HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8866 Staff AnalysisMarch 20, 2014
ITEM NO.: B _ FILE NO.: Z-8866
NAME: Chenal Car Wash Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 17000 Chenal Parkway
OWNER/APPLICANT: Chenal Car Wash, LLC/White-Daters & Associates
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for
construction of a single -tunnel, automatic car wash on
this undeveloped, C-3 zoned property.
SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the north side of Chenal Parkway, at the
intersection of Chenal and West Kanis; one block west of Kirk Road.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area that is either primarily zoned for or
currently developed as a variety of commercial uses. Areas of
undeveloped C-3 or PCD zoned properties surround the site. A variety of
commercial and office uses extend along Chenal Parkway. Other
automobile related uses in the immediate area include an automobile
repair shop on Kirk Road, a convenience store with gas pumps and a car
wash at Kirk and Chenal and a gas station in front of the Kroger Store on
Chenal. The property adjacent to the east is being developed as a small
commercial center. The proposed use is compatible with uses and zoning
in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site, The Villages of Wellington Neighborhood
Association and Chenal Properties.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via a single driveway off of the private drive at the
rear (north) of the site. The driveway was relocated to this site after staff
opposed a driveway which was proposed off of the new private street. A
driveway will circle through the order kiosk and automatic car wash facility.
Seventeen parking spaces are indicated for up to twelve vacuum stations
and employee parking.
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4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance
requirements.
Berming is highly encouraged along the Parkway by both the City of Little
Rock and the City Beautiful Commission.
The zoning street buffer requires an average nineteen (19) foot wide street
buffer along the Chenal property line and in no case to be less than half.
This amount should remain after all right-of-way dedication.
The Landscape Ordinance requires a nine (9) foot wide perimeter
landscape strip around the site's entirety. A variance from the City
Beautiful Commission is required prier to the issuance of a building permit.
A small amount of building landscaping will be required.
An automatic irrigation system will be required.
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 COMMENTS: (Initial Review Comments)
1. Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal
arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to fifty-five (55) feet from
centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the
Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Chenal
Parkway including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development.
Provide a left turn lane and intersection signal modifications.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be
required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site.
Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans
must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. If
grading is desired to occur prior to construction being imminent a
variance to advance grade the property must be requested.
4_ Storm water detention ordinance apples to this property.
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5. If disturbed area is one or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water
permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior
to the start of construction.
6. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street
improvements. Plans to be forwarded to Traffic Engineering for
approval.
7. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be
located within a triangular area fifty (50) feet back from the
intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent lines for radial
dedications) at all intersections.
8. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged or missing curb and
gutter, sidewalk, ramps or concrete driveway aprons within the public
right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts
and install curb, gutter and sidewalk. All work within the public right-
of-way shall conform to City of Little Rock Standard Details and ADA
guidelines.
9. Provide five (5) foot wide sidewalks with handicapped ramps on both
sides of the commercial access easement access Chenal Parkway.
Sidewalks are required to be installed per City of Little Rock Standard
Details PW-41 thru PW-47.
10. Private commercial streets (access easement off of Chenal Parkway)
are required to be a minimum thirty-one (31) feet in width with
sidewalk on both sides.
11. Show all proposed improvements to Chenal Parkway, eastbound left
turn lane. The left turn lane should provide two hundred -fifty (250)
feet of stack space and one hundred fifty (150) feet taper. Only a
portion of the left turn lane is shown.
12. Intersections constructed on Chenal Parkway must meet the design
requirements for intersections providing full access. Intersections
must lien up with lanes on opposite approach. The driveway should
be channelized per the Engineering Alignment of Rock Creek
Parkway as part of the Master Street Plan.
13. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in
the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
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14. Due to the commercial private street accessing a signalized
intersection. The most southernly drive aisle accessing the
development to the east closest to Chenal Parkway should be
removed.
15. The proposed retaining wall on the west side of the private
commercial (access easement) street must be moved to at least ten
(10) feet from the back of curb.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: (Comments on Revised Plan)
1. Provide a letter of approval for the site plan from Entergy prior to the
item being heard by the Planning Commission.
2. As previously stated, a maximum of one access is allowed to Chenal
Parkway per driveway and street spacing requirements for this
property and the property directly to the east.
3. The proposed northern most intersection island should be redesigned
to a minimum 225 SF.
4. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. Previous plans showed
retaining walls.
