Camp Aldersgate. Are there any modifications to the allowable uses? 8. Provide on the site plan the proposed screening fence along the southern and eastern perimeters of the site. 9. Provide any onsite fencing proposed within the single-family or multi -family portions of the development. 10.The site plan does not include dumpster facility locations. Provide the location of the dumpster facilities. Will the hours of dumpster service be limited? If so provide the hours of dumpster service. 11. Provide the maximum building height proposed for the development. 12. Parking for the town homes on Lot 6 is proposed under the units — will this area provide any guest parking? 13. Provide the percentage of commercial and percentage of office uses proposed for the building located on Lot 5. 14. Will the buildings proposed for Lots 1 — 3 and 4 be single user occupancy? 15. Note on the site plan a portion of the parking for Building 4 will be located underground. 16. Provide details of the advanced grading request. Variance/Waivers: A variance from the Land Alteration Ordinance to allow advanced grading of the site with the development of the first phase. Item # 8. Public Works Conditions: 1. Shackleford Road 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. Provide street names for the proposed public and private streets. For additional information, contact David Hathcock at 371-4808. 3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Shackleford Road including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. A pedestrian crossing across Shackleford Road should be provided at the south side of the north intersection. 4. No residential waste collection service will be provided on private streets unless the property owners association provides a waiver of damage claims for operations on private property. 5. The driveway locations have not changed and certification of sight distance was provided with the original application. 6. At the northern driveway 3 exit lanes should be provided: 1 left turn lane, 1 thru lane, and 1 right turn lane. 7. Are gates proposed between public and private streets? If so turn arounds must be provided for a WB-30 vehicle attempting to enter private portion of the development. A stacking distance of 30 feet from pavement must also be provided. 8. 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. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. The applicant desires to advanced grade the site. A variance is required to be requested for advanced grading with construction not imminent on all portions of the development. What will be cleared and constructed in Phase 1? 9. A sketch grading and drainage plan has already been provided and reviewed by staff. If any changes occur a new grading and drainage plan should be provided. 10. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 11.A cul-de-sac should be provided at the end of Aldersgate Road as shown on the approved plan. 12.An emergency access should be provided through this development from Aldergate Road as shown on the approved plan. 13. The proposed public streets should be constructed to commercial street standards per the Master Street Plan with 5 foot sidewalks on both sides. 14. 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) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner). 15. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 16. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street improvements. Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for approval. 17.On site striping and signage plans should be forwarded to Public Works, Traffic Engineering for approval with the site development package. 18.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Item # 8. Philpott) for more information. 19. 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. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Existing sewer main outfall located on the site. Easements must be provided on plat and no permanent construction will be allowed within the easements. Sewer main extension required with easements for all lots not presently serviced by Little Rock Wastewater. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: Additional easements are required. Contact Entergy for additional information. Center-Point_Energ : 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. An existing waterline easement, recorded as document 91-02755 in the office of the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, should be shown on the plans. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to this property. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contac the Little Rock Fire Department 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 1-430 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use for this property. The applicant has applied for a revision to a previously approved Planned Commercial Development. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Shackleford Road is a Min provides connections to and through an urbai provide short distance travel within the urbanizE limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and it Arterial on the Plan. A Minor Arterial area and their primary function is to J area. Entrances and exits should be pedestrians on Shackleford Road since Item # 8. it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes in this immediate vicinity. Neighborhood Action Plan: The John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan covers this area. The Business and Commercial Goal states: To enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to located in the area as well as retention of existing businesses. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The buffers as indicated on the site plan are as were previously approved. 3. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 5. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this tree covered site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Item # 8.