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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8472-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8472-A NAME: St. Mark Baptist Church Long -form PCD and Easement and Right of Way Abandonment for West 11 th and Taylor Streets and associated alleys LOCATION: Located North of 12th Street, West of Fair Park Boulevard and South of 10th Street DEVELOPER: St. Mark Baptist Church 5722 West 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 SURVEYOR: Jacobs 10816 Executive Center Drive, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 ARCHITECT: Lewis Architects Engineers Attn. John McMorran, AIA, LEED AP 11225 Huron Lane, Suite 104 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 11.01 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSE❑ ZONING PROPOSED USE: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF R-2, Single-family, C-3, General Commercial District, 1-2, Light Industrial District, PD-O Single-family, General Commercial, Light Industrial, Lodge Church VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: St. Mark Baptist Church, located at 5722 West 121h Street, is a fast growing, well respected, community minded church. The church has been acquiring property FILE NO.: Z-8472-A (Coat_ around their original location for years and has come to the point where an expansion in facilities is vital for them to continue serving the congregation and community effectively. Their commitment to this location is solid and their efforts will enhance the 12th Street and Fair Park corridors. The current property owned by the church between 10th Street and 121h Street and from their original site to Fair Park is approximately 11 acres. The Church is planning to build a 3,000-seat worship center along with education space for children and teens. Other ancillary space in the project include, meeting rooms, choir suite, television ministry studio, indoor playground space, offices and a catwalk system. The facility will also house a gathering space for the congregation. This entrance will be oriented toward the 10th Street/Fair Park intersection and will thus create a new "front door" for the church. The proposed project will include the demolition of existing structures, the abandonment of existing streets and easements, the addition of landscaped areas, the installation of a fountain and cross structure and additional off-street parking. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area contains a mixture of uses including single-family, multi -family, office, office/warehouse and commercial. There is an existing strip center located on West 12th Street which contains a number of retail uses which is proposed for demolition with the current request. There are also a number of buildings and surface parking lots located within the area proposed for development which will be demolished or reconstructed with the approval of the current PCD request. Located outside the proposed boundary of the project is an apartment building located along Fair Park Boulevard and an auto parts store located at the intersection of West 12th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. To the north, across West 10th Street, is an area currently being cleared and leveled to allow for the development of a multi -phased mixed use development including retail uses, a hotel and two (2) parking lots to serve St. Mark Baptist Church. To the northwest is a climate controlled mini -warehouse facility and further west is an office building and hotel. To the west of the site there is a cemetery and a multi -story office building. To the south, across West 12th Street, are retail uses and single- family homes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the War Memorial Neighborhood Association, the Oak Forest Initiative Coalition, the Fair Park Residents Association and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock University District were notified of the public hearing. 2 FILE NO.: Z-8472-A (Cont. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. 12th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. The existing right-of-way was not able to be determined. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Taylor Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 11 th Street for the frontage, of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Taylor Street and 12th Street. 5. The right-of-way of Taylor Street should be abandoned north of 11 th Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for Taylor Street. Construct one-half street improvements to Taylor Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be located at the property line. 7. With site development, rrovide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for 11 t Street. Construct one-half street improvement to 11th Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be placed at the property line. 8. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along 12th Street in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. The existing sidewalk has many obstructions. The back of the new sidewalk should be located at the property line or match the sidewalk to the west of existing education building. 9. The right-of-way of 11th Street should be abandoned west of Taylor Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 10. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 11. 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). 12. 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 3 FILE NO.: Z-8472-A (Cont. than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 13. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 14. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding condition, remedy should be provided. 15. The right-of-way of Fillmore Street should be abandoned between 12th Street and 10th Street if any still exists. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 16. 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. 17. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 18. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 19. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 20. In accordance with Section 31-210 (h)(12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a 4-way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. The proposed driveways not in compliance are the south driveway off Taylor Street and the east driveway off 10th Street. 21. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 22, A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 11 th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. 23. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 10th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. M NO.: Z-8472-A 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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 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 short water main extension may be needed to provide water service to this property. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants as required by code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: CATA Bus Route #3 — the Baptist Medical Center Route runs along West 12th Street adjacent to the site. 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 Commercial and Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from various zoning districts to Planned Commercial Development to allow construction of a new worship center and associated parking. The uses are consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: 12th Street and Fair Park Boulevard are Minor Arterials. 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 these streets since they are Minor Arterials. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 10th Street is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. 5 E NO.: Z-8472-A (Cont. _Bicycle Plan: A Class III bikeway is shown on 12th Street. 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 plan does not address this item specifically, but it's Community Image Goal does state a need "to counter negative perception by improving the neighborhood's physical appearance." Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The southern parking lot requires a thirty-six (36') foot wide average street buffer and no case less than one-half ('/2). 3. The landscape ordinance requires all interior islands to be a minimum of three -hundred (300') square feet in area and a minimum of seven and one-half (7'/2) feet in width. A variance from this minimum requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. A small amount of building landscaping will be required. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. 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 4, 2010) Mr. John McMorran of Lewis Architects Engineers was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the developing stating there were a number of outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff questioned any activities the church would include such as mother's day out, daycare, school, coffee shop or bookstore. Staff also questioned the location and area of signage proposed for the development. Staff stated letters from the utility companies was required for the right of way abandonments including any easements in need of retention. Staff also questioned if there would be a dumpster located on the site and if so if the hours of dumpster service would be limited to daylight hours. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated radial dedications were required at the intersections of streets. Staff also stated sidewalks were required along the abutting streets. Staff stated all plans for work within the right of way would require permitting prior to the start of construction. Staff also stated a grading permit would be required prior to the start of construction. N FILE NO.: Z-8472-A (Cont. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a landscape plan stamped with the seal of a registered landscape architect would be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. Staff also stated a street buffer of 36-feet was required along the southern parking lot. Staff stated landscape islands were required to be a minimum of 300 square feet in area to receive credit toward meeting the landscape ordinance requirements. Staff stated street trees were recommended along the abutting roadways 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 4, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated there will not be activities such as a school, mother's day out program or daycare center but there may be a bookstore/coffee shop open to the general public. The revised cover letter also states the dumpster will be located within the existing parking lot west of the education building on 12th Street and the hours of dumpster service will be limited to daylight hours. The applicant has provided staff with approval letters from the five (5) utility companies and public works stating their concurrence with the right of way abandonments and the need for the retention of easements. The Church is proposing the demolition of a number of structures and the construction of a new worship center. The new construction is proposed in phases. The new building area is proposed containing 50,160 square feet and the future building expansions will increase the building area by 32,466 square feet. The proposed building coverage is 16.8 percent for the initial phase and 27.7 percent with the completion of the future phases. The total area proposed for hardscape is 159,437 square feet or 53.5 percent and 88,214 square feet or 29.6 percent. The building height proposed from the main level to the top of building is 70 feet on the east entry side and 85 feet on the west side. The ornamental cross tower feature within the entry landscape area is proposed with a maximum height of 110-feet. There are 190 parking spaces to remain within the existing campus, 225 parking spaces across West 10th Street and 334 parking spaces shown on the current site plan for a total of 749 parking spaces. After the building expansion to the north 20 parking spaces will be eliminated. With the building expansion to the south approximately 35 parking spaces will be eliminated for a total of 695 spaces available. Parking for churches is typically based on one parking 17 FILE NO.: Z-8472-A (Cont.) space per every four seats in the new assembly areas. Based on a seating capacity of 3,000 a total of 750 parking spaces would typically be required. The revised site plan indicates a street buffer along West 12th Street of 15-feet and along the remaining perimeters of 12 feet. The site is located within the "mature area" of the City which allows for a 25 percent reduction in the landscape requirements. The buffer ordinance would typically require the placement of a 26.11 foot street buffer along West 12th Street and on West 10th Street adjacent to the proposed new worship center. The buffers along West 10th Street adjacent to the area proposed for parking, along Fair Park Boulevard and West 11 th Street are adequate to meet the typical ordinance standard. With the approved PCD to the north the developer committed to enhance the streetscape along Fair Park Boulevard. Within the area decorative embellishment were approved adjacent to Fair Park Boulevard and 1-630 to serve as a gateway into the neighborhood. Decorative lighting fixtures, lighting, furniture and streetscape to match the 12th Street Corridor plan were proposed. The approval also indicated the landscape strip along Fair Park Boulevard would include trees placed as typically required by the Landscape Ordinance but the size would be 3-inch caliper trees in -lieu of 2-inch caliper trees. The approval also included a commitment to increase the shrub count by 50 percent with one shrub every three feet. Staff feels the developers should make an effort to