5. The driveways on the proposed private commercial street do not meet
the minimum driveway spacing standards. In accordance with Master
Street Plan standards, commercial streets are to be constructed to
collector street standards. Per Section 31-210(e)(2), on collector
streets, driveway spacing shall be 250 feet. The code continues and
states driveway spacing shall be measured centerline to centerline or
centerline to right-of-way line of an intersecting collector street or street
with a higher classification. The driveway location creates left turn
conflicts which will cause vehicles to stack into the Chenal
Parkway/Kanis Road intersection and block thru traffic.
& UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve
Car Wash is not occupying the same property as existing sewer main.
Entergy: Developer has been working with Entergy Transmission Group
about encroachment on the transmission line easement. We do not
approve this request until issue is resolved.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received.
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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.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connections(s)
will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply
to all connections including metered connections off the private fire
system. An additional Capital Investment Charge is applicable to all
connections off the waterlines along Chenal Parkway at this location.
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.
A 39-inch raw water line crosses this site within a fifty -foot wide waterline
easement on North side of property. Care must be taken to protect these
water lines and any appurtenances, such as access and air release vaults,
or monumentation which may be in the area. No signs, light poles,
dumpster pads or other structure on foundations will be allowed within the
existing 50-foot waterline easement. Paved parking and driveways are
allowed.
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.
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Fire Department: Fire hydrants (per Code). Maintain access of at least
twenty (20) feet.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: Located outside of CATA service area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 6, 2013)
Brian Dale of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the
application. Staff presented the item and noted there were several unresolved
issues. Staff noted the property needed to be final -platted prior to issuance of a
building permit. Staff requested additional information on building design and
signage. It was noted that signage, lighting and utilities must comply with the
Chenal Design Overlay District Standards or the item would need to be
resubmitted as a planned development. Staff asked if the facility would be
staffed during hours of operation, if the driveways would be gated after hours and
if the vacuums/site would be accessible after hours.
Public Works comments were discussed. Staff stated there appeared to be a
sight -distance issue with the location of the ground sign. Staff stated the access
easement off of Chenal Parkway needed to be constructed to Commercial Street
standards, including sidewalks. Staff described the required eastbound left turn
lane requirements on Chenal Parkway, driveway and intersection requirements
and the need to move a proposed retaining wall farther back from the back of
curb.
Utility and Landscape Comments were noted. Mr. Dale stated they were working
with Entergy to resolve the Utility's concerns about the proposed vacuum islands
in the Entergy easement and the proximity of the building to the easement.
Mr. Dale stated the item may need to be deferred, if the matter could not be
resolved prior to June 12 response date. The Committee then forwarded the
item to the full Commission.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (NOVEMBER 21, 2013)
Joe White of White-Daters was present representing the application. Staff
presented the item and noted the plan had been revised to remove all structures
from the Entergy easement.
Public Works comments were discussed. The primary issue was a proposal by
the applicant to have a driveway into the car wash site off of the proposed new
private street. Staff stated no driveway would be allowed due to potential traffic
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conflicts. The applicant was advised to relocate the driveway to the private drive
at the rear (north). Additionally, staff stated a statement from Entergy was
needed that, at the least, indicated Entergy did not oppose the current plan.
Public Works staff stated the Entergy statement was needed prior to Commission
action.
The Committee determined there were no other outstanding issues and
forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On May 25, 2006, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of a car wash on this 1.06± acre tract. The
development consisted of a single building containing two automatic car wash
bays and one manual wash bay. Four vacuum islands were included. That
approved plan was never developed.
The concept has been changed and the applicant is requesting approval of a
conditional use permit to allow for construction of a tunnel -type car wash building.
The development includes a two-lane order kiosk, a single building containing the
car wash tunnel and up to twelve vacuum -stations. Access to the site will be via
a single driveway off of a private drive located at the rear (north) of the site. A
private street is proposed to be constructed to the east of this site, separating this
1± acre lot from the property to the east. A small commercial strip shopping
center is proposed to be built on the lot to the east. The private street will tie into
the Chenal-Kanis intersection.
The car wash building is proposed to be constructed with a brick, split face block,
glass and E.I.F.S. exterior. A standing seam metal roof is indicated on the
proposed building elevation plan. The fagade facing Chenal will be mostly glass.
Signage will comply with the Chenal DOD standards which will allow a wall sign
on the Chenal fagade of the building and a single monument -style ground
mounted sign. Lighting and Utilities will comply with the DOD standards. No
fencing is proposed at this time. Gates could be added on the driveway if after -
hour security issues ever arise. Hours of operation will range from 7:00 a.m. -
10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Two staff persons will typically be on -site during
hours of operation. Dumpster screening will be split face block with metal gates.
The dumpster location is not indicated but it must be placed behind the building
(north side) and out of the Entergy easement.
