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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9265 Staff AnalysisOctober 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9265 in depth with a minimum driveway width of 20 feet. The plan indicates parking stalls 18 feet in depth with a 20 foot driveway. This results in a shortage of 4 feet in required depth across the northern and southern parking lots. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 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 are partially deficient on the south and west sides of the property. Perimeter planting strips are deficient. 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. 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 shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. Landscape areas will need to be added for the commercial building. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. 2 October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9265 The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. 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 . Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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. Are the apartments proposed to construct in phases. If so, is an advanced grading permit being requested to advance grade future phases with Phase 1? 3. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property owner. 5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Driveway spacing on a commercial street is 250 ft. from driveways and intersections and 125 ft. from side property lines. Variances must be requested for the proposed driveway locations. 8. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 3 October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9265 9. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Existing easements must be retained. Capacity Fee Required for multi- family. No pool drain to sewer. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase power line exists along the west side of Wilson Road on the eastern edge of this property. Both proposed driveways appear to be fairly close to existing power poles. Care should be used so that all OSHA and NESC clearances are met and maintained during and after the construction of this project. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project 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. 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 CI October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. 9I4:801[61WALO -V 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. 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; criche Iittlerock. q ov or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer@Iittlerock.gov . County Planning: No comment. 7. TRANSPORTATION AND PLANNING: Rock Region METRO: Location would be served by Route 3 Baptist Medical Center along Kanis Road. We have no objections to proposed improvements. Planning Division: No comment. BDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 4, 2017) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted that a great deal of additional information was needed regarding specifics of the development. Staff outlined the areas where additional information was needed. Public Works Comments were discussed. In response to a question, the applicant stated the development would be constructed in one phase. The applicant stated the driveways would not be gated and a variance would be requested to allow the proposed driveway locations. Staff also requested a sketch grading and drainage plan. Landscape Comments were discussed. It was noted that the plan did not allow for required minimum landscape and buffer areas. The applicant stated he had already been working on a revision to the plan to address those issues. 5 October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9265 Other Agency Comments were noted. The applicant was and used to respond to staff's issues by October 11, 2017, The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for development of a three building, 72 unit multifamily project on this undeveloped, 2.5 acre, 0-3 zoned tract. 0-3 does allow as a conditional use, multifamily as per the R-5 district. R-5 establishes the allowable density, based on lot size. For lots in excess of 1 acre, 1,200 square feet of land area per dwelling (unit) is required. A 2.5 acre lot could allow up to 90 dwellings (units). The development is proposed to consist of 3, 3-story apartment buildings; each containing 24 units. A centralized common area will contain the office building, a pool and a dog park. The site will be enclosed on three sides with a 6-foot tall black vinyl fence. The site will not be gated. The buildings will be 35 feet in height. Construction materials are brick and Hardie panels with a 1/2 /12 pitched roof. There will be 54, 2-bedroom units (1,100 sq. ft. each) and 18, 3-bedroom units (1,350 sq. ft. each). Signage will consist of a single, monument -style sign meeting multifamily district standards. The dumpster is indicated to be placed at the northwest corner of the site. It will be screened to meet Code Standards. Access to the site is via 2 driveways off of Wilson road. The driveways are located nearer the north and south property lines than typically permitted. Staff is supportive of a variance to allow the driveway locations. A 72-unit multifamily development requires 108 parking spaces. 108 spaces are proposed. The parking design as proposed does not meet code standards. The code requires a parking stall depth of 20 feet and a minimum driveway width of 20 feet. The applicant is proposing 18 foot deep parking stalls off each side of a 20 foot driveway. This results in a 4 foot shortage in required overall depth for the parking spaces located in the north and south parking lots. The applicant has indicated perimeter and interior landscape areas to comply with Landscape Code Standards. With the exception of the parking lot design, the revised site plan addresses most of the issues raised at Subdivision Committee. 101 October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.. Z-9265 Staff does have reservations about the appropriateness of the development at this location. As noted earlier, the property is located in an area that is developing as a small office park; primarily medical offices and clinics. Multifamily is not a permitted by -right use in 0-3. It is a conditional use. The Commission is to determine the appropriateness of each proposed conditional use. That includes determining if the proposed use is compatible with other properties in the area where the use is proposed to be located. It is staff's opinion that this site is not appropriate for the proposed use. The bill of assurance provide by the applicant does not address use issues. It states "...all buildings shall be constructed in conformance with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Little Rock." STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the application. