HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9353 Staff AnalysisSeptember 20, 2018
ITEM NO.: 8
NAME: 13100 Lawson Road Long -form PD-C
LOCATION: 13100 Lawson Road
DEVELOPER:
Patrick Murray
1200 Business Park Drive, Suite 2
Little Rock, AR 72204
OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT:
SSDBP Company, LLP, Owner
Patrick Murray, Purchase Agreement
White-Daters and Associates, Agent
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER:
White-Daters and Associates
24 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
AREA: 5.4-acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF
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WARD: N/A PLANNING DISTRICT: 18 — Ellis Mountain CENSUS TRACT: 42.07
CURRENT ZONING: R-2, Single-family
ALLOWED USES: Single-family residential
PROPOSED ZONING: PD-C
PROPOSED USE: Contractor's office and contractor's storage yard
VARIANCE/WAIVERS: None requested.
A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:
The developer is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-family to PD-
C, Planned Development Commercial, to allow the development of the 5.4-acre
parcel with a contractor's office and contractor's storage yard. The site is located
outside the city limits of the City of Little Rock but within the City's Extraterritorial
Planning Jurisdiction.
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The developer is proposing a single building containing 8,400 square feet to be
used for general and professional office. The development will have a gravel yard
for storing small equipment and trailers behind the office building. The gravel area
will be screened with a six (6) foot tall opaque fence.
Parking is provided at the front of the building. A single driveway near the midpoint
of the property will serve the office parking and the rear storage area. Additional
parking for employees will be provided behind the building in the storage area.
The developer will provide right of way along Lawson Road to 45-feet from
centerline. Lawson Road will be widened to the Master Street Plan required width.
Water will be provided by Central Arkansas Water. There is currently an operating
septic system on this property that will serve the office building. The office building
will have two (2) restrooms and a kitchenette, but no shower or laundry equipment.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is located outside the city limits of Little Rock but within the City's
Extraterritorial Planning jurisdiction. The property contains three (3) residential
homes, all appear to be occupied. An area east of this site was rezoned to a PD-
C to recognize an existing office user, Data Com and an area to the northeast was
rezoned to allow for a contractors office and storage yard. There is an auto repair
business with outdoor storage of vehicles and auto body repair parts located to the
east of this site which shares a common lot line with this development. There are
single-family homes located to the east, west and of the south of the site.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
All property owners located within 200-feet of the site along with the Crystal Valley
Property Owners Association, the Plantation Acres Property Owners Association
and Southwest Little Rock United for Progress were notified of the public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. Lawson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A
dedication of right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master
Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Lawson Road including
5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. The new back of curb should
be located 29.5-feet from the striped centerline. Striping should be provided
for a right turn lane.
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3. Stormwater 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.
4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit
from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of
construction.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted to Public Works, Civil
Engineering, for approval prior to start of work.
6. 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.
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority: Outside the service boundary. No comment.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing three
phase, overhead power line on the north side of Lawson Road in front of this
property. Care should be used when working around the power lines/poles —
especially when constructing the proposed driveway to the property. All required
separations and clearances to power lines must be maintained during and after
construction. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service
requirements or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy: No comment received -
AT&T: No comment.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for
water service must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine
whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If
additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's
expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central
Arkansas Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional
review. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation
of water facilities and/or fire service. Approval of plans by the Arkansas
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Department of Health Engineering Division and the Little Rock Fire Department
is required.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water
service is required.
7. 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.
8. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines,
private facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material 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.
9. 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.
10.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:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. 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.
3. 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
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access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade except as approved by the
fire chief.
4. 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.
5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire
apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1
a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height.
Building or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall
have at least two means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area.
Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than
62,000 square feet shall be provide with two separate and approved
fire apparatus access roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000
square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road
when all building are equipped throughout with approved automatic
sprinkler systems.
d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are
required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than
one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of
the lot or area to be served, measured in a straight line between
accesses.
6. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the
grade plane and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial
fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. For the purposes of
this section the highest roof surfaces shall be determined by
measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of a roof
to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls, whichever is
greater.
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b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a
minimum unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the
immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof.
c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access
routes meeting this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15
feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be
positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the
building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned
shall be approved by the fire code official.
d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
located over the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the
aerial fire apparatus road and the building. Other obstructions shall
be permitted to be places with the approval of the fire code official.
7. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per
Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4
Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall
be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table
D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire apparatus access roads.
8. 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.
