HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8860-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-8860-A
NAME: Hansen Revised Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: Located at 400 North Van Buren Street
DEVELOPER:
Cora Crain
209 Brown Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
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Brooks Surveying
20820 Arch Street
Little Rock, AR 72065
AREA: 0.12 acres
WARD: 3
CURRENT ZONING
NUMBER OF LOTS: 1
PLANNING DISTRICT: 4
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FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
CENSUS TRACT: 15.01
ALLOWED USES: Recognize existing office use — the residential uses remain zoned
R-3, Single-family
PROPOSED ZONING: Revised PD-O
PROPOSED USE
VARIANCEM/AIVERS
BACKGROUND:
Add massage therapy as an allowable use
None requested.
Ordinance No. 20,750 adopted by the Little Rock Board of Directors on July 16, 2013,
rezoned the site from R-3, Single-family to PD-O, Planned Development Office, to
recognize an existing office user located in one (1) of the buildings on the site. The hours
of operation approved were from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. There were
no exterior modifications to the structure or parking areas proposed. The site contained
a paved parking pad along Van Buren for a single car.
FILE NO.: Z-8860-A Cont.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The applicant is now proposing to amend the previously approved PD-O, Planned
Development Office, to add massage therapy as an allowable use for the site. The
applicant is a licensed massage therapist, certified Doula and childbirth education,
specializing in prenatal and postpartum massage. Other services to be provided
are yoga classes for postpartum and beyond to promote balance in body, mind
and spirit. The regular business hours are weekdays from 9 am — 5 pm and by
appointment only. The applicant indicates the classes will average six (6) persons
not to exceed ten (10). Classes will be held two (2) to three (3) nights per week
lasting one (1) to two (2) hours with an ending time of 8:30 pm. The applicant
indicates the possibility of one (1) Saturday class and the occasional massage by
appointment.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains three (3) buildings. The building fronting North Van Buren Street
is a vacant office space. The structures fronting C Street are single-family
residences. Only the office structure was rezoned. Along Van Buren Street there
are a couple of non -conforming buildings located between West Markham Street
and Kavanaugh Boulevard.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS -
All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Hillcrest
Residents Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS.
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. If the damaged driveway off Van Buren Street is proposed to be used by the
health studio, the driveway apron should be reconstructed to conform to City of
Little Rock standard details.
2. No right-of-way dedications are required due to the structures that would be
located within the new area to be dedicated.
E. Utilities/Fire Department/Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: This property is currently served by
sewer. Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already being
provided to this property with no apparent conflicts with existing facilities. Contact
Entergy in advance to discuss any changes to electrical service requirements, or
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this proposal proceeds.
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FILE NO.: Z-8860-A Cont.)
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. 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.
3. 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 the Little Rock Fire Department
is required.
4. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the
water meter.
5. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure
zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water
service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central
Arkansas Water 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 Central Arkansas Water. The test
results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section
within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross
Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
6. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall
be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used,
a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department: Full plan review-
1 . 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.
2. Grade. Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
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apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
3. 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.
4. 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
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
5. 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
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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
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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.
d. 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 to be places with the approval of the fire code official.
6. 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.
7. 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 UL 325.
9. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed
and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
8. 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 (Jason Lowder 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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FILE NO.: Z-8860-A (Cont.)
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning: No comment.
F. Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape: No comment.
G. Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served by METRO on routes 1, 5 & 8
and is centrally located to the transit system. We have no objections to this
conditional use.
Planning Division: This request is located in Heights Hillcrest Planning District,
The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The
Residential Low Density category provides for single family homes at densities not
to exceed six (6) units per acre. Such residential development is typically
characterized by conventional single family homes, but may include patio or
garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain less than
six (6) units per acre. The applicant has applied for a revision to the previously
approved PD-O, Planned Development Office, to add a Health Studio and Spa to
the allowed uses. This request is within the Hillcrest Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: East of the property is North Van Buren Street and it is shown
as a Minor Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. South of the property is
C Street and it is shown as a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. 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 North Van Buren Street since it is a Minor Arterial. Local Streets that are abutted
by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are
considered as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for
Commercial Streets. These streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site
Bicvcle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT.
