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JANUARY 31, 2013
ITEM NO.: 3. 314 EAST 6TH STREET FOOD STORE UNDER 5,000 S . FT. WITH SALES OF
BEER OR WINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — 314 EAST 6T11 STREET Z-8837
Planning Staff Comments:
1. The site is located in the Original City of Little Rock which does not have a Bill of Assurance which
addresses use issues.
2. A list of establishments within 1,500 feet which sell alcohol, both for on -premises consumption and carry-
out sales will be included in the Commission's February 21, 2013 Agenda.
3. The site is located in the MacArthur Park Historic District. Signage will be reviewed by the Historic
District Commission of February 11, 2013 and their recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning
Commission.
Variance/Waivers:
• Wall signs without direct street frontage
• Ground -mounted sign
Public Works:
1. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements
(awning and steps) located in the right-of-way.
Utilities and Fire Department/Coun Planning:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would
be done at the expense of the developer.
Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required.
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.
Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly
(RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use.
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must
be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test
results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter.
Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements
for this project.
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'D
Z-8837
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route and is one block from the CATA Travel Center.
Planning, Division: No Comments.
Landscape: Redevelopment exceeding fifty (50) percent of the structure's current replacement value will require
that the site comply with the provisions of the UU Urban Use District.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four, (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday February 6, 2013. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties located
within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday February 6, 2013. The City -provided notice
form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than February 15, 2013.
FILE NO.: Z-8837
NAME: 314 East 6th Street Food Store under 5,000 square
feet with sales of beer or wine — Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION: 314 East 6th Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Samirah Alwazir/Ibrahim Elsaid
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a food
store under 5,000 square feet with sales of beer or
wine to occupy the existing 1,500 square foot building
on this UU zoned property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the north side of East 6th Street, between Rock and
Cumberland Streets.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of mixed uses. Since the specific issue
at question is the off -premises sale of beer or wine, staff looked at the
number of existing alcohol sales outlets in the immediate area. There
appear to be 11 on -premises sales (restaurants), 2 private clubs and
1 off -premises sales businesses within 1,500 feet of the site. Just beyond
the 1,500 feet, within the area bounded by Main Street, 1-630, 1-30 and
The River, there are three (3) other off -premises sales businesses; a
liquor store at 10th and Main and two (2) convenience stores with gas
pumps at 9th and 1-30. Residential uses are located one-half (1/2) block to
the east and across 6th Street to the south.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Downtown and MacArthur Park
Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There is no on -site parking. The property is located in the UU Urban Use
zoning district which has no parking requirement.
FILE NO.: Z-8837 (Cont.)
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
If the remodeling costs exceed 50% of the structure's current replacement
value, compliance with the standards of the UU Urban Use zoning district
is required.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMME
1. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo,
371-4818) for the private improvements (awning and steps) located in
the right-of-way.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of
request for water service must be met.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter. - '
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered
water service is required.
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.
Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the
domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first
point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon
installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be
completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of
Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's
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FILE NO.: Z-8837 Cont.
Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route and is one block from the
CATA Travel Center.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(JANUARY 31, 2013)
The applicant's representative was present. Staff presented the item and noted
no additional information was needed. Staff noted the applicant had installed
signage without a permit. Staff noted the site was located in the MacArthur Park
Historic District and signage had to be approved by the Historic District
Commission. Staff informed the Committee that the item was on the Historic
District Commission's February 11, 2013 agenda and the results of that meeting
would be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
Staff informed the Committee that a list of establishments within 1,500 feet which
sell alcohol, both for on -premises consumption and carry -out sales, would be
included in the Commission's agenda.
Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were noted.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A one-story, 1,500 square foot commercial building occupies the UU zoned
property located at 314 East 6th Street. The building occupies the entirety of the
25 X 60 lot. The building was formerly occupied by the Lucky 7 Deli. The
applicant is remodeling the building for occupancy as Downtown Deli and
Grocery. A conditional use permit is requested to allow beer sales. A CUP is
required for a "food store under 5,000 square feet with sales of beer or wine" in
the UU district (Ordinance No. 20,568, adopted April 13, 2012). The food store
is proposed to operate 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
Staff reviewed this proposal and took into consideration the uses in the
surrounding neighborhood. Since a neighborhood is referenced elsewhere in the
Code as the area within 1,500 feet of the site, staff looked specifically for any
sites within that area which have an approved State Alcohol Beverage Control
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(ABC) permit. Additionally, staff looked at the proximity of the site to residential
properties. Residential uses are located '/z block both to the south and east of
this site. The following ABC on and off premise permits are located within
1,500 feet of the site:
Address
Permit
Use
402 Louisiana
On premises
U S Pizza
406 Louisiana
On premises
Cotija's Mexican Grill
412 Louisiana
Private club
Club Sway
414 Louisiana
On premises
Sports Page
315 Main
On premises
Montego Cafe
601 Main
On premises
Repertory Theater
405 East 3rd Street
Off premises
Dugan's Market
315 East Capitol
Private club
American Legion Post
205 West Capitol
On premises
Hanaroo Sushi Bar
211 West Capitol
On premises
Downtown Music Hall
320 Commerce
On premises
Hampton Inn
501 East 9th Street
On premises
Arts Center
Just beyond the 1,500 feet, within the area bounded by Main Street, 1-630, 1-30
and The River, there are three (3) other off -premises sales businesses; a liquor
store at 10th and Main and two (2) convenience stores with gas pumps at gt and
1-30. Residential uses are located one-half (112) block to the east and across 6"
Street to the south.
As staff informed the Subdivision Committee, the applicant has placed signage
on the site without approval from the Historic District Commission and without
permits. A 4' X 8' wall sign has been placed on both the east and west facades
of the building. Neither side has direct street frontage. Section 36-557. (a)
states "all on -premises wall signs must face required street frontage". A 5' X 10'
sign has been placed on the front facade on a mansard. The sign exceeds the
allowable 10% coverage of the facade as allowed by Section 36-553. (2) (a).
An existing pole -type, ground mounted sign next to the building has been
refurbished. Section 36-342 (c) (11) states ground mounted signs are
discouraged in the UU zoning district and are permitted only as a variance. The
Historic District Commission does regulate signage in the District and makes a
determination as to whether signage is appropriate based on the age and type of
building.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Historic District Commission was scheduled to review signage for the site at
its February 11, 2013 meeting. The applicant failed to send the required notices
for that meeting in a timely manner. The Commission voted to defer the item to
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FILE NO.: Z-8837 (Cont.
its March 11, 2013 meeting. In so much as the signage on this site is such an
integral part of the proposal, staff does not believe it is appropriate to move
forward with the CUP application until the Historic District Commission has
rendered a decision on the signage. Staff recommends that the CUP application
be deferred to the April 4, 2013 agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 21, 2013)
The applicant was not present. There was one objector present. Staff
recommended deferral of the item as noted in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and deferred to the April 4, 2013 meeting by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent
and 1 open position.
STAFF UPDATE:
Prior to the March 11, 2013 Historic District Commission meeting, the applicant
revised the signage by removing the wall signs from the east and west facades of
the building. The Commission approved the following signage:
1. Mansard sign on the front fagade
2. Wall sign on the north (rear) fagade
3. Pole/ground sign
4. Incidental signs in vinyl lettering on the front windows that read "Deli Meats",
"hot Food". "Downtown Deli and Grocery 501-244-9800". "Grocery" and
"Sandwiches".
5. One "open" sign on front glass and one neon beer sign in the easternmost
window if beer sales are approved.
The Historic District Commission's approval of the signage plan is subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for any interior remodeling and any
exterior improvements.
2. The exterior of the building is to be completely painted.
3. A sign permit must be obtained for each sign.
4. A franchise permit must be obtained for the awning, the sign on the awning
and the ice machine which are all located in the right-of-way.