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 2017) The applicants were present. There were two objectors present. E-mails and letter of opposition had been received from eight area property owners and businesses. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of denial. Mike Marlar, of Marlar Engineering, addressed the commission. He presented renderings of the elevations of the proposed buildings. He stated this same applicant was building a multifamily project one block to the west, on Aldersgate Road. Mr. Marlar stated there was a need for new multifamily in the area to serve persons working in the area. Gwen Gilbert addressed the commission. She stated they were building a 50-unit development on the west side of Aldersgate Road. She stated a smaller multifamily development appealed to some people who did not want to live in a large development, such as those being built along Bowman Road. Ms. Gilbert stated they were providing housing closer to the hospital and offices to serve those persons working at those businesses. She stated there had been no new office development in the area for several years. She stated this proposed development was in close proximity to services. Dr. Robert Rice, of 1301 Wilson Road, spoke in opposition. He stated he had spoken with all other professional offices in the area and there was no support for the proposed multifamily development. He stated he had gone door-to-door along, Wilson, Nichols and Perry Streets, south to 18t" Street to visit with residents and they also want the property to remain office, not multifamily. He noted the office uses were not open in the evenings and most weekends whereas multifamily 7 October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9265 would have activity 24/7. Dr. Rice stated multifamily would add to the already congested traffic on Kanis Road. Ruth Bell, of the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County, spoke in opposition. She stated this neighborhood was experiencing a resurgence with new residential and quality office development. She stated this was a very attractive location for new office development. Ms. Bell stated persons who buy property is an area expect surrounding properties to be developed as they are zoned and planned, including office owners. She stated this proposed multifamily was an inappropriate use for this site. Mike Marlar responded that an office development would generate more traffic concentrated in peak hours where a multifamily development would spread that traffic throughout the day. In response to a question from Commissioner Dillon, Mr. A. J. Gilbert stated the units would range in size from about 900 square feet to 1,200 square feet. In response to a question from Commissioner Hamilton, Mr. Gilbert showed a photograph of his project on the west side Aldersgate Road, which is currently under construction. Mr. Gilbert described the energy efficiency of his development. There was a discussion then of his proposed energy -efficiency plan. Commissioner Laha expressed his support for the project. He stated there was a need for housing in close proximity to the office uses and there had been no new office development in the area. In response to a question from Vice -chair Bubbus, Mr. Gilbert stated his project cost was $14,000,000, including a proposed expansion of his development on Aldersgate Road. Vice -chair Bubbus stated there did not appear to be a lot of neighborhood opposition present in the room. He voiced his support for the project. Commissioner Latture stated it appeared to be a quality development but it was on the wrong site, in the middle of an office park. In response to a question from Chairman Berry, Vince Floriani of Public Works stated improvements to Kanis Road were planned for west of Shackleford road. In response to a questions from Commissioner Dillon, Mr. Gilbert stated rental rates were in the $800 - $1,000 range. Zoning and Subdivision Manager Dana Carney said staff acknowledged the quality of Mr. Gilbert's proposed development but that wasn't the only issue. He stated the question before the commission was primarily a use -issue. He October 26, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9265 reiterated Ms. Bell's statement that business owners had bought their properties assuming they would be located in an office park. He said the statements that there had not been new office development in a while did not mean there would not ever be new office development. He stated this area had been planned for office development. Commissioner May stated the commission should stick with the plan and he could not support the multifamily development. Vice -chair Bubbus stated he understood the need to depend on the plan but there needs to be room to have the flexibility to make exceptions. A motion was made to approve the item with all staff comments and conditions except the recommendation of denial. The motion failed with a vote of 5 ayes, 6 noes and 0 absent. The item was denied. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS OCTOBER 4, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7. LOT 9 BAPTIST HEALTH — KANIS SOUTH ADDITION MULTI -FAMILY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WEST SIDE OF 1300 BLOCK OF WILSON ROAD Z-9255 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide a copy of the existing bill of assurance for Lot 9, Baptist Health — Kanis South Addition 2. Provide agent authorization 3. Provide building height and explain how that measurement was obtained. 4. Provide information on building design; exterior materials, roof materials and pitch 5. Provide signage age plan; building and ground 6. Provide height and materials of proposed fencing 7. Provide dimensions of parking stalls 8. Provide dimensions of perimeter landscape strips. 9. Locate and describe site lighting; should be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site 10. Provide breakdown and numbers of types of units; 1, 2 or 3 bedroom 11. Provide size of units. 12. Will there be other outside uses such as a dog park area or an area for picnics, cookouts, playground area? If so, indicate. 13. Confirm that the entrances will not be gated. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 2. 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. Are the apartments proposed to constructed in phases. If so, is an advanced grading permit being requested to advance grade future phases with Phase I? 3. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property owner. 5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. 6. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Driveway spacing on a commercial street is 250 ft from driveways and intersections and 125 ft from side property lines. Variances must be requested for the proposed driveway locations. ITEM NO.. 7. (CON'T) (Z-9265) 8. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. 9. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Utilities and Fire De artment/Qoun Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Existing easements must be retained. Capacity Fee Required for multi -family. No pool drain to sewer. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase power line exists along the west side of Wilson Road on the eastern edge of this property. Both proposed driveways appear to be fairly close to existing power poles. Care should be used so that all OSHA and NESC clearances are met and maintained during and after the construction of this project. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project 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. 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. Loadin 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. ITEM NO.: 7. (CON'T1_ (2-9265) 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@1ittleroek.gov or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer rr,littlerock.gav . County Planning: No comment. Rock Region METRO: Location would be served by Route 3 Baptist Medical Center along Kanis Road. We have no objections to proposed improvements. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 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 are partially deficient on the south and west sides of the property. Perimeter planting strips are deficient. 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. 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 shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. Landscape areas will need to be added for the commercial building. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. ITEM NO.: 7. CON'T Z-9265 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. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS OCTOBER 4, 2017 ITEM NO.: 7. LOT 9 BAPTIST HEALTH — KANIS SOUTH ADDITION MULTI -FAMILY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WEST SIDE OF 1300 BLOCK OF WILSON ROAD Z-9265 Planning Staff Comments: 1. Provide a copy of the existing bill of assurance for Lot 9, Baptist Health — Kanis South Addition SEE ATTACHED 2. Provide agent authorization SEE ATTACHED 3. Provide building height and explain how that measurement was obtained. 35' PER ARCHITECT DRAWINGS 4. Provide information on building design; exterior materials, roof materials and pitch LISTED ON DRAWING 5. Provide signage age plan; building and ground SEE DRAWING 6. Provide height and materials of proposed fencing 6' BLACK VINYL FENCE (STATED ON DRAWING) 7. Provide dimensions of parking stalls SHOWN ON PLAN 8. Provide dimensions of perimeter landscape strips. SHOWN ON DRAWING 9. Locate and describe site lighting; should be low-level and directional, shielded downward and into the site WALL PACK ON THE BUILDING W/ CUT-OFF LENS NOT TO EXTENT PAST THE PARKING LOT 10. Provide breakdown and numbers of types of units; 1, 2 or 3 bedroom 54-TWO BEDROOM & 18 THREE BEDROOM (NOTED ON PLAN) 11. Provide size of units. 2 BEDROOM= 1,100 & 3 BEDROOM= 1,350 12. Will there be other outside uses such as a dog park area or an area for picnics, cookouts, playground area? If so, indicate. SHOWN ON DRAWING 13. Confirm that the entrances will not be gated. ENTRANCES WILL NOT BE GATED Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works: 1. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. NOTED 2. 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. Are the apartments proposed to constructed in phases. If so, is an advanced grading permit being requested to advance grade future phases with Phase 1? ONLY GOING TO BE ONE PHASE 3. Provide a Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186 (e). WORKING ON THE SKETCH 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for stormwater detention facilities on the plan. Maintenance of the detention pond and all private drainage improvements is the responsibility of the developer and/or property owner. SEE NOTE ON DRAWING 5. If disturbed area is 1 or more acres, obtain a NPDES storm water permit from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction. WILL DO 6. Hauling of fill material on or off site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1805 (Travis Herbner) for more information. WILL DO 7. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Driveway spacing on a commercial street is 250 ft from driveways and intersections and 125 ft from side property lines. Variances must be requested for the proposed driveway locations. WE WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THE VARIANCES FOR THE PROPOSED DRIVEWAYS ITEM NO.: 7. (CON'T) (Z-9265) 8. Provide a letter prepared by a registered engineer certifying the intersection sight distance at the intersection(s) comply with 2004 AASHTO Green Book standards. WILL PROVIDE 9. Damage to public and private property due to hauling operations or operation of construction related equipment from a nearby construction site shall be repaired by the responsible party prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. NOTED Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Sewer Available to this site. Existing easements must be retained. Capacity Fee Required for multi -family. No pool drain to sewer. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. A single phase power line exists along the west side of Wilson Road on the eastern edge of this property. Both proposed driveways appear to be fairly close to existing power poles. Care should be used so that all OSHA and NESC clearances are met and maintained during and after the construction of this project. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project 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. 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. ITEM NO.: 7. CON'T Z-9265 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@littlerock.gov . County Planning: No comment. Rock Region METRO: Location would be served by Route 3 Baptist Medical Center along Kanis Road. We have no objections to proposed improvements. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 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 are partially deficient on the south and west sides of the property. Perimeter planting strips are deficient. SHOWN ON DRAWING 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. TO BE SHOWN ON LANDSCAPING PLAN BY REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 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. SHOWN ON PLAN 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 shall be provided at the rate equivalent to planter strip three (3) feet wide along the vehicular use area. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted in the building landscape areas for each forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building. Landscape areas will need to be added for the commercial building. TO BE SHOWN ON LANDSCAPING PLAN BY REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas shall be required for developments of one (1) acre or larger. TO BE SHOWN ON LANDSCAPING PLAN BY REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT The development of two (2) acres or more requires the landscape plan to be stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. NOTED ITEM NO.: 7. CON'T Z-9265 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.