This item has been deferred several times as the applicant has been working
through issues related to the 100 foot wide Entergy easement through the rear of
the site. The currently proposed plan has removed all structures and equipment
from that easement. Only the driveway and parking will be within the area of the
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easement. This is typical. Additionally, the applicant has been working with staff
regarding placement of a driveway onto the site. The driveway is now being
proposed at the rear (north) of the site, taking access off of the existing private
driveway, as has been suggested by staff.
There is currently no Bill of Assurance for this tract. Once the property is final -
platted, a Bill of Assurance will be created. The use will be permitted. To staff's
knowledge, the only outstanding issue is receiving some acknowledgement from
Entergy that the Utility does not object to the current plan. Otherwise, the use is
appropriate for the site and all other issues have been addressed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit 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. A statement must be provided by Entergy prior to the Commission actions on
this application indicating the Utility does not object to this current plan.
STAFF REPORT:
On June 12, 2013, the applicant requested deferral of the item to allow additional
time to work with Entergy to solve some outstanding issues. Staff recommends
deferral of the item to the August 8, 2013 Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 27, 2013)
Staff informed the Commission that on June 12, 2013, the applicant requested
deferral of the item to allow additional time to work with Entergy to solve some
outstanding issues. Staff recommended deferral of the item to the August 8,
2013 Commission meeting.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the August 8, 2013
agenda with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
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STAFF UPDATE:
On July 26, 2013, the applicant requested deferral of the item to allow additional
time to work with Entergy to solve some outstanding issues. Staff recommends
deferral of the item to the September 19, 2013 Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 8, 2013)
Staff recommended deferral of the item as noted above. There was no further
discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the
September 19, 2013 agenda by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
On August 29, 2013, the applicant requested deferral of the item to allow
additional time to work with Entergy to resolve some outstanding issues. He
states they hope to reach an agreement by late September. Staff recommends
deferral of the item to the October 31, 2013 Commission meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION- (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013)
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of deferral as noted above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved for deferral to the October 31, 2013 meeting by a vote of 10 ayes,
0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
STAFF UPDATE:
On October 15, 2013, the applicant informed staff that a revised site plan was
being prepared in response to the discussions with Entergy. The applicant
requested a deferral to allow for completion and submission of the revised plan.
Staff will support only one more deferral. The revised plans need to be submitted
to staff by the next filing day (November 4, 2013) to allow for review prior to
Subdivision Committee. Staff recommends deferral of the item to the
December 12, 2013 agenda.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 31, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff
recommended approval of the deferral request for one more deferral. Staff noted
revised plans needed to be submitted to staff by November 4, 2013. There was
no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred
to the December 12, 2013 meeting. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and
1 open position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 12, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and informed the Commission that staff was requesting deferral of the
item to the January 9, 2014 agenda. Staff informed the Commission that they
had been working with the applicant and Entergy on the utility's outstanding
concerns and it was possible that this additional deferral would determine if those
concerns could be addressed.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved for deferral with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent, and 1 open
position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 9, 2014)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. There were only
six (6) commissioners present. As is their practice when eight (8) or fewer
commissioners are present, the applicant was offered the opportunity to defer the
item. The applicant stated he would take the deferral.
A motion was made and seconded to defer the item to the commission's
February 20, 2014 agenda. The motion was approved by a vote of 6 ayes,
0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 20, 2014)
The applicant was present. There was one registered objector present. Staff
presented the item stating they were recommending deferral of the item to the
March 20, 2014, public hearing to allow the applicant additional time to secure
approval from Entergy.
There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion of
approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of
10 ayes 0 noes and 1 absent.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 20, 2014)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the
Commission that they had received a copy of the fully executed Encroachment
Agreement between Chenal Carwash, LLC and Entergy. Various provisions of
that agreement prohibit the planting of any vegetation in the Entergy right-of-way
that will exceed eight (8) feet in height and prohibit any permanent structures in
the Entergy r-o-w. It was noted that the site plan reflects compliance with the
provisions of the agreement. Staff noted that, on March 6, 2014, the City
Beautiful Commission had approved a variance to allow for the elimination of the
required trees in the Entergy r-o-w. The applicant is to make a contribution to the
City's T.R.E.E. fund for seven (7) trees.
Staff recommended approval of the CUP for the carwash subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in section
4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report.
2. Compliance with the site plan and variance provisions approved by
the City Beautiful Commission.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
JUKE 06, 2013
ITEM NO.: 7. CHENAL CAR WASH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
17000 CHENAL PARKWAY Z-8866
Planning Staff Comments:
1. There is no Bill of Assurance for this unplatted tract. Property must be final platted prior to issuance of
building permit.
