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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8295 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8295 NAME: Velvatex Beauty College Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive DEVELOPER: Barbara Douglas 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 RI IR\/FYnR- Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.35 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF R-3, Single-family — Non -conforming Beauty College Single-family and Non -conforming Beauty College PCD Beauty College VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: Velvatex College has submitted an application for a Planned Commercial Development for the property located at 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The property is presently zoned R-3, Single-family and is the location of Velvatex College, which has existed since 1924. The applicant is proposing a small expansion to the existing structure along the rear fagade. The new addition will be 16-feet by 54-feet and contain approximately 865 square feet. FILE NO_: Z-8295 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains the Beauty College and associated parking. To the west of the site are residential units including duplex and single-family. South of the site is Arkansas Baptist College and to the east of the site are office, commercial and residential uses. Immediately north of the site is a multi -family structure. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the proposed site along with the Central High and Downtown Neighborhood Associations and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300-feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 16th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. 2. Provide asphalt pavement to alley. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and Master Street Plan. Provide access ramps at the alley and at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and driveway. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Provide driveway apron on alley. 6. Close curb cut on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. 7. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. 8. Remove driveway on West 16th Street. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8295 (Cont. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #11, the Martin Luther King Drive Route, F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development to allow an existing business to add additional square footage. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Dr. Martin Luther King Drive is shown as a Minor Arterial. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class II bike route is shown along Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a five-foot (5') shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not currently covered by a City recognized neighborhood plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 3 FILE NO.: Z-8295 (Cont. 2. A twenty percent (20%) upgrade is required towards the landscape ordinance. 3. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the northern perimeter of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 29, 2007) Ms. Barbara Douglas was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff requested the applicant provide the total number of students, the days and hours of operation and if there were any sales from the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a twenty -foot radial dedication was required at the intersection. Staff also stated all drives would be required constructed of concrete aprons. Staff stated the existing alley would require paving with the approval of the request. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a twenty percent upgrade in landscaping was required with the new construction. Staff also stated screening would be required along the perimeters where abutting residentially zoned or used property. 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 response addressing the issues raised at the November 29, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated there are 24 students of the college and two classes per day. The classes are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for the first class and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the second. The school presently operates Wednesday through Saturday but the request includes the allowance to operate within the hours approved Monday through Saturday should additional classes be added in the future. Presently the school does not provide products for sale to the public. The applicant is requesting the ability to sell salon products in the future. The applicant is proposing a small expansion to the existing building containing 865 square feet. The addition will be located to the rear of the building. No new signage is proposed. The applicant has indicated an upgrade in landscaping will be provided with the new development. rd FILE NO.: Z-8295 (Cont. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is a non -conforming use, which has existed in the neighborhood for a number of years and does not appear to have impacted the area. To staff's knoWedge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the rezoning to recognize the existing use and allow a small expansion will not significantly impact 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: (JANUARY 3, 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. 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. GW January 3, 2008 ITEM NO.: 16 NAME: Velvatex Beauty College Short -form PCD LOCATION: Located at 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive DEVELOPER: Barbara Douglas 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 SURVEYOR: Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.35 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: FILE NO.: Z-8295 NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF R-3, Single-family — Non -conforming Beauty College Single-family and Non -conforming Beauty College PCD Beauty College VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Velvatex College has submitted an application for a Planned Commercial Development for the property located at 1520 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. The property is presently zoned R-3, Single-family and is the location of Velvatex College, which has existed since 1924. The applicant is proposing a small expansion to the existing structure along the rear facade. The new addition will be 16-feet by 54-feet and contain approximately 865 square feet. January 3, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: FILE NO.: Z-8295 The site contains the Beauty College and associated parking. To the west of the site are residential units including duplex and single-family. South of the site is Arkansas Baptist College and to the east of the site are office, commercial and residential uses. Immediately north of the site is a multi -family structure. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the proposed site along with the Central High and Downtown Neighborhood Associations and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300-feet of the site were notified of the Public Hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITION 1. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 16th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. 2. Provide asphalt pavement to alley. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and Master Street Plan. Provide access ramps at the alley and at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and driveway. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Provide driveway apron on alley. 6. Close curb cut on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. 7. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. 8. Remove driveway on West 16th Street. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. 2 January 3, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8295 Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #11, the Martin Luther King Drive Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development to allow an existing business to add additional square footage. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Dr. Martin Luther King Drive is shown as a Minor Arterial. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class II bike route is shown along Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a five-foot (5') shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. 3 January 3, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 16 (Cont. G H FILE NO.: Z-8295 Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not currently covered by a City recognized neighborhood plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. A twenty percent (20%) upgrade is required towards the landscape ordinance. 3. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the northern perimeter of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 29, 2007) Ms. Barbara Douglas was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a few outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff requested the applicant provide the total number of students, the days and hours of operation and if there were any sales from the site. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a twenty -foot radial dedication was required at the intersection. Staff also stated all drives would be required constructed of concrete aprons. Staff stated the existing alley would require paving with the approval of the request. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a twenty percent upgrade in landscaping was required with the new construction. Staff also stated screening would be required along the perimeters where abutting residentially zoned or used property. 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. ANALYSIS - The applicant submitted a response addressing the issues raised at the November 29, 2007, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated there are 24 students of the college and two classes per day. The ll January 3, 2008 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. 16(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8295 classes are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for the first class and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the second. The school presently operates Wednesday through Saturday but the request includes the allowance to operate within the hours approved Monday through Saturday should additional classes be added in the future. Presently the school does not provide products for sale to the public. The applicant is requesting the ability to sell salon products in the future. The applicant is proposing a small expansion to the existing building containing 865 square feet. The addition will be located to the rear of the building. No new signage is proposed. The applicant has indicated an upgrade in landscaping will be provided with the new development. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is a non -conforming use, which has existed in the neighborhood for a number of years and does not appear to have impacted the area. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff feels the rezoning to recognize the existing use and allow a small expansion will not significantly impact 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: (JANUARY 3, 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. 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. 5 ITEM NO.: 16. NAME: Velvatex Beauty College Short -form PCD LOCATION: located at 1520 Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Planning Staff Comments: Z-8295 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 December 19, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than December 28, 2007. 2. Provide a cover letter outlining the proposed project including the number of employees, the number of students, the days and hours of operation, activities or sales from the site. 3. Will any additional landscaping or screening be added to the site? Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of W. 16th Street and Martin Luther King Drive. 2. Provide asphalt pavement to alley. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and Master Street Plan. Provide access ramps at the alley and at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and driveway. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Provide driveway apron on alley. 6. Close curb cut on Martin Luther King Drive. 7. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. 8. Remove driveway on 16t" Street. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this property. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Enerav: No comment received. Item # 16. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact Carroll Keatts at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #11, the M.L. King, Jr. Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Central City Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Neighborhood Commercial. The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development to allow an existing business to add additional square footage. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Martin Luther King Drive is shown as a Minor Arterial. 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 Martin Luther King Drive since it is a Minor Arterial. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Bicycle Plan: A Class II bike route is shown along Martin Luther King Drive. A Class II bikeway is located on the street as either a 5' shoulder or six foot marked bike lane. Additional paving and right of way may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is not currently covered by a city recognized neighborhood plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimum landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. A twenty percent (20%) upgrade is required towards the landscape ordinance. 3. Street trees are required. 4. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the northern Item # 16. perimeter of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. 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, December 5, 2007. Item # 16.