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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8432 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8432 NAME: Jones Street Short -form PD-R LOCATION: Located 4001, 4005, 4009, 4011 and 4015 Jones Street DEVELOPER: D & A Doyne Family Limited Partnership P.O. Box 166 College Station, AR 72053 .qI IR\/FYOR, Ben Kittler, Jr. 701 North Reynolds Road Bryant, AR 72022 AREA: 0.95 acres CURRENT ZONING: ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 AF, Agriculture and Forestry FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Agriculture, Forestry and Single-family -M 3 Buildings of multi -family housing (12 units total) VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: A five (5) year deferral of the required street construction to Frazier Pike. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this site from AF, Agriculture and Forestry to PD-R to allow for the construction of three buildings of residential housing. Each of the buildings will contain four (4) units for a total of twelve (12) units on the site. Each of the units will contain three (3) bedrooms. Parking is indicated from Jones Street in two (2) parking areas. A parking area located south of Building 1 is proposed with seven (7) parking spaces and a parking area located south of Building 2 is proposed containing fourteen (14) parking spaces. The buildings are proposed as wood framed construction, two stories in height, with vinyl siding. The buildings are proposed constructed with a 6 on 12 pitch FILE NO.: Z-8432 (Cont. roof covered with asphalt shingles. The site lighting will consist of light fixtures located on the front porches of each building in addition to Entergy Arkansas installing pole lamps at each corner of the property along Jones Street. All lighting will be shielded downward and into the site to not reflect onto adjacent properties. A right of way dedication of forty-five feet (45) feet from centerline is proposed on Frazier Pike and twenty-five (25) feet from centerline on Jones Street per the Master Street Plan. The applicant is requesting a five-year deferral of the required street improvements to Frazier Pike. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant with the exception of a single-family home located near the northeast corner of the site. To the east is an elementary school and to the northeast is a daycare center. Other uses in the area include residential and a church. Frazier Pike is a two lane State Highway with no sidewalks and open ditches for drainage. Jones Street appears to have been constructed as a service drive for the elementary school and is a narrow roadway with curb and gutter but no sidewalk. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The College Station Progressive League Neighborhood Association, all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the proposed development were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Frazier 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. 2. Jones Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Frazier Pike and Jones Street. 4. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Frazier Pike including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from the centerline with the sidewalk on the property line. 5. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Jones Street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. Jones Street 2 FILE NO.: Z-8432 (Cont. E. today has curb and gutter on both sides and is being used by the elementary school. Jones Street is 16 feet wide from back of curb to back of curb with 12 feet in width of asphalt pavement. At least 20 feet in width of asphalt pavement should be provided for emergency access. The new back of curb should be located 16 feet from the centerline. The street improvements should be constructed from Frazier Pike to the south property line of the southern most lot. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 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. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10. Streetlights are required per Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code of ordinances. 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. 11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 12. 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). UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer is available to this property. Entergy: Approved as submitted. 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. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. The facilities on -site will be private. When 3 FILE NO.: Z-8432 (Co meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Plan: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #20 — the College Station Route F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Sweet Home/College Station Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to Planned Development Residential for five duplex houses. A Land Use Plan amendment (LU09-24-01) from Single Family to Residential Medium Density is a separate item on this agenda. Master Street Plan: Frazier Pike is 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 Frazier Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jones Street is a Local Street. 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: There are no bike routes in this area. Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a twenty-two (22') foot wide land use buffer along the southern property line. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. 0 FILE NO.: Z-8432 (Cont. 3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6'9") wide land use buffer to separate this proposed development from the residential property on the eastern and southern perimeter of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of these buffers are to remain undisturbed. 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 eastern and southern perimeters of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. 5. The landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance require a six foot nine inches (6'-9") minimum landscape strip along Jones Street. A variance from the landscape ordinance requirements must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any lesser amount. 6. The landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance require a twenty- two foot (20') minimum landscape strip along Frazier Pike. A variance from the landscape ordinance requirements must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any lesser amount. 7. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum landscape strip of three feet (3) to be located between the parking lot and the building. 8. A water source must be located within seventy-five feet (75) of all landscaped areas. 9. These calculations take into account the proposed development is located within a designated mature area of the City. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 26, 2009) Mr. Dexter Doyne was present. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested details of the proposed lighting for the development. Staff also questioned trash collection for the site. Staff stated any decks, proches or patios should be shown on the proposed plan. Staff also requested details of any proposed signage. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Frazier Pike was classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial which would require a dedication of right of way 45 feet from centerline. Staff stated Jones Street would require a dedication of right of way 25 feet from centerline. Staff stated Jones should be improved with an additional 12 feet of paving. Staff stated curb, gutter and sidewalk were also required. Staff stated a grading permit was required prior to any clearing or grading on the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a 22 foot land use buffer was required along the southern perimeter of the site. Staff stated a six foot nine inch land use buffer was required along the western perimeter and along Jones FILE NO.: Z-8432 (Cont. Street. Staff stated screening was required along the eastern and southern perimeters. Staff stated a water source within 75 feet of landscaped areas was required. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May 27, 2009, addressing the issues raised at the February 26, 2009, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised site plan includes three (3) two-story buildings for a total of twelve (12) units and associated parking. The units will be constructed of wood frame with vinyl siding exteriors. The roof is proposed with a 6 on 12 pitch covered with asphalt shingles. Each of the units is proposed with three (3) bedrooms. The site plan indicates the placement of twenty-one (21) parking spaces contained within two (2) parking areas. Based on typical ordinance standards for multi -family development a total of eighteen parking spaces is typically required. Based on typical ordinance standards the parking is adequate to serve the development. The site plan has not addressed signage. Staff recommends if a development sign is proposed signage be limited to signage allowed in multi -family zones or a single ground mounted sign with a maximum of height of six (6) feet and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Staff also recommends any wall signage be limited to not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area. Landscaping comments have been addressed. The revised site plan indicates the placement of a six (6) foot screening fence along the eastern property line. The site plan includes the placement of a land use buffer in this area averaging twenty-two (22) feet and in no case less than nine (9) feet. The southern perimeter is indicated with a screening fence and a land use buffer averaging twenty-five (25) feet. The street buffer along Jones Street is indicated with a minimum of 21.7 feet. The applicant has indicated a dedication of right of way and placement of a sidewalk along Frazier Pike as required by staff. Jones Street is indicated with a dedication of right of way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline and the addition of paving to allow two lanes of traffic. Curb, gutter and sidewalk will be added to the east side of Jones Street abutting the applicant's property. The applicant is seeking a five (5) year deferral of the required street improvements to Frazier Pike. These improvements are to include the addition of an additional lane and the placement of a sidewalk at the property line. Staff is N FILE NO.: Z-8432 supportive of the deferral request. Staff recommends the deferral of the required street improvements to Frazier Pike for a period of five (5) years or until adjacent development occurs, whichever occurs first. Staff is supportive of the request. The housing is proposed constructed with similar materials, roof pitch and building height as typical single-family development. This development will offer a housing type not immediately available in this area. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the construction of the residential housing as proposed will adversely impact the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 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 development signage be limited to signage allowed in multi -family zones or a single ground mounted sign with a maximum height of six (6) feet and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Staff also recommends any wall signage be limited to not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area. Staff recommends approval of the deferral request for the required street improvements to Frazier Pike for a period of five (5) years or until adjacent development occurs, whichever occurs first. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 19, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had requested on March 4, 2009, a deferral of the item to the April 30, 2009, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for deferral of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. STAFF UPDATE. - The applicant submitted a request dated April 14, 2009, requesting a deferral of this item to the June 11, 2009, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. 7 FILE NO.: Z-8432(Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 2009) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated April 14, 2009, requesting a deferral of the item to the June 11, 2009, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 2009) 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 presented a recommendation development signage be limited to signage allowed in multi -family zones or a single ground mounted sign with a maximum height of six (6) feet and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Staff also presented a recommendation any wall signage be limited to not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the deferral request for the required street improvements to Frazier Pike for a period of five (5) years or until adjacent development occurs, whichever occurs first. 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. 