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OCTOBER 4, 2017
ITEM NO.: 6. ELECTROVISION PLUS AUTO AUDIO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
6618 COLONEL GLENN ROAD (Z-9263)
Planning Staff Comments:
1. The bill of assurance provided for Lot B-4R, Schoolwood Addition does not address use issues
2. Provide days and hours of operation
3. Provide signage plan (confirm that signage will comply with that allowed in commercial districts)
4. Describe use of all portions of the building; including the addition.
5. All work is to take place totally within the enclosed building. No work is to occur outside.
6. Locate the dumpster and required screening.
Variance/Waivers:
■ None requested.
Public Works:
1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with special design
standards Dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. Show the existing
right-of-way centerline on survey.
Utilities and Fire Depailment/County Planning
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Existing easements must be
retained.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, the pole and service wire for the existing
building are directly within the footprint of the proposed expansion. If the building expansion
proceeds, then the location of this pole and service will need to be altered. Contact Entergy in
advance to discuss any changes to electrical service requirements, and adjustments to existing
facilities when this proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comment.
Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
ITEM NO.: 6. CON'T Z-9263
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located
on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
Section D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved
by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access
road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of
fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section
C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the
Little Rock Fire Marshals 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.
ITEM NO.: 6. (CON'T) (Z-9263)
Building Codes:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to issuance of a building
permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criehey@littlei•ock.gov or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@Jittlerock.gov .
County Planning: No comments.
Rock Region METRO: Location is served by Route 14 Rosedale. We have no objections to proposed
improvements.
Planning Division: No comments.
Landscape;
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
Any existing vehicular use area that does not meet current code requirements may continue as
nonconforming until such time a building permit is issued to rehabilitate a structure on the
property exceeding fifty (50) percent of the current replacement cost of the structure. At such time
fifty (50) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into compliance with this chapter
and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale based upon the percentage of
rehabilitation cost.
A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot will be required when an adjacent
property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the north is zoned R-2.
The approximate average depth of the lot is 175 feet. A minimum eleven (11) foot buffer adjacent
to the north property line will be required. As a component of all land use buffer requirements,
opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be
required upon the property line side of the buffer. In addition to the required screening, buffers are
to be landscaped at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The minimum
dimension shall be one-half (`/z) the full width requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The
average depth of the lot is approximately 175 feet. A minimum eleven (11) foot buffer be required
adjacent to the Colonel Glenn Road right-of-way.
Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas adjacent to street right-of-
ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the
required landscape area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining
property or the right-of-way of any street. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree
and three (3) shrubs or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter planting
strip. Perimeter planting strips will be required.
ITEM NO.: 6. (CON'D _ (Z-9263)
Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green space; this green space
needs to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior
landscape area shall be one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred fifty
(150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet
in width. Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every
twelve (12) parking spaces.
Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the
general vicinity of the building, excluding truck loading or service areas not open to public parking.
These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use
area.
An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. If irrigation is not
provided for developments of less than one (1) acre a there shall be a water source within seventy-
five (75) feet of the plants to be irrigated.
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, October 11, 2017. 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 October 11, 2017. The City
provided notices form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than October 20,
2017.
October 26, 2017
NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z-9263
NAME: Electrovision Plus Auto Audio — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 6618 Colonel Glenn Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Robert Perpaoli/Rafeel Baksh
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow an auto
audio sales and installation business on this C-3
zoned lot.
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SITE LOCATION:
The site is located on the north side of Colonel Glenn Road, slightly east
of Bryant Street.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in area characterized by a variety of commercial
uses. East and west of the site are properties containing retail shops,
restaurants and convenience stores with gas pumps. A mixed retail
shopping center is located to the east. Across Colonel Glenn to the south,
the properties contain a liquor store and auto salvage yards. A single
family neighborhood is adjacent to the north. The proposed use is
compatible with uses in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the College Terrace, University West and
University District Neighborhood Associations.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Redevelopment of the site will result in an 8-space parking lot being located
behind the front building. The parking in front of the site, along Colonel
Glenn, will remain through a franchise agreement, once right-of-way is
dedicated. The parking should be sufficient to accommodate the use.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
Any existing vehicular use area that does not meet current code
requirements may continue as nonconforming until such time a building
permit is issued to rehabilitate a structure on the property exceeding fifty
October 6, 2017
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z-9263
(50) percent of the current replacement cost of the structure. At such time
fifty (50) percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought into
compliance with this chapter and shall continue to full compliance on a
graduated scale based upon the percentage of rehabilitation cost.
A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot will be
required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more
restrictive nature. The property to the north is zoned R-2. The
approximate average depth of the lot is 175 feet. A minimum eleven
(11) foot buffer adjacent to the north property line will be required. As
a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening,
whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet in height
shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. In addition to
the required screening, buffers are to be landscaped at the rate of one
(1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet.
Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of
the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half (Y2) the full width
requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. The average depth of
the lot is approximately 175 feet. A minimum eleven (11) foot buffer be
required adjacent to the Colonel Glenn Road right-of-way.