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Staff does have concerns about approving the requested conditional use permit
to allow off premises beer sales. As was previously noted, the site is in close
proximity to residential uses; one-half (1/2) block to the east and across 6th Street
to the south. Within the general area of 1,500 feet and just beyond the 1,500 feet
are four (4) other off premises alcohol sales outlets including a liquor store, a
small food store and two convenience stores with gas pumps. Staff is also
concerned about a possible impact on the CATA Transfer Center which is
located one block to the north. For these reasons, staff cannot support the
proposed food store under 5,000 square feet with sales of beer or wine.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested C.U.P.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 4, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were several persons present, in opposition
and in support. Several letters of opposition had been received by staff and
forwarded to the commissioners. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of denial.
Mr. Murad Elsaidi, brother of the owner, spoke in support of the application. He
said the family had spent a great deal of money rehabilitating a run down
building. He said the business would fail without the alcohol sales and the
building would return to its run down state. Mr. Elsaidi stated there were at least
12 other businesses in the area that sold beer and he asked the commission not
to single him out.
Mr. Hassan Elsaidi, father of the owner, stated he was helping his son get started
in business and he would not have started down this road if he had known this
obstacle would be in the way. Mr. Elsaidi stated the business was making
$300.00 - $400.00 per day in sales, with about 25% of that being profit. He said
the business needed the beer sales to survive.
Kathy Wells, Secretary of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, spoke in
opposition. She showed photographs of stores located at 612 and 1423 W,
Roosevelt. She stated they were small food stores without beer sales that were
apparently doing well. Ms. Wells stated the neighborhood welcomed the
applicant's food store, but not the beer sales. She stated the neighborhood had
a problem with aggressive panhandlers. She surmised that they were
panhandling for beer money.
FILE NO.: Z-8837(Cont.)
Thad Luther, Chief Operating Office for Central Arkansas Water, spoke in
opposition. He made note of the CAW - owned property and offices in the area.
He stated CAW already had a problem with loitering and littering on its property.
He said the proposed beer sales would exacerbate the problem. Mr. Luther
stated CAW welcomed the food store, but not the beer sales.
Mike McCurdy, managing Director of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, spoke in
opposition. He stated the Rep owned the 16 unit apartment building directly
across 6th Street that was used to house guest artists. Mr. McCurdy said those
artists walk the 2 Y2 blocks from the apartments to the theatre. He also stated the
Rep was not opposed to the food store, just the addition of beer sales. He stated
there had been extensive renovation of many properties in the area and some
reduction in the number of vagrants. He said he thought the proposed beer
sales, combined with the late hours that the store would be open, would have a
negative effect on the neighborhood.
Jill Judy, of 2000 Arch Street, stated she owned several multifamily units in the
area. She said she and others had worked to renovate older buildings. Ms. Judy
stated she was concerned about sales of beer in individual containers. She
stated she had to deal with problems -with transients and littering at her
properties. Ms. Judy stated; the. proposed beer sales would not be good for the
downtown neighborhood.
Mr. Elsaidi stated he was also concerned about crime. He said there were
already stores in the area that sold beer and this proposed store would not add
significantly to the area's problems. Mr. Elsaidi said the State through the ABC
had jurisdiction to determine if there were too many alcohol outlets in an area.
He said every business was different and not every small food store needed beer
sales to survive, but his did. He presented a petition of support signed by
700 persons he said were area residents and customers.
In response to a question from a commissioner, Deputy City Attorney Cindy
Dawson stated the issue before the commission was a land use issue; whether it
was appropriate to allow the small food store with beer sales as a conditional use
at this location.
Commissioner Pierce stated she had concerns about the hours of operation and
beer sales in single containers.
A motion was made to approve the application, including all staff comments and
conditions, except that of denial. The motion failed with a vote of 4 ayes, 5 noes,
1 absent and 1 open position.
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April 4, 2013
ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8837
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The Historic District Commission was scheduled to review signage for the site at
its February 11, 2013 meeting. The applicant failed to send the required notices
for that meeting in a timely manner. The Commission voted to defer the item to
its March 11, 2013 meeting. In so much as the signage on this site is such an
integral part of the proposal, staff does not believe it is appropriate to move
forward with the CUP application until the Historic District Commission has
rendered a decision on the signage. Staff recommends that the CUP application
be deferred to the April 4, 2013 agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(FEBRUARY 21, 2013)
The applicant was not present. There was one objector present. Staff
recommended deferral of the item as noted in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and deferred to the April 4, 2013 meeting by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent
and 1 open position.