match the plantings and decorative elements within the landscape areas located to the north along Fair Park Boulevard. The application request includes abandonment of two (2) street rights of way. The area of Taylor Street proposed for abandonment includes the portion located between West 10th Street and West 11th Street. The area of West 11th Street proposed for abandonment is located between Filmore Street and West Taylor Street. Filmore Street was previously abandoned. Letters submitted by the applicant from the various utility companies indicate the approval of the street right of way abandonment request for West 11th Street and Taylor Street subject to the area being maintained as a utility and drainage easement. Easements proposed for abandonment include an Ingress and Egress easement located north of West 12th Street in the former Filmore Street right of way. The easement is 16.6 feet in width and 82 feet in length. The remaining easements proposed for abandonment are located south of West 10th Street and north of West 11 th Street. The abandonments include a 10 foot easement running north and south from West 10th Street for a distance of 140 feet located approximately 150 feet east of the former Filmore Street right of way, a 10 foot easement running east and west from the former Filmore Street right of way to South Taylor Street and a 10 foot easement running within the former Filmore Street right of way from West 10th Street to West 111h Street. The various utility companies have indicated they are supportive of the easement abandonment requests. N. FILE NO.: Z-8472-A Cont. Staff is supportive of the request and the associated variance from the buffer ordinance requirements for a portion of West 10th Street and West 12th Street. As indicated the utility companies and public works have stated the abandonment of a portion of West 11th Street and Taylor Street will not have an adverse impact on the area subject to the area being maintained as a utility and drainage easement. Staff feels the parking as indicated should be adequate to serve the church. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing associated with the request. 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 approval of the street buffer as indicated on the proposed site plan. Staff recommends approval of the easement abandonment requests and the right of way abandonment request for a portion of West 11 th Street and Taylor Street subject to the abandoned rights of way being maintained as a drainage and utility easements. LANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 8, 2010) Mr. Barry Williams of Crafton Tull and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented the item with a recommends approval of the item subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff stated with the additional right of way dedication requested by Public Works the street buffer along West 12th Street would be decreased to 10-feet in -lieu of the 15-feet indicated on the site plan. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the 10-foot street buffer on West 12th Street and all other street buffers as indicated on the proposed site plan. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the easement abandonment requests and the right of way abandonment request for a portion of West 11 th Street and Taylor Street subject to the abandoned street rights of way being maintained as drainage and utility easements. 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 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 0 April 8, 2010 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: Z-8472-A NAME: St. Mark Baptist Church Long -form PCD and Easement and Right of Way Abandonment for West 11 th and Taylor Streets and associated alleys LOCATION: Located North of 12th Street, West of Fair Park Boulevard and South of 10t— Street DEVELOPER: St. Mark Baptist Church 5722 West 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 SURVEYOR: Jacobs 10816 Executive Center Drive, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 ARCHITECT: Lewis Architects Engineers Attn. John McMorran, AIA, LEED AP 11225 Huron Lane, Suite 104 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 11.01 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 zoning lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF CURRENT ZONING- R-2, Single-family, C-3, General Commercial District, 1-2, Light Industrial District, PD-O ALLOWED USES: Single-family, General Commercial, Light Industrial, Lodge PROPOSED ZONING PCD PROPOSED USE: Church VARIANCESM/AIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8472-A A PRO POSAL/REQUESTIAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT: St. Mark Baptist Church, located at 5722 West 12th Street, is a fast growing, well respected, community minded church. The church has been acquiring property around their original location for years and has come to the point where an expansion in facilities is vital for them to continue serving the congregation and community effectively. Their commitment to this location is solid and their efforts will enhance the 12th Street and Fair Park corridors. The current property owned by the church between 10th Street and 12th Street and from their original site to Fair Park is approximately 11 acres. The Church is planning to build a 3,000-seat worship center along with education space for children and teens. Other ancillary space in the project include, meeting rooms, choir suite, television ministry studio, indoor playground space, offices and a catwalk system. The facility will also house a gathering space for the congregation. This entrance will be oriented toward the 10th Street/Fair Park intersection and will thus create a new "front door" for the church. The proposed project will include the demolition of existing structures, the abandonment of existing streets and easements, the addition of landscaped areas, the installation of a fountain and cross structure and additional off-street parking. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The area contains a mixture of uses including single-family, multi -family, office, office/warehouse and commercial. There is an existing strip center located on West 12th Street which contains a number of retail uses which is proposed for demolition with the current request. There are also a number of buildings and surface parking lots located within the area proposed for development which will be demolished or reconstructed with the approval of the current PCD request. Located outside the proposed boundary of the project is an apartment building located along Fair Park Boulevard and an auto parts store located at the intersection of West 12th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. To the north, across West 10th Street, is an area currently being cleared and leveled to allow for the development of a multi -phased mixed use development including retail uses, a hotel and two (2) parking lots to serve St. Mark Baptist Church. To the northwest is a climate controlled mini -warehouse facility and further west is an office building and hotel. To the west of the site there is a cemetery and a multi -story office building. To the south, across West 12th Street, are retail uses and single- family homes. 