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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8308 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8308 NAME: Calvary Bread of Life Ministries Short -form PID LOCATION: Located between West 33rd and West 34th fronting Jane Street and Mabelvale Pike Road DEVELOPER: Calvary Bread of Life Ministries P.O. Box 20212 Little Rock, AR 72221 ENGINEER: BT Engineers 1501 Market Street Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 0.8046 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING: PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1-2, Light Industrial District Light Industrial Uses NUB 1-2, Light Industrial District uses and Add a Church VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The request is a rezoning of the site from 1-2, Light Industrial District to PID to add a church as an allowable use for the property. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing building and parking with no modifications to the exterior of the structure and limited interior renovations will be undertaken to add a sanctuary, classroom space and restroom facilities. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located with frontage on Mabelvale Pike, Jane Street, West 33rd and West 34th Streets. The front of the building appears to front West 33rd Street. The building is a vacant industrial building. There are a number of uses located FILE NO.: Z-8308 (Cont. on this block including, residential, an auto repair garage and a plumbing supply company. To the east of the site is a residential neighborhood. To the south of the site are industrial uses. North of the site is a hotel and a drive-in restaurant. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents. The South of Asher Neighborhood Association, all property owners located within 200 feet of the site 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. Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required along the frontage of the property. 2. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 33rd Street and Jane Street. 3. The southeastern portion of the structure is located in the 100-year floodplain. This structure appears to be a pre -FIRM structure. Any additions to the structure in the future will require the lowest finished floor elevation of the new addition to elevated to 1 foot above the base flood elevation. 4. The alley is recommended to be abandoned and easements maintained for utilities. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main located within the alley. No new construction is allowed over the existing sewer main. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. If a larger and/or 2 FILE NO.: Z-8308 (Cont.) additional meter is needed, 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. Install and place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14, the Rosedale Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District to Planned Industrial Development to add a church as an allowable use to the property. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Mabelvale Pike 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 Mabelvale Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jane, West 33`d and West 34th Streets are shown as Local Streets. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. 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. 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 III bike route is shown along Mabelvale Pike. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Economic Development goal states: "To create a healthy economic climate that encourages investment, reinvestment, and diversity of employment opportunities." 3 FILE NO.: Z-8308 (Cont. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Landscaping will be required with any new on site parking or with the red evelopment/rehabilitation of the existing structure(s). G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 24, 2008) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff questioned if the church would house a daycare or offer a mother's day out. Staff also questioned if the site would be used as a "soup kitchen". Staff questioned the days and hours of operation of the facility. Staff also questioned the proposed parking plan. Staff requested the applicant provide the proposed signage plan including the location, total height and total area. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a 20 foot radial dedication was required at the intersection of West 33`d and Jane Streets. Staff also stated the southeastern portion of the building was located within the floodplain and future construction would be required to be constructed above the base flood elevation. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscaping would be required with any new on -site parking or with the redevelopment or rehabilitation of the existing structure. Staff noted comments provided by the various other departments and agencies stating if there were specific concerns the applicant should contact the agency directly. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. R ANALYSIS: The applicant has submitted a revised cover letter addressing most of the issue raised at the January 24, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. A revised site plan indicates the placement of a ground mounted sign at the intersection of West 33`d and Jane Streets. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of eight feet and sixty-four square feet in area. Building signage is proposed consistent with signage allowed in industrial zones. The church has a seating capacity of 250 — 300 persons. Church service and Prayer service hours are Tuesday and Thursday 12 am to 1 am, Friday 9 pm to 11 pm, Sunday norning 9 am to 12 noon and Sunday night 6 pm to 8:30 pm. There will not be a mother's day out program nor will the site house a soup kitchen. M FILE NO.: Z-8308 (Cont. The site contains parking for 30 vehicles and the applicant has indicated agreements from adjoining property owners to allow additional parking on neighboring lots. The activities of the church will not impose on the hours of operation for the adjoining businesses so the shared parking should not cause a significant impact on the area. The ordinance would typically require the placement of 75 parking spaces to serve a church with a seating capacity of 300 persons. Although the indicated parking is less than one half the typical requirement staff does not feel this will significantly impact the area if additional parking can be secured off site. Staff recommends the applicant provide the parking agreements from the adjoining property owners. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is presently zoned 1-2, Light Industrial District and the request is to add a church as an allowable use for the property. Staff does not feel based on the uses in the area the addition of a church to this site will adversely impact the adjoining properties. 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 the applicant provide the parking agreements from the adjoining property owners. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 14, 2008) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to send the required notices and the item needed to be deferred. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the February 28, 2008 meeting. A motion was made to approve the item as presented by staff on the consent agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 28, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of 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 the applicant provide the parking agreements from the adjoining property owners. 5 FILE NO.: Z-8308 There was no further discussion of the item. placement of the item on the consent agenda vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. The chair entertained a motion for for approval. The motion carried by a R February 28, 2008 ITEM NO.: K FILE NO.: Z-8308 NAME: Calvary Bread of Life Ministries Short -form PID LOCATION: Located between West 33rd and West 34th fronting Jane Street and Mabelvale Pike Road DEVELOPER: Calvary Bread of Life Ministries P.O. Box 20212 Little Rock, AR 72221 FnIrINFFR- BT Engineers 1501 Market Street Little Rock, AR 72211 CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF 1-2, Light Industrial District Light Industrial Uses .9 1-2, Light Industrial District uses and Add a Church VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The request is a rezoning of the site from 1-2, Light Industrial District to PID to add a church as an allowable use for the property. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing building and parking with no modifications to the exterior of the structure and limited interior renovations will be undertaken to add a sanctuary, classroom space and restroom facilities. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located with frontage on Mabelvale Pike, Jane Street, West 33rd and West 34th Streets. The front of the building appears to front West 33rd Street. February 28, 2008 ITEM NO.: K Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8308 The building is a vacant industrial building. There are a number of uses located on this block including, residential, an auto repair garage and a plumbing supply company. To the east of the site is a residential neighborhood. To the south of the site are industrial uses. North of the site is a hotel and a drive-in restaurant. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area residents. The South of Asher Neighborhood Association, all property owners located within 200 feet of the site 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. Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required along the frontage of the property. 2. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 33rd Street and Jane Street. 3. The southeastern portion of the structure is located in the 100-year floodplain. This structure appears to be a pre -FIRM structure. Any additions to the structure in the future will require the lowest finished floor elevation of the new addition to elevated to 1 foot above the base flood elevation. 4. The alley is recommended to be abandoned and easements maintained for utilities. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main located within the alley. No new construction is allowed over the existing sewer main. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. VA February 28, 2008 ITEM NO.: K (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8308 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. If a larger and/or additional meter is needed, 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: Install and place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14, the Rosedale Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District to Planned Industrial Development to add a church as an allowable use to the property. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Mabelvale Pike 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 Mabelvale Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jane, West 33rd and West 34th Streets are shown as Local Streets. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. 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. 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 ill bike route is shown along Mabelvale Pike. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Economic Development goal states: "To create a healthy economic climate that encourages investment, reinvestment, and diversity of employment opportunities." 3 February 28, 2008 ITEM.NO.: K(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8308 Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Landscaping will be required with any new on site parking or with the red evelopment/rehabiIitation of the existing structure(s). G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 24, 2008) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were a few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff questioned if the church would house a daycare or offer a mother's day out. Staff also questioned if the site would be used as a "soup kitchen". Staff questioned the days and hours of operation of the facility. Staff also questioned the proposed parking plan. Staff requested the applicant provide the proposed signage plan including the location, total height and total area. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a 20 foot radial dedication was required at the intersection of West 33Id and Jane Streets. Staff also stated the southeastern portion of the building was located within the floodplain and future construction would be required to be constructed above the base flood elevation. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated landscaping would be required with any new on -site parking or with the redevelopment or rehabilitation of the existing structure. Staff noted comments provided by the various other departments and agencies stating if there were specific concerns the applicant should contact the agency directly. 