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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9004 Staff AnalysisMarch 12, 2015 ITEM NO.: D NAME: 9407 West Markham Short -form PD-O LOCATION: Located at 9407 West Markham Street DEVELOPER: Budianto Sudibjo 8101 Evergreen Drive Little Rock, AR 72227 SURVEYOR: Sullivan Land Surveying 1007 N Mississippi Avenue Little Rock, AR 72207 AREA: 0.91 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES PROPOSED ZONING PROPOSED USE VARIANCEMAIVERS: NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 R-2, Single-family Single-family residential : • Add in home computer repair None requested. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: FILE NO.: Z-9004 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-O to allow the use of the single-family home for a computer repair. The applicant currently has a business located on Rodney Parham Road and has been operating from the Rodney Parham Road location since 2008. The applicant states they are looking for new space to allow the business to grow. The applicant stated the property located at 9407 West Markham Street will allow this to occur. According to the applicant the property is located on a major street which allows for visibility for the business. The property to the west is zoned for office use. March 12, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. FILE NO.: Z- The applicant states although this unit was constructed as a residence it can still function as an office. The applicant states their type of business, repairing computers, mainly software installation, usually does not attract a great number of cars per day. The applicant states at most 5-customers per day come to the site. The applicant states there will be no exterior modification to the building with the exception of placing pavement along the existing driveway to accommodate additional parking. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The house is located on the south side of West Markham, one property removed from Donna Drive. This site along with the seven (7) homes to the east are zoned R-2, Single-family and are currently being used as single-family homes. The property at the corner of Donna Drive and West Markham Street is zoned POD. The remaining property in the area is zoned and used as residential both to the north and south of this site. The non-residential uses and zoning are located a minimum of two (2) blocks to the east and west of this site. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: ❑C As of this writing, staff has received a few informational phone calls from area residents. All owners of property located within 200-feet of the site along with the Pennbrook Clover Hill POA were notified of the public hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. At time of future development or construction of the parking lot and driveway expansion, the existing driveways will be required to be combined into a new driveway in the center of the lot. 2. The existing driveways should be signed and striped showing the east driveway as exit only and west driveway as entrance -only. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Stormwater detention will not apply to the proposed development due to this lot being less than 2 acres. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: No objection. K March 12, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9004 Entergy: Entergy does not object to the addition of the asphalt driveway nor the concrete path. The existing electrical service is provided from the rear (south) of the property. 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. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. 6. 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. 7. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an 3 March 12, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9004 engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 8. 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. 9. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: 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. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The area is currently served by CATA at this location via the Route 5 West Markham and by the Links para-transit. This location is currently in CATA's long range planning. This proposal has no impacts on service and does not impede pedestrian access to transit. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Building Code: No comment. Planning Division: This request is located in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The Residential Low Density (RL) 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 rezoning from R-2 (Single Family District) to PDO (Planned District Office) to allow a computer repair business on the site. Master Street Plan: Markham Street is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and 4 March 12, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont. G H FILE NO.: Z-9004 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 Markham. This street 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. Landscape: No comment. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (January 7, 2015) The applicant was not present. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the applicant was requesting to rezone the site to allow the use of the home as a computer repair business as well as a residence. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: There were no outstanding technical issues raised at the January 7, 2015, Subdivision Committee meeting associated with the request in need of addressing via a revised site plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-O to allow the use of the existing residence as a single-family residence and a computer repair business. The applicant states they are looking for new space to allow the business to grow and this property will allow this to occur. The applicant states their type of business, repairing computers, mainly software installation, usually does not attract a great number of cars per day. The applicant states at most 5-customers per day come to the site. The applicant states there will be no exterior modification to the building with the exception of placing pavement along the existing driveway to accommodate two (2) additional parking spaces. Staff is not supportive of the request. This area is identified on the City's Future Land Use Plan for residential. The applicant indicates this is a prime area to grow his business. With the exception of the office development located on Donna Drive this area is primarily single-family homes. The non-residential is located to the east at the intersection of West Markham and John Barrow Road and to the west at the Corporate Hill office development. Staff does not feel this is an appropriate location for a non-residential use. Staff feels this area of West Markham should be maintained as residential to project the integrity of the residential homes within the area. The area to the north of West Markham Street 5 March 12, 2015 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9004 are single-family homes as is the area to the south abutting the rear of this home. These homes appear to have maintained their value and usefulness as single-family homes. Staff feels by `chipping away' at the residential on the south side of West Markham the remaining homes in the area will become less viable as residential. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 29, 2015) The applicant was not present. There were registered objectors present. The Chair requested the applicant come forward. The applicant was not present. Staff stated the item was to be deferred to the March 12, 2015, public hearing to allow the applicant to be present and present their case for the item. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: There has been no change to this request since the January 29, 2015, public hearing. Staff continues to recommend denial of the request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 12, 2015) The applicant was not present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item stating the applicant had verbally requested withdrawal of the item on March 10, 1015. Staff stated the request would require a waiver of the Commission's By-laws with regard to the late withdrawal request. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal request. There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a waiver of the By-laws with regard to the late withdrawal request. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 0 ITEM NO.: 15. Z-9004 NAME: 9407 West Markham Short -form PD-O LOCATION: located at 9407 West Markham Street Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200-feet of the development including the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than January 14, 2015. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than January 23, 2015. 2. Will the homeowner/business owner occupy the home as well as conduct the business from this location? 3. Provide the days and hours of operation for the business. 4. Will there be any signage identifying the business located on West Markham, building or ground signage? If so note the location of the proposed signage and the total area. 5. Will there be any employees of the business? If so how many employees will the business employ. 6. The site plan indicates the placement of two (2) new parking spaces for the site. The parking must be constructed in accordance with the zoning ordinance and must be constructed of a hard surface material. 7. What percentage of the floor area of the home will be used for the computer repair and what percentage of the floor area will continue to be used as the residence? Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. At time of future development or construction of the parking lot and driveway expansion, the existing driveways will be required to be combined into a new driveway in the center of the lot. 2. The existing driveways should be signed and striped showing the east driveway as exit only and west driveway as entrance -only. 3. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right- of-way prior to occupancy. 4. Stormwater detention will not apply to the proposed development due to this lot being less than 2 acres. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: No objection. Entergy: Entergy does not object to the addition of the asphalt driveway nor the concrete path. The existing electrical service is provided from the rear (south) of the property. Center pint 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. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. 6. 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. 7. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's materials and construction specifications and installation will be inspected by an engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. Execution of a Customer Owned Line Agreement is required. 8. Fire sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives area used, a reduced pressure zone back flow preventer shall be required. 9. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Fire Department: 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. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The area is currently served by CATA at this location via the route 5 West Markham and by the Links para-transit. This location is currently in CATA's long range planning. This proposal has no impacts on service and does not impede pedestrian access to transit. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Buildina Code: No comment. Planning Division- This request is located in the Rodney Parham Planning District. The Land Use Plan, shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The Residential Low Density (RL) 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 rezoning from R-2 (Single Family District) to PDO (Planned District Office) to allow a computer repair business on the site. Master Street Plan: Markham Street is a Minor Arterial 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 Markham. This street 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. Landscape: No comment. 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, January 14, 2015.