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ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.:
NAME: Escarcega Church — Revised Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 6523 Hinkson Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Gregorio Escarcega
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow an
addition to an existing church development on the R-2
zoned property located at 6523 Hinkson Road.
SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the southeast corner of Hinkson Road and Oman
Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area predominately zoned R-2, with a mix of
uses at the east end of the Cloverdale Neighborhood. Single family
residences are located to the west and south, with a day care center,
church and office uses further south. Single family residences and a Little
Rock School District property (Cloverdale Middle School) are located to the
north. Single family residences and undeveloped property are located to
the east and southeast.
The applicant proposes to add a second building to an existing church
property. The proposed use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice of
public hearing was sent to the Cloverdale and SWLR United for Progress
Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
A small area of paved parking is located on the north side of the existing
church building, with parking for five (5) or six (6) vehicles. A driveway
from Hinkson Road serves the small parking area. There is a second
driveway from Oman Road, with a small asphalt area on the west side of
the building.
The applicant proposes to construct a new 4,000 square foot sanctuary
building, with seating for 84 persons. The new sanctuary will require 21
off-street paved parking spaces, as per Section 36-502 (b) (2) d. of the
City's Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a variance from this
ordinance requirement for the reduced number of parking spaces. The
applicant does have a long-term lease for the existing parking lot across
August 1, 2019
ITEM NO.: A Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Hinkson Road to the north, owned by the Little Rock School District. The
lot contains over 60 parking spaces.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal
landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Requirements for landscaping in land use (street) buffers shall be the
same as perimeter landscaping. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or
vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of the proposed
building adjacent to the street right-of-way.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many
existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling
Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving
trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS:
Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan
specifies that Hinkson Road for the frontage of this property must meet
commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan
specifies that Oman Road Street for the frontage of this property must
meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection
of Oman Road and Hinkson Road.
4. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo,
371-4818) for the private improvements such as vehicular parking and
drive aisle located in the right-of-way.
5. Show the location of any additional driveway locations.
6. Is any additional paving proposed on the property?
6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
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Entergy
FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Entergy does not object to this proposal. The service to the existing bldg.
may need to be relocated due to the proximity of the new building. Also,
the new bldg. service location is not defined and could present an issue
based on a rear lot location. There are 2 phase lines serving the existing
bldg. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service
requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS, All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department:
Full plan review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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August 1, 2019
ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. -
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have
at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area.
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than
62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved
fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000
square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road
when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one
half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or
area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildin s - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D105.1 — D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire
apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section
the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave
of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of
the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet
and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned
parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which
the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by
the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial
fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted
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ITEM NO.: A Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Dead Ends.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in
excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions
in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire
apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus
access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation
by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by
fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening
devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and
padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible
entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is
installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official.
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with U L 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table
C105.1.
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August 1, 2019
ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Buildina Codes: No comments received.
7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Region METRO: No comments.
Planning Division: No comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 29, 2019)
Pastor Gregorio Escarcega and Troy Laha were present, representing the
application. Staff presented the application. Staff noted that some additional
information was needed on the project. Staff explained that the parking
agreement/lease needed to be long-term and maintained. Staff also noted that
parking variance needed to be requested. The Public Works and Landscape
requirements were briefly discussed. After the discussion, the Committee
forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a revised conditional use permit to allow
construction of a new sanctuary building within an existing church site on the R-2
zoned property at 6523 Hinkson Road. The property is located at the southeast
corner of Hinkson Road and Oman Road. The property is occupied by a one-
story brick church building (approximately 2,200 square feet), located within the
west half of the property. The east portion of the property is undeveloped and
fenced. A small area of paved parking is located on the north side of the existing
church building, with parking for five (5) or six (6) vehicles. A driveway from
Hinkson Road serves the small parking area. There is a second driveway from
Oman Road, with a small asphalt area on the west side of the building.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story sanctuary building within the
east portion of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
sanctuary building will be a 4,000 square foot structure. The proposed structure
will be located 85 feet back from the front (west) property line, 28 feet from the
rear (east) property line, 10.5 to 13.5 feet from the south side property line and
28 to 31.5 feet from the north side property line. A small playground area will be
located at the east end of the sanctuary building. The proposed sanctuary
building will have a seating capacity of 84 persons.
