HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8433 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8433
NAME: Pfeifer Long -form POD
LOCATION: Located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and LaMarche
Drive/Taylor Loop Road West
DEVELOPER:
Pfeifer Development Company
16623 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
White Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 18.37 acres
CURRENT ZONING
ALLOWED USES
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED USE
Accessory Uses
buildings
NUMBER OF LOTS: 4
R-2, Single-family
Single-family Residential
R
FT. NEW STREET: 550 LF
0-3, General Office District Uses with the allowance of the 10%
identified in the 0-3, General Office Zoning District in selected
VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested.
BACKGROUND:
A preliminary plat application was filed for this site to be heard by the Little Rock
Planning Commission at their February 5, 2009, public hearing. The applicant withdrew
the plat request prior to the Commission hearing the item.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The developer is proposing to subdivide the property into four (4) office lots. The
three lots fronting Cantrell Road are approximately two (2) acres and meet the
Highway 10 Design Overlay District with regard to lot size and setbacks. Lot 4 at
the rear is planned for a large office user. Uses for the development include 0-3,
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General Office District uses. Lots 3 and 4 include 0-3, General Office District
uses and the allowance of ten percent of the floor area as an accessory use as
identified under the 0-3, General Office Zoning District.
The developer has met with the traffic engineers and worked through the
driveway spacing and location criteria per the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District. Due to the development of the school on the south side of Cantrell Road
and the fact that no access will be taken by the school directly from Cantrell
Road, the traffic engineers suggested the driveway locations as indicated on the
plan. These locations do not meet the typical spacing requirement per the
Highway 10 Design Overlay District of 300 feet.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is a pasture with a few trees located along the western perimeter near
Cantrell Road. East of the site is a single-family home located on acreage and
west of the site are a number of residences including site built and manufactured
homes. At the southwest corner of Cantrell and Taylor Loop Roads a new
elementary school is currently under construction. Abutting the new school to the
west is a single-family subdivision, Montagne Court and a newly developing
office parking with four (4) office buildings. To the west of the site is the Ranch
Development, an area developing as an office and commercial node.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received several informational phone calls from area
residents. The Coalition of West Little Rock Neighborhoods, 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. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies
that LaMarche Drive must be constructed to meet commercial street
standards. Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet following construction. At
principal arterial/collector street (commercial street) intersections, an
additional 10 feet of right-of-way, measured from the centerline of the right-
of-way shall be dedicated for a right turn lane. This additional right-of-way
shall normally be 250 feet in length measured from the intersecting right-of-
way.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct street improvements to LaMarche Drive
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including 5-foot sidewalks on each side with the planned development. The
right turn lane should be constructed with 150 feet of stack and a 75-foot
taper.
4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with
Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along
Cantrell Road and on both sides of the western access easement.
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Staff needs to
meet with the engineer to discuss the proposed storm water detention plan.
6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed
along Cantrell Road in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock
Code and the Master Street Plan.
7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from
AHTD, District VI.
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. A variance to the
Land Alteration Regulation will be required to be obtained if grading of all
lots is desired when construction is imminent on one of the lots.
9. 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.
10. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per
Section 8-283 prior to construction. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of
at least one (1) foot above the base flood elevation is required to be shown
on plat and grading plans.
11. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic
Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction.
12. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street
improvements. Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for approval.
13. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide
plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior
to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813
(Steve Philpott) for more information.
14. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section
31-207, private streets must be designed to the same standards as public
streets. A minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required.
15. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way and/or access easement is
required at the proposed intersections.
16. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
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17. 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).
18. The 2-way traffic on the west side of Lot 3 at eastern driveway off Cantrell
Road creates a traffic conflict. The traffic flow on Lot 3 should be
redesigned.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension with easements is required to serve Lots 1,
2 and 3. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Enerav: 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. A water main extension will be required to
serve portions of this development. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or
fire protection system to Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may
be required after additional review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding
procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans
by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire
Department is required. Fire sprinkler systems, which do not contain additives
such as antifreeze, shall be isolated with a double detector check valve
assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer
shall be 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 #25 — the Highway 10 Express
Route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planninq ❑ivision: This request is located in the Pinnacle Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for
a Long Form Planned Office Development.
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The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial. The primary function of
a Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic
generators or activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should
be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road
since it is a Principal Arterial. Cantrell Road 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
and the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements.
2. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District requires a twenty-five (25') foot
wide perimeter landscape strip around the sites entirety.
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a thirty-nine (39') foot wide land use
buffer along the eastern and western property lines. Seventy percent (70%)
of this area must remain undisturbed.
4. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a fifty -foot (50) wide land use buffer
along the northern property line. Seventy percent (70%) of this area must
remain undisturbed. Easements cannot count towards meeting this minimal
amount.
5. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum nine -foot wide (9') landscape
strip between each of the lots. Approval from the City Beautiful Commission
must be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit to allow a lesser
landscape strip.
6. 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, eastern, and western perimeters of the site. Credit towards
fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth
that satisfies this year -around requirement.
7. This sites combined parking numbers exceed one hundred and fifty spaces;
therefore, the interior islands need to be a minimum of three hundred
square feet (300) in area to receive credit towards the minimal landscape
ordinance requirements.
8. This site must have one half (1/2) of the total on site newly planted trees to
be a minimum of three inches (3") in diameter.
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9. For buildings greater than forty feet (40') in height, at least one-third (1/3) of
the trees to be planted in the building landscaping area should be of a
species with a mature height of greater than thirty feet (30').
10. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape
Architect.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (February 26, 2009)
Mr. Joe White was present. Staff presented an overview of the development
stating there were a few outstanding technical issues associated with the
request. Staff stated they had met with Mr. White and Mr. Pfeifer prior to the
Committee meeting and outlined a number of their concerns. Staff stated the
buildings located on Lot 1 did not comply with the typical building setback
required per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff requested Mr. White
provide the typical 30-foot building setback. Staff also stated Lot 1 was indicated
with the potential of a commercial development. Staff stated the plan as
proposed included a variance from the Highway 10 Design Overlay District to
allow a reduced driveway spacing.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the boundary street
ordinance would require dedications and street construction per the Master
Street Plan for the abutting streets. Staff also stated the storm water detention
ordinance would apply to the development of the site. Staff stated streetlights
were required per City ordinances. Staff stated all plans for work in the right of
way were to be approved by the Highway Department prior to beginning
construction.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated the site was located within
the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. Staff stated the front yard landscape
strip and side yard landscape strips were indicated in compliance with the typical
standards of the Overlay. Staff stated the buffer ordinance would require the
placement of a 50-foot landscape strip along the rear of Lot 4. Staff noted
easements could not count in computing the depth of the landscape strip.
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 addressing most of the issues
raised at the February 26, 2009, Subdivision Committee meeting. The building
setbacks have been indicated to comply with the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District standards. The revised site plan has indicated a land use buffer of
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50-feet along the northern perimeter of Lot 4. Notes on the site plan indicate
compliance with the Public Works comments.
The development is proposed with four (4) lots for future development of an
office park. Lots 1 — 3 all front on Highway 10 and are indicated in excess of the
two -acre minimum lot size required per the Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
The buildings are indicated with a building setback in excess of 100 feet and the
proposed front yard landscape area is proposed at a minimum width of 40 feet
and the site plan notes the placement of a 42-inch landscape berm in this area.
The building located along the western perimeter has a 30-foot building setback
and a 25-foot landscape strip. The landscaped area along the LaMarche Drive
Extension will include a minimum landscape strip of 15-feet.
The building on Lot 1 is indicated as a two-story office building containing
33,600 square feet and 80 parking spaces. The building on Lot 2 is indicated as
a single story drive in facility such as a bank with 3,550 square feet of building
space and 69 parking spaces. Lot 3 will include a two-story office building
containing 10,550 square feet and 110 parking spaces and Lot 4 is proposed
with a five -story office building and 993 parking spaces. The maximum building
height for Lots 1 — 3 is 35 feet and the maximum building height for Lot 4 is
85 feet. A note on the site plan indicates all site lighting will be low-level and
directed downward and into the site away from the adjacent residential property.
The uses proposed for Lots 1 and 2 are the allowed uses listed in the 0-3 zoning
district without the allowance of any accessory uses. The uses proposed for Lots
3 and 4 are the allowable uses listed in the 0-3 zoning district and the allowance
of ten percent of the gross floor area as an accessory use as identified in the 0-3
zoning district. The days and hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday
from 7 am to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm.
The plan indicates a new commercial street to be constructed in two phases.