2 April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: FILE NO.: Z-8472-A As of this writing, staff has received a number of informational phone calls from area residents. All property owners located within 200 feet of the site, all residents, who could be identified, located within 300 feet of the site, the War Memorial Neighborhood Association, the -Oak Forest Initiative Coalition, the Fair Park Residents Association and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock University District were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. 12th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. The existing right-of-way was not able to be determined. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Taylor Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 11th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Taylor Street and 12th Street. 5. The right-of-way of Taylor Street should be abandoned north of 11 th Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for Taylor Street. Construct one-half street improvements to Taylor Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be located at the property line. 7. With site development, Provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for 11 t Street. Construct one-half street improvement to 11th Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be placed at the property line. 41 April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z-8472-A 8. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along 12th Street in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. The existing sidewalk has many obstructions. The back of the new sidewalk should be located at the property line or match the sidewalk to the west of existing education building. 9. The right-of-way of 11th Street should be abandoned west of Taylor Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 10. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 11. 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). 12. 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. 13. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 14. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding condition, remedy should be provided. 15. The right-of-way of Fillmore Street should be abandoned between 12th Street and 101h Street if any still exists. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 16. 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. 17. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 18. Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 19. Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. M April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. E. FILE NO.: Z-8472-A 20. In accordance with Section 31-210 (h)(12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a 4-way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. The proposed driveways not in compliance are the south driveway off Taylor Street and the east driveway off 10th Street. 21. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 22, A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 11 th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. 23, A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 10th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Ener : 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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 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 short water main extension may be needed to provide water service to.this property. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants as required by code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. 5 April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D(Cont.)_ FILE NO.: Z-8472-A County Planning: No comment. CATA: CATA Bus Route #3 — the Baptist Medical Center Route runs along West 1 Street adjacent to the site. 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 Commercial and Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from various zoning districts to Planned Commercial Development to allow construction of a new worship center and associated parking. The uses are consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: 121h Street and Fair Park Boulevard are Minor Arterials. 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 these streets since they are Minor Arterials. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 10th Street is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. Bicycle Plan: A Class III bikeway is shown on 12th Street. 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 plan does not address this item specifically, but it's Community Image Goal does state a need "to counter negative perception by improving the neighborhood's physical appearance." Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The southern parking lot requires a thirty-six (36') foot wide average street buffer and no case less than one-half ('/2). 3. The landscape ordinance requires all interior islands to be a minimum of three -hundred (300') square feet in area and a minimum of seven and one-half (7 1/2) feet in width. A variance from this minimum requirement must C: April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8472-A be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. A small amount of building landscaping will be required. 5. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 6. 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 4, 2010) Mr. John McMorran of Lewis Architects Engineers was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the developing stating there were a number of outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff questioned any activities the church would include such as mother's day out, daycare, school, coffee shop or bookstore. Staff also questioned the location and area of signage proposed for the development. Staff stated letters from the utility companies was required for the right of way abandonments including any easements in need of retention. Staff also questioned if there would be a dumpster located on the site and if so if the hours of dumpster service would be limited to daylight hours. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated radial dedications were required at the intersections of streets. Staff also stated sidewalks were required along the abutting streets. Staff stated all plans for work within the right of way would require permitting prior to the start of construction. Staff also stated a grading permit would be required prior to the start of construction. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated a landscape plan stamped with the seal of a registered landscape architect would be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. Staff also stated a street buffer of 36-feet was required along the southern parking lot. Staff stated landscape islands were required to be a minimum of 300 square feet in area to receive credit toward meeting the landscape ordinance requirements. Staff stated street trees were recommended along the abutting roadways 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. 7 April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. H. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: Z-8472-A The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the February 4, 2010, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated there will not be activities such as a school, mother's day out program or daycare center but there may be a bookstore/coffee shop open to the general public. The revised cover letter also states the dumpster will be located within the existing parking lot west of the education building on 121h Street and the hours of dumpster service will be limited to daylight hours. The applicant has provided staff with approval letters from the five (5) utility companies and public works stating their concurrence with the right of way abandonments and the need for the retention of easements. The Church is proposing the demolition of a number of structures and the construction of a new worship center. The new construction is proposed in phases. The new building area is proposed containing 50,160 square feet and the future building expansions will increase the building area by 32,466 square feet. The proposed building coverage is 16.8 percent for the initial phase and 27.7 percent with the completion of the future phases. The total area proposed for hardscape is 159,437 square feet or 53.5 percent and 88,214 square feet or 29.6 percent. The building height proposed from the main level to the top of building is 70 feet on the east entry side and 85 feet on the west side. The ornamental cross tower feature within the entry landscape area is proposed with a maximum height of 110-feet. There are 190 parking spaces to remain within the existing campus, 225 parking spaces across West 10th Street and 334 parking spaces shown on the current site plan for a total of 749 parking spaces. After the building expansion to the north 20 parking spaces will be eliminated. With the building expansion to the south approximately 35 parking spaces will be eliminated for a total of 695 spaces available. Parking for churches is typically based on one parking space per every four seats in the new assembly areas. Based on a seating capacity of 3,000 a total of 750 parking spaces would typically be required. The revised site plan indicates a street buffer along West 12th Street of 15-feet and along the remaining perimeters of 12 feet. The site is located within the "mature area" of the City which allows for a 25 percent reduction in the landscape requirements. The buffer ordinance would typically require the placement of a 26.11 foot street buffer along West 12th Street and on West 10th Street adjacent to the proposed new worship center. The buffers along West 10th Street adjacent A April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8472-A to the area proposed for parking, along Fair Park Boulevard and West 11 th Street are adequate to meet the typical ordinance standard. With the approved PCD to the north the developer committed to enhance the streetscape along Fair Park Boulevard. Within the area decorative embellishment were approved adjacent to Fair Park Boulevard and 1-630 to serve as a gateway into the neighborhood. Decorative lighting fixtures, lighting, furniture and streetscape to match the 12th Street Corridor plan were proposed. The approval also indicated the landscape strip along Fair Park Boulevard would include trees placed as typically required by the Landscape Ordinance but the size would be 3-inch caliper trees in -lieu of 2-inch caliper trees. The approval also included a commitment to increase the shrub count by 50 percent with one shrub every three feet. Staff feels the developers should make an effort to match the plantings and decorative elements within the landscape areas located to the north along Fair Park Boulevard. The application request includes abandonment of two (2) street rights of way. The area of Taylor Street proposed for abandonment includes the portion located between West 10th Street and West 11th Street. The area of West 11th Street proposed for abandonment is located between Filmore Street and West Taylor Street. Filmore Street was previously abandoned. Letters submitted by the applicant from the various utility companies indicate the approval of the street right of way abandonment request for West 11th Street and Taylor Street subject to the area being maintained as a utility and drainage easement. Easements proposed for abandonment include an Ingress and Egress easement located north of West 12th Street in the former Filmore Street right of way. The easement is 16.6 feet in width and 92 feet in length. The remaining easements proposed for abandonment are located south of West 10th Street and north of West 11 th Street. The abandonments include a 10 foot easement running north and south from West 10th Street for a distance of 140 feet located approximately 150 feet east of the former Filmore Street right of way, a 10 foot easement running east and west from the former Filmore Street right of way to South Taylor Street and a 10 foot easement running within the former Filmore Street right of way from West 10th Street to West 11th Street. The various utility companies have indicated they are supportive of the easement abandonment requests. Staff is supportive of the request and the associated variance from the buffer ordinance requirements for a portion of West 10th Street and West 12th Street. As indicated the utility companies and public works have stated the abandonment of a portion of West 11th Street and Taylor Street will not have an adverse impact on the area subject to the area being maintained as a utility and drainage easement. Staff feels the parking as indicated should be adequate to 9 April 8, 2010 SUBDIVISION I I I = It•IONIQ5 D rOTO � FILE NO.: Z-8472-A serve the church. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding technical issues in need of addressing associated with the request. 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 approval of the street buffer as indicated on the proposed site plan. Staff recommends approval of the easement abandonment requests and the right of way abandonment request for a portion of West 111h Street and Taylor Street subject to the abandoned rights of way being maintained as a drainage and utility easements. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 8, 2010) Mr. Barry Williams of Crafton Tull and Associates was present representing the request. Staff presented the item with a recommends approval of the item subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. Staff stated with the additional right of way dedication requested by Public Works the street buffer along West 12th Street would be decreased to 10-feet in -lieu of the 15-feet indicated on the site plan. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the 10-foot street buffer on West 12th Street and all other street buffers as indicated on the proposed site plan. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the easement abandonment requests and the right of way abandonment request for a portion of West 11 th Street and Taylor Street subject to the abandoned street rights of way being maintained as drainage and utility easements. 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 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. `[i; ITEM NO.: 8. Z-8472-A NAME: St. Mark's Baptist Church Long -form PCD and Easement and Right of Way Abandonment for Filmore, West 11th and Taylor Streets and associated alleys LOCATION: located North of 12th Street, West of Fair Park Boulevard and South of loth Street Plannina Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than February 10, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 19, 2010. Completed March 23, 2010 see attached notice. 2. The cover letter states a new facility with a seating capacity of 3,000 members. The parking is typically required at one parking space per four seats. Based on the indicated seating capacity a total of 750 parking spaces would typically be required. It appears there are 681 parking spaces based on the parking indicated on the site plan, the parking approved with the PCD to the north and the parking indicated on the survey. Verify the total number of parking spaces available. There are 190 parking spaces to remain with existing campus, there are 225 parking spaces across loth Street, there are 314 spaces shown on current site plan for a total of 729. After the building expansion to the north eliminates 20 spaces the total will go down to 709 parking spaces for the site. This is subject to change this week as we adjust site plan to meet all City setback and buffer requirements. Updated totals will be provided on a site plan delivered during the week of March 29, 2010. 3. Will the church offer any activities such as a mother's day out or a daycare? No 4. Will the church offer a coffee shop or bookstore open to non-members on this site? Yes 5. Will the church provide a school? If so what grades, number of students, number of facility etc. 6. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. Will Comply 7. Provide the total square footage of the buildings indicated on the site plan. Will Comply 8. Provide the percentage of building coverage, percentage of landscaped area and percentage of paved area. These areas are for the new additions to the site only. Existing site areas were not calculated. New site area = 297,811 s.f. ; New Building Area = 50,160 s.f. or 16.8% ( Future building expansion will increase the building by 32,466 s.f. this would change the building percentage Item # 8. to 27.7% ) ; Hardscape Areas = 159,437 s.f. or 53.5% ; Green Area = 88,214 s.f. or 29.6%. 9. Provide the maximum building height and the maximum height of any steeple or architectural elements located on the site. Height of Building from main level to top of building is 70' (on east or entry side) ; Height of Building from lower level to top of building is 85' (predominately along the west side) ; Height of Ornamental Cross Tower feature in the entry landscape area is 110'. 10. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so indicate the location on the site plan. _i lie dumpster will be located in the existing parking lot west of the 1 story Education Building on 121h Street. The Dumpster will be enclosers and screen per code. 11.If a dumpster is located on the site will the hours of service be limited to daylight hours? There is residential located to the east of the site. limited to daylight hours. 12. Correct the name of West 10th Street on the site plan. Will Comply 13. Provide a detailed description of the rights of ways to be abandoned including all street names, subdivision name and adjacent lots and blocks, any alleys located within the abandonment area, the total length of the street or alley abandonment, the total square footage of the abandonment area, the total acreage of the abandonment area. Will Comply, See attached Legal Descriptions 14. Provide letters from the five public utility companies stating their approval of the closure, or stating their request for needed easements including dimensions. Unless otherwise specifically stated by all public utilities and Public Works, the area of the abandoned right of way will be retained in its entirety as a utility and drainage easement. Will Comply, See Attach Letters from Utilities. 15. Provide from an abstract company or equally reliable source the reversionary rights in the right of way and the source of dedication. Submit a petition signed by all persons owning property, which abuts the right of way to be abandoned. Will Comply, see attached letter of reversionary rights. 16. Notification of the right of way abandonment should be included in the property owner notification of the PZD application. Notice must be given to all property owners, which abut the right of way to be closed including owners at each end of the affected right of way. Completed March 23, 2010 see attached notice. VarianceNVaivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. 12th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. The existing right-of-way was not able to be determined. Will Comply 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Item # 8. Taylor Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Will Comply 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 11t" Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. Will Comply 4. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Taylor Street and 12t" Street. Will Comply 5. The right-of-way of Taylor Street should be abandoned north of 11 t" Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. Will Comply 6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for Taylor Street. Construct one-half street improvements to Taylor Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be located at the property line. Will Comply 7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for 11t" Street. Construct one-half street improvement to 11t" Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be placed at the property line. Will Comply 8. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along 12t" Street in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. The existing sidewalk has many obstructions. The back of the new sidewalk should be located at the property line or match the sidewalk to the west of existing education building. Will Comply 9. The right-of-way of 11t" Street should be abandoned west of Taylor Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. Will Comply 10. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. Will Comply 11. 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). Will Comply 12.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. Will Comply 13. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Will Comply 14. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding condition, remedy should be provided. Will Comply 15. The right-of-way of Fillmore Street should be abandoned between 12t" Street and 10t" Street if any still exists. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. Will Comply 16.If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit Item # 8. from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. Will Comply 17. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. Will Comply 18.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. Will Comply, however the church would like to install decorative fixtures that match the fixtures that will be used throughout the site. 19.Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501),379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. Will Comply 20. In accordance with Section 31-210 (h)(12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a 4-way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. The proposed driveways not in compliance are the south driveway off Taylor Street and the east driveway off 10tn Street. Comply 21.All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. Will Comply 22.A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 11tn Street and Fair Park Boulevard. Will Comply 23.A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 10tn Street and Fair Park Boulevard. Will Comply Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comment received. 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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in Item # 8. addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 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 short water main extension may be needed to provide water service to this property. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants as required by code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: CATA Bus Route #3 — the Baptist Medical Center Route runs along West 12' Street adjacent to the site. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial and Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from various zoning districts to Planned Commercial Development to allow construction of a new worship center and associated parking. The uses are consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: 12th Street and Fair Park Boulevard are Minor Arterials. 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 these streets since they are Minor Arterials. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 10t" Street is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. Bicycle Plan: A Class III bikeway is shown on 12th Street. 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 plan does not address this item specifically, but it's Community Image Goal does state a need "to counter negative perception by improving the neighborhood's physical appearance." Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Will Comply 2. The southern parking lot requires a thirty-six (36') foot wide average street buffer and to be in no case, less than one-half (%Z). The street buffer Item 4 8. indicated is deficient. Will Comply, however due to being within the "Mature Area" of Little Rock the requirement will be reduced by 25% to a depth of 27'. 3. The landscape ordinance requires all interior islands to be a minimum of three -hundred (300') square feet in area and a minimum of seven and one- half (7 '/z) feet in width. A variance from this minimum requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. Will Comply 4. Credit cannot be given for interior islands that are consumed by pedestrian walkways. Will Comply 5. Street trees are recommended. They will bring value to both the church and the neighborhood. Will Comply 6. A small amount of building landscaping will be required. Will Comply, building landscape is being placed between the existing vehicular drive and the new facility on the west side of the new building. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Will Comply 8. 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. Will Comply 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, February 10, 2010. Item # 8. ITEM NO.: 8. Z-8472-A NAME: St. Mark's Baptist Church Long -form PCD and Easement and Right of Way Abandonment for Filmore, West 11th and Taylor Streets and associated alleys LOCATION: located North of 12th Street, West of Fair Park Boulevard and South of 10th Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than February 10, 2010. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than February 19, 2010. 2. The cover letter states a new facility with a seating capacity of 3,000 members. The parking is typically required at one parking space per four seats. Based on the indicated seating capacity a total of 750 parking spaces would typically be required. It appears there are 681 parking spaces based on the parking indicated on the site plan, the parking approved with the PCD to the north and the parking indicated on the survey. Verify the total number of parking spaces available. 3. Will the church offer any activities such as a mother's day out or a daycare? 4. Will the church offer a coffee shop or bookstore open to non-members on this site? 5. Will the church provide a school? If so what grades, number of students, number of facility etc. 6. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. 7. Provide the total square footage of the buildings indicated on the site plan. 8. Provide the percentage of building coverage, percentage of landscaped area and percentage of paved area. 9. Provide the maximum building height and the maximum height of any steeple or architectural elements located on the site. 10. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so indicate the location on the site plan. 11.If a dumpster is located on the site will the hours of service be limited to daylight hours? There is residential located to the east of the site. 12. Correct the name of West 10th Street on the site plan. 13. Provide a detailed description of the rights of ways to be abandoned including all street names, subdivision name and adjacent lots and blocks, any alleys located within the abandonment area, the total length of the street or alley abandonment, the total square footage of the abandonment area, the total acreage of the abandonment area. 14. Provide letters from the five public utility companies stating their approval of the closure, or stating their request for needed easements including dimensions. Unless otherwise specifically stated by all public utilities and Public Works, the area of the abandoned right of way will be retained in its entirety as a utility and drainage easement. Item # 8. 