(September 20, 2017)
The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview
of the item stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review
process. Staff requested the applicant provide the proposed signage plan. Staff
stated the site was located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District which did
allow street parking to count towards the required parking for a development.
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FILE NO.: Z-8860-A (Cont.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated any broken curb, gutter or
sidewalk damaged in the public right of way would require repair and replacement
prior to the issuance of a building permit. Staff stated no right of way dedication
was required due to the structure location which would be located in the right of
way if a dedication was provided.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any
questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
ANALYSIS
The applicant submitted a revised cover letter to staff addressing the technical
issues associated with the request raised at the September 20, 2017, Subdivision
Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated signage will be placed on the
awning and will comply with the typical development standards of the zoning
ordinance. The zoning ordinance within the commercial zones allows for
one (1) awning sign per occupancy not to exceed fifty (50) percent of the surface
area of the awning.
The request is to amend the previously approved PD-O, Planned Development
Office, to add massage therapy as an allowable use for the site. The massage
therapy services are offered by appointment only and typically do not overlap with
the next client. Other services proposed are yoga classes. The applicant indicates
the classes will average six (6) persons not to exceed ten (10). Classes will be
held two (2) to three (3) nights per week lasting one (1) to
two (2) hours with an ending time of 8:30 pm.
There is a single driveway extending form North Van Buren Street to the site
allowing for one (1) on -site parking space. The site is located within the Hillcrest
Design Overlay District which allows credit for street parking at a rate of
one (1) space per ten (10) linear feet of street frontage. Parking is not allowed on
North Van Buren Street. Parking is allowed on C Street. The property has 70-feet
of frontage which allows for seven (7) parking spaces. The building contains 935
square feet of floor area. Based on the use of the property with a massage therapy
business four (4) parking spaces would typically be required
(1 parking space per 200 gross square feet of floor area). Within the Hillcrest
Design Overlay District the required parking is allowed to be reduced by
50 percent which would result in two (2) parking spaces being required.
The regular business hours are weekdays from 9 am — 5 pm and by appointment
only for the massage therapy service. The yoga classes are proposed ending by
8:30 pm. The applicant indicates the possibility of one (1) Saturday yoga class
and the occasional massage by appointment also on Saturday.
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FILE NO.: Z-8860-A (Cont.)
Staff has concerns with the proposed use of the site. The site was previously
approved for general and professional office use which were the most recent uses
of the property. Staff feels to add the use as proposed is an increase in intensity
and does not comply with the intent of the original approval which recognized the
historic uses of the site.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
Staff recommends denial of the request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 12, 2017)
Ms. Cora Crain was present representing the request. There was one (1) registered
objector present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial.
Ms. Crain addressed the Commission stating she was a resident of Hillcrest and her
children were in school a few blocks from this site. She stated she was the sole owner
and operator of the business. She stated there were no employees of the business. She
stated she had researched the history of the site and the site was originally built as a
neighborhood grocery store. She stated in the 70's the site had been used as
a pet grooming business. She stated other uses included a fabric store, design and
interior service real estate office and general office. She stated her appointments were
one (1) on one (1) with an occasional couples session. She stated she had the support
of the neighborhood and many others. She stated the Commission had been provided
with copies of letters of support from nearby neighbors. She stated the request was a
small revision to the PD-O zoning and was less intensive than when the real estate office
operated from the site.
Mr. Alfred Hundley addressed the Commission in opposition of the request. He stated he
owned the house to the west of this site and parking had historically been a problem. He
stated his frontage was only 34-feet which impacted his homes ability to parking in front
of the home. He stated he was not in opposition to the business but he was not supportive
of allowing the business without parking.