2. Provide a description of the proposed building; materials, height, roof type and pitch, etc ... (an elevation
drawing would be good).
3. Provide specific signage plan, Signage must comply with Chenal Design Overlay District standards (1)
one wall sign on fagade facing directly to Chenal Parkway (2) one ground -mounted monument style sign
not to exceed eight (8) feet in height and one -hundred (100) square feet in area.
4. Lighting and Utilities must comply with Chenal Design Overlay District standards; specifically lighting
must be shielded downward and into the site and no overhead utilities (must be underground).
5. No fencing is proposed.
6. Will the facility be staffed during hours of operation?
7. Will the driveways be gated after hours? Will the vacuums/site be accessible after hours?
8. Provide description of dumpster screening.
Variance/Waivers:
• None requested
Public Works:
1. Chenal Parkway is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to
fifty-five (55) feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half
street improvement to Chenal Parkway including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. Provide a
left turn lane and intersection signal modifications.
3. A grading permit in accordance with Section 29-186 (c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or
grading activities at the site. Other than residential subdivisions, site grading and drainage plans must be
submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. If grading is desired to occur prior to
construction being imminent a variance to advance grade the property must be requested.
4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property.
5. If disturbed area is one or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department
of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
6. Coordinate design of traffic signal upgrade with proposed street improvements. Plans to be forwarded to
Traffic Engineering for approval.
7. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be located within a triangular area fifty
(50) feet back from the intersecting right-of-way line (or intersecting tangent lines for radial dedications) at
all intersections.
8. Repair, replace, or extend existing damaged or missing curb and gutter, sidewalk, ramps or concrete
driveway aprons within the public right-of-way adjacent to the site. Remove abandoned driveway cuts and
install curb, gutter and sidewalk. All work within the public right-of-way shall conform to City of Little
Rock Standard Details and ADA guidelines.
9. Provide five (5) foot wide sidewalks with handicapped ramps on both sides of the commercial access
easement access Chenal Parkway. Sidewalks are required to be installed per City of Little Rock Standard
Details PW-41 thru PW-47.
10. Private commercial streets (access easement off of Chenal Parkway) are required to be a minimum thirty-
one (3 1) feet in width with sidewalk on both sides.
ITEM NO.: 7. CON'T Z-8866
11. Show all proposed improvements to Chenal Parkway, eastbound left turn lane. The left turn lane should
provide two hundred -fifty (250) feet of stack space and one hundred fifty (150) feet taper. Only a portion
of the left turn lane is shown.
12. Intersections constructed on Chenal Parkway must meet the design requirements for intersections providing
full access. Intersections must line up with lanes on opposite approach. The driveway should be
channelized per the Engineering Alignment of Rock Creek Parkway as part of the Master Street Plan.
13. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
14. Due to the commercial private street accessing a signalized intersection. The most southernly drive aisle
accessing the development to the east closest to Chenal Parkway should be removed.
15. The proposed retaining wall on the west side of the private commercial (access easement) street must be
moved to at least ten (10) feet from the back of curb.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning;
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve Car Wash is not occupying the same property
as existing sewer main.
Entergy: Developer has been working with Entergy Transmission Group about encroachment on the transmission
line easement. We do not approve this request until issue is resolved.
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.
A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to
normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system.
An additional Capital Investment Charge is applicable to all connections off the waterlines along Chenal Parkway
at this location.
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.
A 39-inch raw water line crosses this site within a fifty -foot wide waterline easement on North side of property.
Care must be taken to protect these water lines and any appurtenances, such as access and air release vaults, or
monumentation which may be in the area. No signs, light poles, dumpster pads or other structures on foundations
will be allowed within the existing 50-foot waterline easement. Paved parking and driveways are allowed.
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.: 7. CON' Z-9966
Fire Department: Fire hydrants (per Code). Maintain access of at least twenty (20) feet.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: Located outside of CATA service area.
Planning Division; No Comments.
Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
Berming is highly encouraged along the Parkway by both the City of Little Rock and the City Beautiful
Commission.
The zoning street buffer requires an average nineteen (19) foot wide street buffer along the eastern property line
and in no case to be less than half. Currently, this minimal amount is not being met. This amount should remain
after all right-of-way dedication.
The Landscape Ordinance requires a nine (9) foot wide perimeter landscape strip around the sites entirety. A
variance from the City Beautiful Commission is required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
A small amount of building landscaping will be required.
It appears ten (10) feet can be gained from the parking lot area; the parking lot can be reduced to sixty (60) foot in
width.
An automatic irrigation system will be required.
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.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday June 12, 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 June 12, 2013. The City -provided notice form
must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than June 21, 2013.