0 June 11, 2009 ITEM NO.: CA NAME: Jones Street Short -form PD-R FILE NO.: Z-8432 LOCATION: Located 4001, 4005, 4009, 4011 and 4015 Jones Street DEVELOPER: D & A Doyne Family Limited Partnership P.O. Box 166 College Station, AR 72053 SURVEYOR; Ben Kittler, Jr. 701 North Reynolds Road Bryant, AR 72022 AREA: 0.95 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE MBER OF LOTS: 1 AF, Agriculture and Forestry FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF Agriculture, Forestry and Single-family -M 3 Buildings of multi -family housing (12 units total) VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED construction to Frazier Pike. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: A five (5) year deferral of the required street The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this site from AF, Agriculture and Forestry to PD-R to allow for the construction of three buildings of residential housing. Each of the buildings will contain four (4) units for a total of twelve (12) units on the site. Each of the units will contain three (3) bedrooms. Parking is indicated from Jones Street in two (2) parking areas. A parking area located south of Building 1 is proposed with seven (7) parking spaces and a parking area located south of Building 2 is proposed containing fourteen (14) parking spaces. The buildings are proposed as wood framed construction, two stories in height, with vinyl siding. The buildings are proposed constructed with a 6 on 12 pitch June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8432 roof covered with asphalt shingles. The site lighting will consist of light fixtures located on the front porches of each building in addition to Entergy Arkansas installing pole lamps at each corner of the property along Jones Street. All lighting will be shielded downward and into the site to not reflect onto adjacent properties. A right of way dedication of forty-five feet (45) feet from centerline is proposed on Frazier Pike and twenty-five (25) feet from centerline on Jones Street per the Master Street Plan. The applicant is requesting a five-year deferral of the required street improvements to Frazier Pike. B. EXISTING CONDITION The site is vacant with the exception of a single-family home located near the northeast corner of the site. To the east is an elementary school and to the northeast is a daycare center. Other uses in the area include residential and a church. Frazier Pike is a two lane State Highway with no sidewalks and open ditches for drainage. Jones Street appears to have been constructed as a service drive for the elementary school and is a narrow roadway with curb and gutter but no sidewalk. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. The College Station Progressive League Neighborhood Association, all owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the proposed development were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Frazier 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. 2. Jones Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Frazier Pike and Jones Street. 4. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Frazier Pike including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from the centerline with the sidewalk on the property line. E June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: CA (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8432 5. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Jones Street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. Jones Street today has curb and gutter on both sides and is being used by the elementary school. Jones Street is 16 feet wide from back of curb to back of curb with 12 feet in width of asphalt pavement. At least 20 feet in width of asphalt pavement should be provided for emergency access. The new back of curb should be located 16 feet from the centerline. The street improvements should be constructed from Frazier Pike to the south property line of the southern most lot. 6. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 7. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 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. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10. Streetlights are required per Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code of ordinances. 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. 11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 12. 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). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer is available to this property. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Ener_ v: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. 3 June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C_1 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z-8432 Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. 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. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #20 — the College Station Route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the Sweet Home/College Station Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to Planned Development Residential for five duplex houses. A Land Use Plan amendment (LU09-24-01) from Single Family to Residential Medium Density is a separate item on this agenda. Master Street Plan: Frazier Pike is 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 Frazier Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jones Street is a Local Street. 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: There are no bike routes in this area. Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. M June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.. C.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8432 Landscape; 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a twenty-two (22') foot wide land use buffer along the southern property line. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. 3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (69") wide land use buffer to separate this proposed development from the residential property on the eastern and southern perimeter of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of these buffers are to remain undisturbed. 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 eastern and southern perimeters of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. 5. The landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance require a six foot nine inches (6-9") minimum landscape strip along Jones Street. A variance from the landscape ordinance requirements must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any lesser amount. 