The initial construction is proposed to align with the intersection improvement to
the south which is currently underway as a part of the street improvements for
the new West Little Rock Elementary School. The initial construction for this
application will be a pavement width of 48 feet at the intersection of Cantrell
Road reducing to 36-feet of pavement for approximate length of 190 feet. The
remainder of the street will be completed with the final platting of Lot 4. This
construction is approximately 550 feet in length from the Cantrell Road
intersection. The street will be constructed in a 60-foot right of way with 36 feet
of pavement. Accesses to the new street include separate drives to serve Lots 3
4. The driveway is indicated with adequate spacing to meet the typical ordinance
standard.
Staff is supportive of the proposed request. The site is indicated as Transition on
the City's Future Land Use Plan which allows for Single Family, Multi Family and
Office Development. The development is proposed as office with lot
development standards consistent with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District
with the exception of the driveway spacing criteria. Staff does not feel the
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variation from the typical Overlay standard to allow the reduction in the driveway
spacing will significantly impact the development or the area. The site to the
south is developing as an elementary school and will not take access from
Cantrell Road thus reducing conflicting movements. To staff's knowledge there
are no outstanding technical issues associated with the request. The following
chart identified the typical standards of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District
and the applicant's proposal for the development.
Highway 10 DOD Requirements
Lot size. There shall be a minimum
development tract size of not less than two
(2) acres.
Front yard. All principal and accessory
buildings or structures are required to have
a one -hundred -foot building setback from
the property line abutting Highway 10.
Rear yard. Rear yard shall not be less
than forty (40) feet.
Side yard. Side yard shall not be less than
thirty (30) feet.
Landscaping treatment. Landscaped
areas shall attempt to incorporate existing
on -site trees and shrubbery into the
landscaping scheme and the plans shall
indicate such incorporation.
Landscaped areas shall have water
sprinkler systems to maintain plant
materials.
Erosion retardant vegetation shall be used
on all cuts and fills.
Tree species to be planted within this
corridor should be consistent with other
species present.
The Highway 10 frontage (front yard) shall
consist of a minimum of forty (40) feet of
landscaped area exclusive of right-of-way.
The landscaped area shall contain organic
and/or combined man-made/organic
features as berms, brick walls and dense
plantings such that vehicular use areas are
screened when viewed from an elevation
of forty-two (42) inches above the
H.,
Applicant's proposal:
The three lots fronting Cantrell Road are
indicated in excess of the two -acre typical
minimum lot size established by the
Highway 10 Design Overlay District.
The building line is indicated in excess of
100-feet.
The buildings proposed are indicated in
excess of the 40-foot rear yard setback.
The side yard is setback proposed for the
development is indicated with a minimum
of 30-feet.
Attempts will be made to incorporate
existing on -site trees and shrubbery into
the landscape scheme and plans at the
time of development.
All landscaped areas will have sprinkler
systems installed.
All erosion controls of the City will be
followed.
Tree species planted will be consistent
with other species located in the area.
The front yard is indicated with a minimum
landscape area of 40-feet exclusive of the
right of way.
The landscaped area will contain a 42"
berm, to screen the vehicular use areas
per the Highway 10 Design Overlay
District.
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elevation of the adjacent street. Alternative
screening methods and designs must be
approved by the plans review specialist.
Appeals from the staff will be directed to
the planning commission. Within the
landscaped area trees shall be planted or
be existing at least every twenty (20) feet
and have a minimum of two (2) inches in
diameter when measured twelve (12)
inches from the ground at time of planting.
Where a developer demonstrates that this
requirement will constitute an undue
hardship, a landscaped area exclusive of
right-of-way may consist of a minimum of
twenty-five (25) feet. In those instances
only, a half -berm shall be constructed
which is a minimum of three (3) feet in
height with tree plantings as required
herein; provided however, that this
provision may only be applied to a
maximum of twenty (20) percent of the
highway frontage affected in the plans
submitted.
Rear and side yards shall have a
landscaped buffer averaging a minimum of
twenty-five (25) feet from the property line.
Where such yards abut a street right-of-
way, a fifteen -foot landscaped strip shall
be required adjacent to land zoned office
and residential. A seven -foot landscaped
strip shall be required when adjacent to
lands zoned commercial.