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ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.:
Section 36-502 (b) (2) d. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of
21 off-street paved parking spaces for the proposed sanctuary building, based
on the seating capacity. There are five (5) or six (6) paved parking spaces on
the north side of the existing church building. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow a reduced number of parking spaces. The church
does have a lease agreement to use the existing Little Rock School District
parking lot across Hinkson Road to the north. The parking lot contains over
60 parking spaces. The current lease agreement runs through June 30, 2024
(five (5) years).
The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee. The
applicant submitted the five (5) year lease agreement for the school district
parking lot across Hinkson Road. The applicant noted that there will be no new
signage or site lighting on the property. To staff's knowledge, there are no
outstanding issues associated with this application.
Staff believes the proposed new sanctuary addition to the existing church site is
an appropriate use for this property. The proposed addition to the existing
church site represents a good in -fill project for this property. The property is
located in an area containing several office/public institutional uses at the east
end of the Cloverdale neighborhood. The proposed expanded church use should
prove to be compatible with the overall area. Staff believes the proposed church
development will have no adverse impact on the neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested revised CUP, including parking
variance, subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6
of the agenda staff report.
2. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent property.
3. Signage for the church facility will be as per Section 36-553 of the code (signs
permitted in office zones).
4. The lease agreement for the Little Rock School District parking lot on the
north side of Hinkson Road must be maintained as long as the church
occupies this property. If the lease agreement ever expires, the parking issue
must be brought back to the Planning Commission for further review.
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ITEM NO.. A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 20, 2019)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to complete the required
notifications to surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application
be deferred to the August 1, 2019 agenda.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the August 1, 2019
agenda. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 1, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as 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, including all
staff comments and conditions. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and
1 open position.
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ITEM NO.: 3
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT
FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Escarcega Church — Revised Conditional Use Permit
6523 Hinkson Road
Gregorio Escarcega
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow an
addition to an existing church development on the R-2
zoned property located at 6523 Hinkson Road.
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SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the southeast corner of Hinkson Road and Oman
Road.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area predominately zoned R-2, with a mix of
uses at the east end of the Cloverdale Neighborhood. Single family
residences are located to the west and south, with a day care center,
church and office uses further south. Single fgtmily residences and a Little
Rock School District property (Cloverdale Middle School) are located to the
north. Single family residences and undeveloped property are located to
the east and southeast.
The applicant proposes to add a second building to an existing church
property. The proposed use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice of
public hearing was sent to the Cloverdale and SWLR United for Progress
Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
A small area of paved parking is located on the north side of the existing
church building, with parking for five (5) or six (6) vehicles. A driveway
from Hinkson Road serves the small parking area. There is a second
driveway from Oman Road, with a small asphalt area on the west side of
the building.
The applicant proposes to construct a new 4,000 square foot sanctuary
building, with seating for 84 persons. The new sanctuary will require 21
off-street paved parking spaces, as per Section 36-502 (b) (2) d. of the
City's Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a variance from this
ordinance requirement for the reduced number of parking spaces. The
applicant does have a long-term lease for the existing parking lot across
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Hinkson Road to the north, owned by the Little Rock School District. The
lot contains over 60 parking spaces.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS.
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal
landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. Requirements for landscaping in land use (street) buffers shall be the
same as perimeter landscaping. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs or
vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of the proposed
building adjacent to the street right-of-way.
3. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many
existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling
Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving
trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS:
Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan
specifies that Hinkson Road for the frontage of this property must meet
commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from
centerline.
2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan
specifies that Oman Road Street for the frontage of this property must
meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
3. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection
of Oman Road and Hinkson Road.
4. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo,
371-4818) for the private improvements such as vehicular parking and
drive aisle located in the right-of-way.
5. Show the location of any additional driveway locations.
6. Is any additional paving proposed on the property?
6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
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ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
Entergy-
FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Entergy does not object to this proposal. The service to the existing bldg.
may need to be relocated due to the proximity of the new building. Also,
the new bldg. service location is not defined and could present an issue
based on a rear lot location. There are 2 phase lines serving the existing
bldg. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service
requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
Fire Department:
Full plan review
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. -
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have
at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area.