Screening requirements will need to be met for the vehicular use areas
adjacent to street right-of-ways. Provide screening shrubs with an average
linear spacing of not less at three (3) feet within the required landscape
area. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty
(30) feet.
A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use
area that abuts adjoining property or the right-of-way of any street. This
strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. One (1) tree and three (3) shrubs
or vines shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter
planting strip. Perimeter planting strips will be required.
Eight percent (8%) of the vehicular use area must be designated for green
space; this green space needs to be evenly distributed throughout the
parking area(s). The minimum size of an interior landscape area shall be
one hundred fifty (150) square feet for developments with one hundred
fifty (150) or fewer parking spaces. Interior islands must be a minimum
of seven and one half (7 1/2) feet in width. Trees shall be included in
the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve
(12) parking spaces.
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October 6, 2017
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9263
Landscape areas shall be provided between the vehicular use area used
for public parking and the general vicinity of the building, excluding truck
loading or service areas not open to public parking.
These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3) feet
wide along the vehicular use area.
An irrigation system shall be required for developments of one (1) acre
or larger. If irrigation is not provided for developments of less than one
(1) acre a there shall be a water source within seventy-five (75) feet of the
plants to be irrigated.
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:
1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial with special design standards Dedication of right-of-
way to 45 feet from centerline will be required. Show the existing right-
of-way centerline on survey.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site.
Existing easements must be retained.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. However, the pole and
service wire for the existing building are directly within the footprint of
the proposed expansion. If the building expansion proceeds, then the
location of this pole and service will need to be altered. Contact Entergy
in advance to discuss any changes to electrical service requirements, and
adjustments to existing facilities when this proposal proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comment.
Water: NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in
effect at the time of request for water service must be met.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9263
Fire Department:
Maintain Access:
Fire Hydrants.
Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section
D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is
located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be
26 feet, exclusive of shoulders.
Grade
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.2 Grade. Fire
apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as
approved by the fire chief.
Loading
Maintain fire apparatus access road design as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D102.1 Access and
loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed
shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus
weighing at least 75,000 pounds.
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9263
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.
Fire Hydrants
Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501-918-3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table
C105.1.
Building Codes:
Project is subject to full commercial plan review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements
and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey(&,littlerock.gov or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875, malderfer(c�littlerock. gov .
County Planning: No comments.
7. TRANSPORTATION AND PLANNING:
Rock Region METRO: Location is served by Route 14 Rosedale. We
have no objections to proposed improvements.
Plannina Division: No comments.
UBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(OCTOBER 4, 2017)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted some additional
information was needed. The applicant was asked to provide the days and hours
of operation, to provide a signage plan, to provide information on the proposed use
of all portions of the building and to locate the dumpster and required screening.
Staff commented that all work is to take place entirely within the building.
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ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9263
Public Works and Landscape Comments were discussed. Staff explained the
requirement to dedicate right-of-way per the Master Street Plan. Staff explained
that the Landscape Ordinance required 100% compliance with the landscape
requirements based on the over 100% expansion of the building. Staff
expressed concerns that the site could not be developed as proposed by the
applicant, with the Landscape Ordinance and Master Street Plan requirements.
The Committee suggested that the applicant schedule a meeting with staff to
discuss the matter.
The remaining agency comments were noted.
The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The C-3 zoned property located at 6618 Colonel Glenn Road is occupied by a
one-story, 1,000 square foot, retail building. The remainder of the property is
asphalt -paved, virtually from property line to property line.
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow sales of
electronics and the installation of auto audio systems. The applicant proposes to
construct a second building on the site for equipment storage and the audio
installation. The existing building will be used for retail sales of electronics. The
proposed new building will have two garage bays for the vehicle installation. The
days and hours of operation are proposed as Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00
am — 6:00 pm. Signage will comply with that allowed in commercial districts. All
audio installation will take place within the enclosed bays of the new building.
The applicant submitted a revised site plan addressing the issues raised at
Subdivision Committee. Areas of asphalt will be removed on the perimeters of
the site to allow for the installation of landscaping. The asphalt paved area
between the two buildings will be striped to accommodate 8 parking spaces. The
parking at the front of the site will remain through a franchise agreement once
right-of-way is dedicated. No dumpster is proposed.
Staff is supportive of the proposal. Redevelopment of the site, with new areas
of landscaping and the new building, should be an enhancement for the area.
The new building will have a rear yard setback of 12 feet. 25 feet is the typical
requirement. Staff is supportive of the reduced setback as there will be no
openings on the rear of the building and no activity behind the building. The
rear of the new building will provide a buffer and screening for the neighborhood
to the north which does not currently exist. The rear portion of the site will be
enclosed with security fencing, with a gate at the driveway besides the front
building. The bill of assurance provided for Lot B-4R, Schoolwood Addition does
not address use issues.
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October 6, 2017
ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9263
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6
of the agenda staff report.
2. All vehicle audio and electronics installation is to occur only within the confines
of the proposed new building. No work is to occur outside the building.
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance for the
new building.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff
recommendation" above. Staff also recommended approval of the requested
rear yard setback variance for the new building. There was no further
discussion. The item, including the variance, was placed on the consent agenda
and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.
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