Signage. Signage shall comply with the
provisions of Article X of Chapter 36 of the
Little Rock Code of Ordinances, except as
follows:
Commercial development signage.
Signage identifying the commercial
development shall not exceed ten (10) feet
in height and one hundred (100) square
feet in area. All signs that are ground -
mounted shall be of a monument type
design. These signs may be installed in
the landscaped area of the front and side
yards.
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The side and rear yards shall have a
landscape strip averaging a minimum of
25-feet from the property line.
Building signage will comply with signage
allowed in Chapter 36 of the Little Rock
Code of Ordinances.
A commercial development sign will not be
utilized. Each of the individual lots will
place a ground mounted monument style
sign within the front landscaped area to
comply with the Overlay or a maximum of
six feet in height and seventy-two square
feet in area.
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Commercial building signage. Each
separate commercial building will be
allowed a single monument ground -
mounted sign located on the building site
or in the landscaped front yard of the
commercial development. The sign shall
be a maximum of six (6) feet in height and
seventy-two (72) square feet in area.
Curb cuts. Maximum, one (1) curb cut per
three hundred (300) feet and no curb cut
closer to an intersection than one hundred
(100) feet.
Lighting. Parking lot lighting shall be
designed and located in such manner so
as not to disturb the scenic appearance
preserved in this corridor. Lighting should
be directed to the parking areas and not
reflected into the adjacent neighborhoods.
Building sites. The maximum number of
buildings per commercial development
shall be measured both by minimum tract
size and minimum frontage as follows:
One (1) building every two (2) acres.
Commercial developments and multiple
building sites. In the case of a commercial
development or other development
involving multiple building sites, whether
on one (1) or more platted lots, the above
described regulations shall apply to the
development as an entire tract rather than
to each platted lot. Developments of this
type shall be reviewed by the City through
a site plan review process which illustrates
compliance with this article
Property, due to topography, size, irregular
shapes or other constraints, such as
adjacent structures or features which
Lots 1 — 4 will place a single ground
mounted monument style sign with in the
front yard landscaped area with a
maximum height of six feet and a
maximum sign area of seventy-two square
feet.
The development proposes the placement
of two drives along Cantrell Road on the
common lot lines of Lots 1 and 2 and 2
and 3. The drive located on the lot line of
Lots 1 and 2 is 195-feet from the drive
located on the lot line of Lots 2 and 3 and
the drive located on the lot line of Lots 2
and 3 is 245-feet from the intersection of
LaMarche Drive. (This typical spacing is
required at 100 feet.)
Variation from the Overlay Standard
Drive located on the lot lines of Lots 1
and 2.
Lighting shall comply with the DOD
standards. Lighting will be directed to the
parking areas and not reflect into the
adjacent neighborhoods.
The site contains 18.3 acres and is
proposed with four (4) lots and a single
building on each of the lots.
The request is to rezone the site from R-2,
Single-family to POD to allow the creation
of four lots with driveway spacing along
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significantly affect visibility, and thus
cannot be developed without violating the
standards of this article shall be reviewed
through the planned unit development
(PUD) section of the zoning ordinance,
with the intent to devise a workable
development plan which is consistent with
the purpose and intent of the overlay
standards.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Cantrell Road which is less than the 300-
foot typical standard.
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:
(MARCH 19, 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.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes,
0 noes and 2 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 5.
NAME: Pfeifer Long -form POD
Z-8433
LOCATION: located on the Northwest corner of Cantrell Road and LaMarche
Drive/Taylor Loop Road West
Plannina 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 March 4, 2009. The Office of
Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than March 13,
2009.
2. The general notes indicate the development will utilize City garbage pick-up at the
street. The development will not qualify for this type of garbage collection.
3. The Highway 10 DOD typically requires the placement of a 30-foot side yard building
setback. The building indicated on Lot 1 has a 25-foot building setback.
4. The Highway 10 DOD typically requires the placement of a 25-foot perimeter
landscape strip along lot lines. The site plan as proposed does not include this
typical landscaping.
5. The Highway 10 DOD typically requires driveway spacing of 300 feet. The drives
indicated are at 230 feet and 200 feet (approximately).
6. The site plan indicates the placement of one dumpster facility. Will the other lots
have dumpsters? If so please locate the dumpster pads, provide a note concerning
screening and provide the days and hours of dumpster service.
7. Provide the boundary of the proposed development to include the entirety of the cul-
de-sac.