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than
62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved
fire apparatus access roads.
Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000
square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road
when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler systems.
D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one
half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or
area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D105.1 — D105.4
D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire
apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section
the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave
of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of
the parapet walls, whichever is greater.
D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet
and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned
parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which
the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by
the fire code official.
D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial
fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
Dead Ends.
FILE NO.: Z-8827
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in
excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions
in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
Gates
Maintain fire apparatus access road gates as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.5 Fire
apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus
access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. Minimum gate width shall be 20 feet.
2. Gates shall be of swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of material that allow manual operation
by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times and replaces or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by
fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening
devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and
padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible
entry tools or when a key box containing the keys to the lock is
installed at the gate location.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official.
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance
with U L 325.
9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table
C105.1.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 (Con
Building Codes: No comments received.
7. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Region METRO: No comments.
Plannina Division: No comments.
FILE NO.: Z-8827
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 29, 2019)
Pastor Gregorio Escarcega and Troy Laha were present, representing the
application. Staff presented the application. Staff noted that some additional
information was needed on the project. Staff explained that the parking
agreement/lease needed to be long-term and maintained. Staff also noted that
parking variance needed to be requested. The Public Works and Landscape
requirements were briefly discussed. After the discussion, the Committee
forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a revised conditional use permit to allow
construction of a new sanctuary building within an existing church site on the R-2
zoned property at 6523 Hinkson Road. The property is located at the southeast
corner of Hinkson Road and Oman Road. The property is occupied by a one-
story brick church building (approximately 2,200 square feet), located within the
west half of the property. The east portion of the property is undeveloped and
fenced. A small area of paved parking is located on the north side of the existing
church building, with parking for five (5) or six (6) vehicles. A driveway from
Hinkson Road serves the small parking area. There is a second driveway from
Oman Road, with a small asphalt area on the west side of the building.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story sanctuary building within the
east portion of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
sanctuary building will be a 4,000 square foot structure. The proposed structure
will be located 85 feet back from the front (west) property line, 28 feet from the
rear (east) property line, 10.5 to 13.5 feet from the south side property line and
28 to 31.5 feet from the north side property line. A small playground area will be
located at the east end of the sanctuary building. The proposed sanctuary
building will have a seating capacity of 84 persons.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
Section 36-502 (b) (2) d. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of
21 off-street paved parking spaces for the proposed sanctuary building, based
on the seating capacity. There are five (5) or six (6) paved parking spaces on
the north side of the existing church building. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow a reduced number of parking spaces. The church
does have a lease agreement to use the existing Little Rock School District
parking lot across Hinkson Road to the north. The parking lot contains over
60 parking spaces. The current lease agreement runs through June 30, 2024
(five (5) years).
The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee. The
applicant submitted the five (5) year lease agreement for the school district
parking lot across Hinkson Road. The applicant noted that there will be no new
signage or site lighting on the property. To staff's knowledge, there are no
outstanding issues associated with this application.
Staff believes the proposed new sanctuary addition to the existing church site is
an appropriate use for this property. The proposed addition to the existing
church site represents a good in -fill project for this property. The property is
located in an area containing several office/public institutional uses at the east
end of the Cloverdale neighborhood. The proposed expanded church use should
prove to be compatible with the overall area. Staff believes the proposed church
development will have no adverse impact on the neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested revised CUP, including parking
variance, subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6
of the agenda staff report.
2. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent property.
3. Signage for the church facility will be as per Section 36-553 of the code (signs
permitted in office zones).
4. The lease agreement for the Little Rock School District parking lot on the
north side of Hinkson Road must be maintained as long as the church
occupies this property. If the lease agreement ever expires, the parking issue
must be brought back to the Planning Commission for further review.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8827-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 20, 2019)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant failed to complete the required
notifications to surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application
be deferred to the August 1, 2019 agenda.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the August 1, 2019
agenda. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.