Ms. Ruth Bell, League of Women Voters, addressed the Commission in opposition of the
request. She stated she was not opposed to the use but the multiple persons in the
classes could create a parking demand on the neighborhood. She stated there were a
number of cars currently parking on C Street. She stated classes to 7 pm at night could
be a problem
There was a general discussion by the Commission concerning parking and parking in
general in the area. The Commission noted this was Hillcrest, the streets were narrow
and parking was always a concern but somehow the neighborhood continued to thrive.
A motion was made to approve the request subject to all staff recommendations and
comments except that of denial. The motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes, 1 no and
2 absent.
ITEM NO.: 9.
NAME: Hansen Revised Short -form PD-O
LOCATION: located at 400 North Van Buren Street
Planning Staff Comments:
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1. Provide notification of all property owners located within 200-feet of the site including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice
must be mailed no later than September 27, 2017. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than October 6, 2017.
2. The site is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District which allows credit for street
parking at a rate of one (1) space per ten (10) linear feet of street frontage. Parking is not
allowed on North Van Buren Street. Parking is allowed on C Street. The property has 70-
feet of frontage which allows for seven (7) parking spaces.
3. Provide details of any proposed signage including building and ground signage. Provide
the location, total height and total area for ground signage. Provide the location for
building signage and note the maximum sign area allowed would be ten (10) percent of
the front fagade area.
Variance/Waivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. If the damaged driveway off Van Buren Street is proposed to be used by the health studio,
the driveway apron should be reconstructed to conform to City of Little Rock standard
details.
2. No right-of-way dedications are required due to the structures that would be located within
the new area to be dedicated.
Utilities/Fire Department!Parks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority- This property is currently served by sewer.
Contact Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for additional information.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already being provided to this
property with no apparent conflicts with existing facilities. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss any changes to electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if
any) as this proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
AT & T: No comment received.
ITEM NO.: 9, Z-8860-A
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service
must be met.
2. 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.
3. 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 the
Little Rock Fire Department is required.
4. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter.
5. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer assembly (RPZA) is required on the domestic water service. This
assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water 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 Central
Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross
Connection Section within ten days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the
Cross Connection Section at 501.377.1226 if you would like to discuss backflow
prevention requirements for this project.
6. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated
with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure
zone back flow preventer shall be required.
Fire Department: Full plan review.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
ITEM NO.: 9.
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
5. 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
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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 to be places with the
approval of the fire code official.
6. 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.
7. 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.
ITEM NO.: 9.
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 UL 325.
9. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and
installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F 2200.
8. 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
(Jason Lowder 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.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning_ No comment.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: No comment.
Landscape- No comment.
Transportation/Planning:
Rock Region Metro: Location is currently served by METRO on routes 1, 5 & 8 and is
centrally located to the transit system. We have no objections to this conditional use.
Planning Division: This request is located in Heights Hillcrest Planning District. The Land
Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The Residential Low Density
category provides for single family homes at densities not to exceed six (6) units per acre.
Such residential development is typically characterized by conventional single family homes,
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ITEM NO.: 9.
but may include patio or garden homes and cluster homes, provided that the density remain
less than six (6) units per acre. The applicant has applied for rezoning from R-3 (Single -
Family District) to PD-O (Planned Development Office) to add the uses of Health Studio and
Spa to the allow uses. This request is within the Hillcrest Overlay District.
Master Street Plan: East of the property is North Van Buren Street and it is shown as a Minor
Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. South of the property is C Street and it is shown as
a Local Street on the Master Street Plan. 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 North Van Buren Street since it is a Minor Arterial. Local Streets that are
abutted by non-residential zoning/use or more intensive zoning than duplexes are considered
as "Commercial Streets". A Collector design standard is used for Commercial Streets. These
streets may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for
entrances and exits to the site
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
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, September 27, 2017.