8. The plan indicates Lot 3 for 0-3, General Office District and all accessory uses with
no limits placed on the "commercial type" accessory uses. The site is shown as
Transitional on the Future Land Use Plan which does not allow "commercial type"
development.
9. Staff has concerns with the site plan as proposed for the rear lot. A five story office
building does not conform to developments typically considered within the
Transitional Land Use Designation.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Public Works Conditions:
1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.
Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that
LaMarche Drive must be constructed to meet commercial street standards.
Dedicate right-of-way of 60 feet following construction. At principal arterial/collector
street (commercial street) intersections, an additional 10 feet of right-of-way,
measured from the centerline of the right-of-way shall be dedicated for a right turn
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lane. This additional right-of-way shall normally be 250 feet in length measured from
the intersecting right-of-way.
3. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street
Plan. Construct street improvements to LaMarche Drive including 5-foot sidewalks
on each side with the planned development. The right turn lane should be
constructed with 150 feet of stack and a 75 foot taper.
4. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section
31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan along Cantrell Road and
on both sides of the western access easement.
5. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Staff needs to meet with
the engineer to discuss the proposed storm water detention plan.
6. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along
Cantrell Road in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the
Master Street Plan.
7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD,
District VI.
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. A variance to the Land Alteration Regulation will be
required to be obtained if grading of all lots is desired when construction is imminent
on one of the lots.
9. 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.
10.A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283
prior to construction. The minimum Finish Floor elevation of at least one (1) foot
above the base flood elevation is required to be shown on plat and grading plans.
11. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering
must approve completed plans prior to construction.
12. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street improvements.
Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for approval.
13.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans
for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to
platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve
Philpott) for more information.
14. Private access is proposed for these lots. In accordance with Section 31-207,
private streets must be designed to the same standards as public streets. A
minimum access easement width of 45 feet is required.
15.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way and/or access easement is required at the
proposed intersections.
16. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-
of-way prior to occupancy.
17. 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).
18.The 2 way traffic on the west side of Lot 3 at eastern driveway off Cantrell Road
creates a traffic conflict. The traffic flow on Lot 3 should be redesigned.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning:
Item # 5.
Wastewater: Sewer main extension with easements is required to serve Lots 1, 2 and
3. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for additional information.
Entergy: No comment received.
Center -Point Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water
time of request for water service must be met. A Capital
requirements in effect at the
Investment Charae 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. A water main extension will be required to serve portions of this
development. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to
Central Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water
facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health
Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Fire sprinkler systems
which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double
detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone backflow
preventer shall be 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 #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route.
Planning Division: This request is located
Use Plan shows Transition for this property
Planned Office Development.
in the Pinnacle Planning District. The Land
The applicant has applied for a Long Form
The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan.
Master Street Plan: Cantrell Road is a Principal Arterial. The primary function of a
Principal Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or
activity centers within urbanized areas. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a
Principal Arterial. Cantrell Road 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.
Item # 5.
Landscape:
1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance and the
Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements.
2. The Highway 10 Design Overlay District requires a twenty-five (25') foot wide
perimeter landscape strip around the sites entirety.
3. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a thirty-nine (39') foot wide land use buffer
along the eastern and western property lines. Seventy percent (70%) of this area
must remain undisturbed.
4. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a fifty foot (50') wide land use buffer along the
northern property line. Seventy percent (70%) of this area must remain undisturbed.
Easements cannot count towards meeting this minimal amount.
5. The landscape ordinance requires a minimum nine foot wide (9') landscape strip
between each of the lots. Currently, this site plan is deficient in meeting this
minimum requirement. Approval from the City Beautiful Commission must be
obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit to allow a lesser landscape strip.
6. 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,
eastern, and western perimeters of the site. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement
can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around
requirement.
7. This sites combined parking numbers exceed one hundred and fifty spaces;
therefore, the interior islands need to be a minimum of three hundred square feet
(300) in area to receive credit towards the minimal landscape ordinance
requirements.
8. This site must have one half (1/2) of the total on site newly planted trees to be a
minimum of three inches (Y) in diameter.
9. For buildings greater than forty foot (40') in height, at least one-third (1/3) of the
trees to be planted in the building landscaping area should be of a species with a
mature height of greater than thirty feet (30').
10. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved
landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect.
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 # 5.