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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8493-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 17, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1.1 FILE NO.: Z-8493-A NAME: Arkansas Sling Company — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 6510 Woodson Road OWNER/APPLICANT- BSILR, LLC/The Holloway Firm PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow Arkansas Sling Company to operate an - office/warehouse with light assembly, packaging and shipping on this site. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family. A request to rezone the property to C-3 General Commercial is a separate item on this agenda (Z-8493). 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the west side of Woodson Road, one lot south of West 65th Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning, transitioning from the industrial uses located along 65th Street to the single-family neighborhood located to the south. Industrial use and zoning are located to the east, west and north. A C-3 zoned veterinary clinic is adjacent to the north. This property is a part of a larger tract that at one time was occupied by the phone company. A day care center occupies one of the phone company's former buildings to the northwest. Single-family homes are located to the south. Under this proposal, the only change to the site will be the enclosing of an existing canopy structure. The proposed use appears to be a good transitional use, which is compatible with uses in the area. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the SWLR United for Progress and Wakefield Neighborhood Associations were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site is accessed by existing driveways off of Woodson Road. A 20 space, paved parking lot is located south of the building. Additional parking and loading area is located on the north side of the building. No changes to the driveways or parking are proposed. September 17, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1.1 (Cont. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: FILE NO.: Z-8493-A Any new paved areas must comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. Section 15-85. Remodeling and expansion projects. (a� All vehicular use areas which were in existence prior to the effective date of this article may continue as nonconforming until such time a building permit is issued to rehabilitate a structure on the property exceeding fifty (50) percent of the current replacement cost of the structure. At such time fifty (50) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with this chapter and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale based upon the percentage of rehabilitation cost. (b) Additionally, all vehicular use areas which were in existence prior to the effective date of this article may continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with this chapter and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. W. 65th Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way forty-five (45) feet from centerline will be required. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Woodson Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: No comments received. Entergy: Approved as submitted. CenterPoint Energy: No comments received. 2 September 17, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1.1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8493-A AT&T (SBC): No comments received. 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) required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Fire hydrant will be required at time of Building Permit. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: A CATA bus route is located one (1) block west of the site, at 65tn Street and Geyer Springs. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 27, 2009) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. Staff requested additional information regarding signage, site lighting and building materials. Staff noted that all uses would be required to take place entirely within the enclosed building. Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were noted. Staff stated they would meet with the applicant to discuss the comments. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. Ir_1a�_1ONMAI W,MI The R-2 zoned property located at 6510 Woodson Road is a lot that was created from a larger tract that previously was occupied by the phone company. This lot contains a 100 ft. X 30 ft. brick building, a 20 ft. X 20 ft. metal building and asphalt paved parking and driveways. A 100 ft. X 130 ft. canopy extends out from the brick building. The applicants propose to enclose the canopy and attach it to the brick building. The property is proposed to be used by Arkansas Sling Company as an office/warehouse with light assembly/packaging and shipping of the materials. A proposal to rezone the property from R-2 to C-3 is a separate 3 September 17, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1.1 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8493-A item on this agenda (Z-8493). A C.U.P. is requested to allow the proposed use under the C-3 zoning. The canopy structure will be enclosed with an ICF wall system with a textured applied finish system (TAFS) exterior. A pair of garage doors will be located on the north and south facades. An existing 6 foot tall chain link security fence will be retained. A 6 foot tall wood fence is located along the southern perimeter of the site from Woodson Road to the back edge of the parking lot. A 20 space, paved parking lot is located south of the building. Additional parking and loading area is located on the north side of the building. No changes to the drives or parking are proposed. This low -volume operation will employ 2-3 persons. The hours of operation are primarily day time business hours. Signage is proposed to consist of a monument style ground sign and wall signs on the north, south and east facades of the canopy. Staff will support a variance to allow the wall sign on the north side of the facade without direct street frontage. Staff does not support placing a sign on the south facade, facing the residential properties. No additional site lighting is proposed. All existing lighting will be shielded downward and into the site to prevent light trespass onto adjacent properties. All proposed activities will occur within the enclosed buildings. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff is supportive of the proposed C.U.P. The bill of assurance for Lot 1, Victory Addition states "The site shall not be used for purposes other than the uses as prescribed in the Little Rock Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances." STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. The site must be rezoned to C-3 general commercial district. 2. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 3. Any dumpster to be placed on the site must be located north of the building and screened to comply with the Code. 4. The 6-foot tall wood screen fence along the south perimeter is to be maintained in good condition. 5. All site lighting is to be shielded downward and into the site. 0 September 17, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1.1 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8493-A 6. All uses are to take place only within the enclosed building. 7. Signage is to be limited to a monument style ground mounted sign and wall signage on the north and east facades of the canopy/building. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 17, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 5 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS AUGUST 27, 2009 ITEM NO.: 1.1 ARKANSAS SLING COMPANY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6510 WOODSON ROAD Z-8493-A Planning Staff Comments: 1. Submit copy of Bill of Assurance for Lot 1, Victory Addition. 2. Provide information on building materials proposed for project. 3. Provide signage plan. 4. Provide lighting plan. 5. All uses must take place entirely within enclosed building. Variance/Waivers: 0 None requested. Public Works: 1. W. 651h Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way forty- five (45) feet from centerline will be required. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Woodson Road for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: No comments received. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. 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) required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Fire hydrant will be required at time of Building Permit. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: A CATA bus route is located one (1) block west of the site, at 65`h Street and Geyer Springs. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: Any new paved areas must comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. Section 15-85. Remodeling and expansion projects. (a) All vehicular use areas which were in existence prior to the effective date of this article may continue as nonconforming until such time a building permit is issued to rehabilitate a structure on the property exceeding fifty (50) percent of the current replacement cost of the structure. At such time fifty (50) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with this ITEM NO.: 1.1 CON'T Z-8493-A chapter and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale based upon the percentage of rehabilitation cost. (b) Additionally, all vehicular use areas which were in existence prior to the effective date of this article may continue as nonconforming until such time as a building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the property exceeding ten (10) percent of the existing gross floor area. At such time ten (10) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with this chapter and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale. Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised plan, if required, no later than Wednesday September 2, 2009. Required notices must be sent via certified mail no later than September 2, 2009 and proof of notice returned to staff by September 11, 2009.