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 has submitted a revised cover letter addressing most of the issue raised at the January 24, 2008, Subdivision Committee meeting. A revised site plan indicates the placement of a ground mounted sign at the intersection of West 33�d and Jane Streets. The sign is proposed with a maximum height of eight feet and sixty-four square feet in area. Building signage is proposed consistent with signage allowed in industrial zones. The church has a seating capacity of 250 — 300 persons. Church service and Prayer service hours are Tuesday and Thursday 12 am to 1 am, Friday 9 pm to 11 pm, Sunday norning 9 am to 12 noon and Sunday night 6 pm to 8:30 pm. 0 February 28, 2008 ITEM NO.: K (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8308 There will not be a mother's day out program nor will the site house a soup kitchen. The site contains parking for 30 vehicles and the applicant has indicated agreements from adjoining property owners to allow additional parking on neighboring lots. The activities of the church will not impose on the hours of operation for the adjoining businesses so the shared parking should not cause a significant impact on the area. The ordinance would typically require the placement of 75 parking spaces to serve a church with a seating capacity of 300 persons. Although the indicated parking is less than one half the typical requirement staff does not feel this will significantly impact the area if additional parking can be secured off site. Staff recommends the applicant provide the parking agreements from the adjoining property owners. Staff is supportive of the request. The site is presently zoned 1-2, Light Industrial District and the request is to add a church as an allowable use for the property. Staff does not feel based on the uses in the area the addition of a church to this site will adversely impact the adjoining properties. I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends the applicant provide the parking agreements from the adjoining property owners. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 14, 2008) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to send the required notices and the item needed to be deferred. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the February 28, 2008 meeting. A motion was made to approve the item as presented by staff on the consent agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 28, 2008) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of 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 5 February 28, 2008 ITEM NO.: K (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8308 recommendation the applicant provide the parking agreements from the adjoining property owners. 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 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. M ITEM NO.: 15. NAME: Calvary Bread of Life Ministries Short -form PID LOCATION: located between West 33Id and West 34th fronting Jane Street and Mabelvale Pike Road Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of all 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 January 30, 2008. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 8, 2008. 2. Provide the days and hours of operation. 3. Provide the seating capacity of the church facility. 4. Provide details of any proposed signage including ground mounted signage and building signage. Provide the location of proposed ground mounted signage including total height and total area. Provide location of proposed building signage including the maximum sign area. 5. Any additional site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. 6. Provide the existing number of parking spaces on the site. 7. Will the church offer services such as mother's day out or daycare? If so provide the number of children to be served and the days and hours of the service. 8. Is the church planning a food service such as a "soup kitchen" at this location? Neiahborhood Associations — South of Asher Neighborhood Association Variance[Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Mabelvale Pike is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required along the frontage of the property. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of West 33rd Street and Jane Street. 3. The southeastern portion of the structure is located in the 100 year floodplain. This structure appears to be a pre -FIRM structure. Any additions to the structure in the future will require the lowest finished floor elevation of the new addition to elevated to 1 foot above the base flood elevation. 4. The alley is recommended to be abandoned and easements maintained for utilities. Item # 15. 5. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main located within the alley. No new construction is allowed over the existing sewer main. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Enter : No comment received - Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. If a larger and/or additional meter is needed, 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: Install and place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #14, the Rosedale Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning_ Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Light Industrial for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District to Planned Industrial Development to add a church as an allowable use to the property. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: Mabelvale Pike 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 Mabelvale Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jane, West 33rd and West 34th Streets are shown as Local Streets. The primary function of a Local Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. 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. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Item # 15. Bicycle Plan: A Class III bike route is shown along Mabelvale Pike. A Class III bikeway is a signed route on a street shared with traffic. No additional paving or right-of-way is required. Class III bicycle route signage may be required. Neighborhood Action Plan: This area is covered by the Oak Forest Neighborhood Action Plan. The Economic Development goal states: "To create a healthy economic climate that encourages investment, reinvestment, and diversity of employment opportunities." Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. Landscaping will be required with any new on site parking or with the redevelopment/rehabilitation of the existing structure(s). Additional Comment —The P{annin Commission and Board of Directors will no Ion er allow presentation boards to resent materials. You must have all presentation material in a size that can be prowected on the screen — a maximum size of 11 x 17 but preferably the material should be no larger than 8 Y2 by 14. 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, January 30, 2008. Item # 15.