6. The landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance require a twenty- two foot (20') minimum landscape strip along Frazier Pike. A variance from the landscape ordinance requirements must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any lesser amount. 7. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum landscape strip of three feet (3) to be located between the parking lot and the building. 8. A water source must be located within seventy-five feet (75) of all landscaped areas. 9. These calculations take into account the proposed development is located within a designated mature area of the City. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 26, 2009) Mr. Dexter Doyne was present. Staff presented an overview of the development stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff requested details of the proposed lighting for the development. Staff also questioned trash collection for the site. Staff stated any decks, proches or patios 6i June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C-1 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8432 should be shown on the proposed plan. Staff also requested details of any proposed signage. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated Frazier Pike was classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial which would require a dedication of right of way 45 feet from centerline. Staff stated Jones Street would require a dedication of right of way 25 feet from centerline. Staff stated Jones should be improved with an additional 12 feet of paving. Staff stated curb, gutter and sidewalk were also required. Staff stated a grading permit was required prior to any clearing or grading on the site. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a 22 foot land use buffer was required along the southern perimeter of the site. Staff stated a six foot nine inch land use buffer was required along the western perimeter and along Jones Street. Staff stated screening was required along the eastern and southern perimeters. Staff stated a water source within 75 feet of landscaped areas was required. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS; The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on May 27, 2009, addressing the issues raised at the February 26, 2009, Subdivision Committee meeting. The revised site plan includes three (3) two-story buildings for a total of twelve (12) units and associated parking. The units will be constructed of wood frame with vinyl siding exteriors. The roof is proposed with a 6 on 12 pitch covered with asphalt shingles. Each of the units is proposed with three (3) bedrooms. The site plan indicates the placement of twenty-one (21) parking spaces contained within two (2) parking areas. Based on typical ordinance standards for multi -family development a total of eighteen parking spaces is typically required. Based on typical ordinance standards the parking is adequate to serve the development. The site plan has not addressed signage. Staff recommends if a development sign is proposed signage be limited to signage allowed in multi -family zones or a single ground mounted sign with a maximum of height of six (6) feet and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Staff also recommends any wall signage be limited to not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area. 0 June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: CA (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8432 Landscaping comments have been addressed. The revised site plan indicates the placement of a six (6) foot screening fence along the eastern property line. The site plan includes the placement of a land use buffer in this area averaging twenty-two (22) feet and in no case less than nine (9) feet. The southern perimeter is indicated with a screening fence and a land use buffer averaging twenty-five (25) feet. The street buffer along Jones Street is indicated with a minimum of 21.7 feet. The applicant has indicated a dedication of right of way and placement of a sidewalk along Frazier Pike as required by staff. Jones Street is indicated with a dedication of right of way twenty-five (25) feet from centerline and the addition of paving to allow two lanes of traffic. Curb, gutter and sidewalk will be added to the east side of Jones Street abutting the applicant's property. The applicant is seeking a five (5) year deferral of the required street improvements to Frazier Pike. These improvements are to include the addition of an additional lane and the placement of a sidewalk at the property line. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. Staff recommends the deferral of the required street improvements to Frazier Pike for a period of five (5) years or until adjacent development occurs, whichever occurs first. Staff is supportive of the request. The housing is proposed constructed with similar materials, roof pitch and building height as typical single-family development. This development will offer a housing type not immediately available in this area. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. Staff does not feel the construction of the residential housing as proposed will adversely impact the area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 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 development signage be limited to signage allowed in multi -family zones or a single ground mounted sign with a maximum height of six (6) feet and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Staff also recommends any wall signage be limited to not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area. Staff recommends approval of the deferral request for the required street improvements to Frazier Pike for a period of five (5) years or until adjacent development occurs, whichever occurs first. 