15. Provide from an abstract company or equally reliable source the reversionary rights in the right of way and the source of dedication. Submit a petition signed by all persons owning property, which abuts the right of way to be abandoned. 16. Notification of the right of way abandonment should be included in the property owner notification of the PZD application. Notice must be given to all property owners, which abut the right of way to be closed including owners at each end of the affected right of way. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. 12tn Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. The existing right-of-way was not able to be determined. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Taylor Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 11tn Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. 4. A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Taylor Street and 12tn Street. 5. The right-of-way of Taylor Street should be abandoned north of 11 to Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 6. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for Taylor Street. Construct one-half street improvements to Taylor Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be located at the property line. 7. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan for 11tn Street. Construct one-half street improvement to 11tn Street including 5-foot sidewalk with the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 18 feet from the existing centerline. The back of the sidewalk should be placed at the property line. 8. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required to be installed along 12tn Street in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code and the Master Street Plan. The existing sidewalk has many obstructions. The back of the new sidewalk should be located at the property line or match the sidewalk to the west of existing education building. 9. The right-of-way of 11 to Street should be abandoned west of Taylor Street. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 10. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 11. 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). 12. 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 Item # 8. subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 13. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. 14. Per Section 29-102 an evaluation should be conducted on the basis of existing downstream development and any analysis of stormwater runoff with and without the proposed development. If the proposed development will cause or increase downstream flooding condition, remedy should be provided. 15.The right-of-way of Fillmore Street should be abandoned between 12th Street and 1 oth Street if any still exists. Easements should be maintained for existing utilities. 16. 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. 17. Street Improvement plans shall include signage and striping. Traffic Engineering must approve completed plans prior to construction. 18.Streetlights are required by Section 31-403 of the Little Rock code. Provide plans for approval to Traffic Engineering. Streetlights must be installed prior to platting/certificate of occupancy. Contact Traffic Engineering 379-1813 (Steve Philpott) for more information. 19.Obtain permits prior to doing any street cuts or curb cuts. Obtain barricade permit prior to doing any work in the right-of-way. Contact Traffic Engineering at (501) 379- 1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 20.In accordance with Section 31-210 (h)(12), access driveways running parallel to the street shall not create a 4-way intersection within 75 feet of the future curb line of the street. The proposed driveways not in compliance are the south driveway off Taylor Street and the east driveway off 10th Street. 21.All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 22.A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 11th Street and Fair Park Boulevard. 23.A 20-foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of loth Street and Fair Park Boulevard. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Enter : No comment received. 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. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. 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 Item # 8. Health Engineering Division and Little Rock Fire Department is required. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. 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 short water main extension may be needed to provide water service to this property. Fire Department: Install and place fire hydrants as required by code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: CATA Bus Route #3 — the Baptist Medical Center Route runs along West 12th Street adjacent to the site. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial and Public Institutional for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from various zoning districts to Planned Commercial Development to allow construction of a new worship center and associated parking. The uses are consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. Master Street Plan: 12th Street and Fair Park Boulevard are Minor Arterials. 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 these streets since they are Minor Arterials. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 10"' Street is a Collector. The primary function of a Collector Street is to provide a connection from Local Streets to Arterials. Bicycle Plan: A Class III bikeway is shown on 12th Street. 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 plan does not address this item specifically, but it's Community Image Goal does state a need "to counter negative perception by improving the neighborhood's physical appearance." Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. The southern parking lot requires a thirty-six (36') foot wide average street buffer and to be in no case, less than one-half ('/2). The street buffer indicated is deficient. Item # 8. 3. The landscape ordinance requires all interior islands to be a minimum of three - hundred (300') square feet in area and a minimum of seven and one-half (7'/2) feet in width. A variance from this minimum requirement must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. Credit cannot be given for interior islands that are consumed by pedestrian walkways. 5. Street trees are recommended. They will bring value to both the church and the neighborhood. 6. A small amount of building landscaping will be required. 7. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 8. 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, February 10, 2010. Item # 8.