STAFF UPDATE:
Prior to the March 11, 2013 Historic District Commission meeting, the applicant
revised the signage by removing the wall signs from the east and west facades of
the building. The Commission approved the following signage:
1. Mansard sign on the front fagade
2. Wall sign on the north (rear) fagade
3. Pole/ground sign
4. Incidental signs in vinyl lettering on the front windows that read "Deli Meats",
"hot Food". "Downtown Deli and Grocery 501-244-9800". "Grocery" and
"Sandwiches". rr, .
5. One "open" sign on front glass and one neon beer sign in the easternmost
window if beer sales are approved.
The Historic District Commission's approval of the signage plan is subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for any interior remodeling and any
exterior improvements.
2. The exterior of the building is to be completely painted.
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ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8837
3. A sign permit must be obtained for each sign.
4. A franchise permit must be obtained for the awning, the sign on the awning
and the ice machine which are all located in the right-of-way.
Staff does have concerns about approving the requested conditional use permit
to allow off premises beer sales. As was previously noted, the site is in close
proximity to residential uses; one-half (1/2) block to the east and across 6th Street
to the south. Within the general area of 1,500 feet and just beyond the 1,500 feet
are four (4) other off premises alcohol sales outlets including a liquor store, a
small food store and two convenience stores with gas pumps. Staff is also
concerned about a possible impact on the CATA Transfer Center which is
located one block to the north. For these reasons, staff cannot support the
proposed food store under 5,000 square feet with sales of beer or wine.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of the requested C.U.P.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(APRIL 4, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were several persons present, in opposition
and in support. Several letters of opposition had been received by staff and
forwarded to the commissioners. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of denial.
Mr. Murad Elsaidi, brother of the owner, spoke in support of the application. He
said the family had spent a great deal of money rehabilitating a run down
building. He said the business would fail without the alcohol sales and the
building would return to its run down state. Mr. Elsaidi stated there were at least
12 other businesses in the area that sold beer and he asked the commission not
to single him out.
Mr. Hassan Elsaidi, father of the owner, stated he was helping his son get started
in business and he would not have started down this road if he had known this
obstacle would be in the way. Mr. Elsaidi stated the business was making
$300.00 - $400.00 per day in sales, with about 25% of that being profit. He said
the business needed the beer sales to survive.
Kathy Wells, Secretary of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, spoke in
opposition. She showed photographs of stores located at 612 and 1423 W,
Roosevelt. She stated they were small food stores without beer sales that were
apparently doing well. Ms. Wells stated the neighborhood welcomed the
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April 4, 2013
ITEM NO.: B(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-8837
applicant's food store, but not the beer sales. She stated the neighborhood had
a problem with aggressive panhandlers. She surmised that they were
panhandling for beer money.
Thad Luther, Chief Operating Office for Central Arkansas Water, spoke in
opposition. He made note of the CAW - owned property and offices in the area.
He stated CAW already had a problem with loitering and littering on its property.
He said the proposed beer sales would exacerbate the problem. Mr. Luther
stated CAW welcomed the food store, but not the beer sales.
Mike McCurdy, managing Director of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, spoke in
opposition. He stated the Rep owned the 16 unit apartment building directly
across 6th Street that was used to house guest artists. Mr. McCurdy said those
artists walk the 2 Y2 blocks from the apartments to the theatre. He also stated the
Rep was not opposed to the food store, just the addition of beer sales. He stated
there had been extensive renovation of many properties in the area and some
reduction in the number of vagrants. He said he thought the proposed beer
sales, combined with the late hours that the store would be open, would have a
negative effect on the neighborhood.