7 June 11, 2009 .qI IRni\/I4Il)N ITEM NO.: CA FILE NO.: Z-8432 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (MARCH 19, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had requested on March 4, 2009, a deferral of the item to the April 30, 2009, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for deferral of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a request dated April 14, 2009, requesting a deferral of this item to the June 11, 2009, public hearing. Staff is supportive of the deferral request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 2009) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request dated April 14, 2009, requesting a deferral of the item to the June 11, 2009, public hearing. Staff stated they were supportive of the deferral request. There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for deferral as recommended by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 2009) 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 presented a recommendation development signage be limited to signage allowed in multi -family zones or a single ground mounted sign with a maximum height of six (6) feet and thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Staff also presented a recommendation any wall signage be limited to not more than twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the deferral request for the required street improvements to Frazier Pike for a period of five (5) years or until adjacent development occurs, whichever occurs first. W June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: CA _(Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8432 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. 01 June 11, 2009 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: LU09-24-01 Name: Land Use Plan Amendment - Sweet Home/College Station Planning District Location The southeast corner of Jones Street and Frazier Pike Request: Single Family to Residential Medium Density Source: V. Dexter Doyne PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 19, 2009) At the request of the applicant the item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral to the April 30, 2009 hearing. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against, and 2 absent the consent agenda was approved. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant has requested this item be deferred to the June 11, 2009 meeting. Staff is supportive of this request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 30, 2009) At the request of the applicant this item was placed on consent agenda for deferral to the June 11, 2009 hearing. By a vote of 9 for 0 against the consent agenda was approved. STAFF UPDATE: A Land Use Plan amendment in the Sweet Home/College Station Planning District from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density. Residential Medium Density represents a range of housing types provided that the density is between six (6) and twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The applicant has requested to rezone this property from AF Agricultural zoning to a Planned Residential Development to accommodate duplex houses. June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU09-24-01 EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING The property has one vacant Residential Low Density house on the lot and is currently zoned AF Agricultural. It is approximately one acre ± in size. The AF zoning extends to the east and south of this area and is mostly vacant aside from the Residential Low Density residences that line Frazier Pike. The north and west sides of this property are zoned R-2 and R-3. Immediately west of the application is College Station Elementary School. South of this application is a cemetery. Residential Low Density residences line the north side of Frazier Pike across the street from this application. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: This area is shown as Residential Low Density on the Plan. Residential Low Density extends east and north of this site. Immediately west is shown as Public Institutional for the school. The property on the west side of the school is shown as Low Density Residential. There have not been any land use plan amendments in this area since 1999. MASTER STREET PLAN: Frazier Pike is 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 Frazier Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jones Street is a Local Street. 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: There are no bike routes in this area. PARKS: According to the Master Parks Plan, this is within eight blocks of a city park. The College Station Elementary School has a playground very close to this site. 2 June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont.) FILE NO.: LU09-24-01 HISTORIC DISTRICTS: There are no city recognized historic districts that would be affected by this amendment. CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN, The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. ANALYSIS: The future land use plan has remained largely unchanged since 1999. In March of 1997, the College Station community was hit by a tornado and experienced significant damage. As part of the effort to rebuild the community, the City of Little Rock extended zoning to this area. As part of the process to extend zoning to College Station, the Future Land Use Plan was reviewed thoroughly and many changes were made to encourage new development while strengthening College Station's identity and creating a sense of community. At that time, the current application site was amended from Agricultural to Single Family (Residential Low Density) to reflect the development pattern of new Residential Low Density residences along Frazier Pike (i.e. Apple Blossom Subdivision). Since that time, College Station has slowly seen reinvestment and new development. The current application is proposing to remove an existing vacant Residential Low Density house and to build three new four -family quadplexes at the corner of Jones Street and Frazier Pike. The existing Residential Low Density house appears to have been vacant for some time. During the 1999 study of College Station, one of the main goals was to "preserve and reinforce College Station as a residential neighborhood." The addition of twelve new residential units at this location will help the neighborhood meet that goal. Frazier Pike is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan, which can handle the traffic of a new residential development. This residential development is adjacent to the school on Frazier Pike and mirrors the Residential Medium shown on the west side of the school. There does appear to be a demand for both single family and multi family housing in this area. Since January 2001, there have been 27 multifamily permits issued for the College Station Planning District. There have only been 18 single family building permits in this area since 2001, but since much of College Station is still outside the City limits, additional structures may also have 3 June 11, 2009 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C (Cont. FILE NO.: LU09-24-01 been built in the area without building permits. These numbers show a rising interest in the redevelopment of this area. Staff feels that this level of density is appropriate for the location and supports this amendment. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood association: College Station Progressive League. Staff has received no comments from area residents STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is appropriate. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 11, 2009) The item was placed on consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 9 for and 0 against the consent agenda was approved. 2 ITEM NO.: 6.1. NAME: Jones Street Short -form PD-R LOCATION: located 4001, 4005, 4009, 4011 and 4015 Jones Street Planning Staff Comments: Z-8432 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 March 4, 2009. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than March 13, 2009. 2. Provide details of the proposed lighting for the development. Site lighting is to be low level, directional, directed downward and into the site not reflecting onto adjacent properties. 3. Provide details of the proposed trash collection. Will there be a dumpster located on the site. 4. Provide the maximum building height proposed for the units. 5. Provide details of the proposed construction materials. The cover letter indicates wood structures. Provide roofing materials and roof pitch. 6. The site plan indicates a 15 foot rear yard setback. Please label the building setback. 7. Provide the location of any decks, porches or patios. 8. Provide the total building square footage for each building and the building coverage for the development. 9. Provide the percentage of common usable open space. The ordinance requires a minimum of ten to fifteen percent of the site be common usable open space. In addition the ordinance requires a minimum of 500 square feet for each unit as private open space. Provide the percentage of private open space. 10. Provide details of any proposed signage, including location, total height and total sign area. 11.The site plan indicates the placement of two parking spaces per unit. The ordinance would typically require the placement of 1.5 spaces per unit. 12. Staff has concerns with the site plan as proposed. Staff feels there are options for design which will lessen the paving. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Frazier 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. 2. Jones Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a residential street. A dedication of right-of-way 25 feet from centerline will be required. 3. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Frazier Item # 6.1. Pike and Jones Street. 4. With site development, provide the design of the street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Frazier Pike including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 29.5 feet from the centerline with the sidewalk on the property line. 5. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Jones Street including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. Jones Street today has curb and gutter on both sides and is being used by the elementary school. Jones Street is 16 feet wide from back of curb to back of curb with 12 feet in width of asphalt pavement. At least 20 feet in width of asphalt pavement should be provided for emergency access. The new back of curb should be located 16 feet from the centerline. The street improvements should be constructed from Frazier Pike to the south property line of the southern most lot. 6. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 7. 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. 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. 9. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 10.Streetlights are required per Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code of ordinances. 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. 11. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 12. 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). Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer is available to this property. Entergy: Approved as submitted. 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. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire Item # 6.1. protection. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #20 — the College Station Route. Planning Division: This request is located in the Sweet Home/College Station Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2, Single-family to Planned Development Residential for five duplex houses. A Land Use Plan amendment (LU09-24-01) from Single Family to Residential Medium Density is a separate item on this agenda. Master Street Plan: Frazier Pike is 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 Frazier Pike since it is a Minor Arterial. Jones Street is a Local Street. 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: There are no bike routes in this area. Neighborhood Action Plan: The property under review is not located in an area covered by a City of Little Rock recognized neighborhood action plan. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a twenty-two (22') foot wide land use buffer along the southern property line. Seventy percent (70%) of this area is to remain undisturbed. 3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (69") wide land use buffer to separate this proposed development from the residential property on the eastern and southern perimeter of the site. Seventy percent (70%) of these buffers are to remain undisturbed. Item # 6.1. 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 eastern and southern perimeters of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. 5. The landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance require a six foot nine inches (6-9") minimum landscape strip along Jones Street. A variance from the landscape ordinance requirements must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any lesser amount. 6. The landscape ordinance and the zoning buffer ordinance require a twenty-two foot (20') minimum landscape strip along Frazier Pike. A variance from the landscape ordinance requirements must be approved by the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any lesser amount. 7. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum landscape strip of three feet (3) to be located between the parking lot and the building. 8. A water source must be located within seventy-five feet (75) of all landscaped areas. 9. These calculations take into account the proposed development is located within a designated mature area of the City. 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, March 4, 2009, 2009. Item # 6.1.