Jill Judy, of 2000 Arch Street, stated she owned several multifamily units in the
area. She said she and others had worked to renovate older buildings. Ms. Judy
stated she was concerned about sales of beer in individual containers. She
stated she had to deal with problems with transients and littering at her
properties. Ms. Judy stated the proposed beer sales would not be good for the
downtown neighborhood.
Mr. Elsaidi stated he was also concerned about crime. He said there were
already stores in the area that sold beer and this proposed store would not add
significantly to the area's problems. Mr. Elsaidi said the State through the ABC
had jurisdiction to determine if there were too many alcohol outlets in an area.
He said every business was different and not every small food store needed beer
sales to survive, but his did... He presented a petition of support signed by
700 persons he said were area residents and customers.
In response to a question from a commissioner, Deputy City Attorney Cindy
Dawson stated the issue before the commission was a land use issue; whether it
was appropriate to allow the small food store with beer sales as a conditional use
at this location.
Commissioner Pierce stated she had concerns about the hours of operation and
beer sales in single containers.
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April 4, 2013
FILE NO.: Z-8837
A motion was made to approve the application, including all staff comments and
conditions, except that of denial. The motion failed with a vote of 4 ayes, 5 noes,
1 absent and 1 open position.
April 4, 2013
ITEM NO.: B FILE NO.: Z-8837
NAME: 314 East 6th Street Food Store under 5,000 square
feet with sales of beer or wine — Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION: 314 East 6th Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Samirah Alwazir/Ibrahim Elsaid
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a food
store under 5,000 square feet with sales of beer or
wine to occupy the existing 1,500 square foot building
on this UU zoned property.
SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the north side of East 6th Street, between Rock and
Cumberland Streets.
2, COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD -
The property is located in an area of mixed uses. Since the specific issue
at question is the off -premises sale of beer or wine, staff looked at the
number of existing alcohol sales outlets in the immediate area. There
appear to be 11 on -premises sales (restaurants), 2 private clubs and
1 off -premises sales businesses within 1,500 feet of the site. Just beyond
the 1,500 feet, within the area bounded by Main Street, 1-630, 1-30 and
The River, there are three (3)other off -premises sales businesses; a
liquor store at 10th and Main and two (2) convenience stores with gas
pumps at 9th and 1-30. Residential uses are located one-half (1/2) block to
the east and across 6th Street to the south.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the Downtown and MacArthur Park
Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There is no on -site parking. The property is located in the UU Urban Use
zoning district which has no parking requirement.
April 4, 2013
ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z-8837
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
If the remodeling costs exceed 50% of the structure's current replacement
value, compliance with the standards of the UU Urban Use zoning district
is required.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo,
371-4818) for the private improvements (awning and steps) located in
the right-of-way.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this project.
Entergy: No comment received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No comment received.
Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of
request for water service must be met.
Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter.
If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact
Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the
developer.
Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered
water service is required.
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.
Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced
pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the
domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first
point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon
installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be
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April 4, 2013
ITEM NO.: B
FILE NO.: Z-8837
completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of
Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's
Cross Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually
thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you
would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route and is one block from the
CATA Travel Center.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 31, 2013)
The applicant's representative was present. Staff presented the item and noted
no additional information was needed. Staff noted the applicant had installed
signage without a permit. Staff noted the site was located in the MacArthur Park
Historic District and signage had to be approved by the Historic District
Commission. Staff informed the Committee that the item was on the Historic
District Commission's February 11, 2,013 agenda and the results of that meeting
would be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
Staff informed the Committee that a list of establishments within 1,500 feet which
sell alcohol, both for on -premises consumption and carry -out sales, would be
included in the Commission's agenda.
Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were noted.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A one-story, 1,500 square foot commercial building occupies the UU zoned
property located at 314 East 6th Street. The building occupies the entirety of the
25 X 60 lot. The building was formerly occupied by the Lucky 7 Deli. The
applicant is remodeling the building for occupancy as Downtown Deli and
Grocery. A conditional use permit is: requested to allow beer sales. A CUP is
required for a "food store under 5,000'square feet with sales of beer or wine" in
the UU district (Ordinance No. 20,568, adopted April 13, 2012). The food store
is proposed to operate 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
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