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9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F
2200.
9. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning:
1. Provide executed Quit -Claim Deed for right of way dedication made out to
Pulaski County.
2. Provide design drawings and specification for half street improvements to
Pulaski County Public Works for review and approval prior to construction.
3. Obtain driveway permit/right of way permit from Pulaski County, 501.340.6800
for all work in the Lawson Road right of way.
4. Obtain septic approval for wastewater system.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: 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. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural,
Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at
501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. 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.
3. 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, highway or freeway.
This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. Provide trees with an average
linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within the perimeter planting strip.
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9. Gates, intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed and installed to comply with requirements of ASTM F
2200.
9. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas
Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central
Arkansas Water (Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire
Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue
501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning:
1. Provide executed Quit -Claim Deed for right of way dedication made out to
Pulaski County.
2. Provide design drawings and specification for half street improvements to
Pulaski County Public Works for review and approval prior to construction.
3. Obtain driveway permit/right of way permit from Pulaski County, 501.340.6800
for all work in the Lawson Road right of way.
4. Obtain septic approval for wastewater system.
F. BUILDING CODES/LANDSCAPE:
Building Code: 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. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural,
Civil and MEP Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at
501.371.4724; crichev@littlerockgov
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements.
2. 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.
3. 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, highway or freeway.
This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. Provide trees with an average
linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within the perimeter planting strip.
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Provide three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet of perimeter
planting strip.
4. 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.
5. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width/depth of the lot will be
required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more restrictive
nature. As a component of all land use buffer requirements, opaque screening,
whether a fence or other device, 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 at the rate of one (1) tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30)
linear feet. A landscape irrigation system shall be required for developments of
one (1) acre or larger.
6. If any of the landscape code requirements cannot be met a variance from the
City Beautiful Commission may be required before the item is forwarded to the
Board of Directors for final action and a building permit is issued.
7. 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.
G. TRANSPORTATION/PLANNING:
Rock Region Metro: The site is not located on or near a dedicated Rock Region
Metro Route.
Planning Division: This request is located in Ellis Mountain Planning District. The
Land Use Plan shows Residential Low Density (RL) for this property. The
Residential Low Density is for single-family homes at densities no greater than six
(6) dwelling units per acre. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2
(Single Family District) to PDC (Planned Development Commercial) to allow a
contractors office and storage yard.
Master Street Plan: South of the property is Lawson Road and it is shown as a
Minor Arterial Street on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide
short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be
limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Lawson Road
since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and
may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: A Class II Bike Lane is shown along Lawson Road. Bike lanes
provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
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ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) _ _ Z-9353
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 29, 2018)
Mr. Joe White of White-Daters and Associates was present representing the
request. Staff presented an overview of the item stating there were additional
items necessary to complete the review process. Staff questioned the outdoor
storage, the location of any proposed dumpsters and the proposed fencing
material. Staff also questioned the days and hours of operation for the site.
Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated a right of way dedication to
45-feet from centerline was required. Staff stated street improvements to Lawson
Road were required with the development of the site. Staff stated all plans for work
in the right of way were to be submitted and approved by Public Works, Civil
Engineering and Pulaski County Road and Bridge prior to construction.
Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated screening was required of
all vehicular use areas adjacent to street rights of way. Staff stated a perimeter
planting strip was required along any side of a vehicular use area that abutted
adjoining property or the street right of way. Staff stated screening was required
along the common lot lines of residentially zoned or used property.
Staff noted the comments from the various other departments and agencies. Staff
suggested the applicant contact the departments or agencies directly with any
questions or concerns. There were no more issues for discussion. The Committee
then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action.
ANALYSIS -
The applicant submitted a revised site plan and cover letter to staff addressing a
number of the technical issues associated with the request. The applicant has
provided the location of the proposed dumpsters, the proposed fencing material
and the items to be stored outdoors.
The request is to rezone this site from R-2, Single-family to PD-C, Planned
Development Commercial, to allow the development of this 5.4-acre parcel with a
contractor's office and contractor's storage yard. The site is located outside the
city limits of the City of Little Rock but within the City's Extraterritorial Planning
Jurisdiction.
The site plan indicates the placement of a single building containing 8,400 square
feet to be used for general and professional office. A gravel storage yard for storing
small equipment, trucks and trailers is proposed behind the office building.
The applicant indicates the outdoor materials storage includes two (2) to three (3)
pickup trucks, a mini -excavator, one (1) compact skid -steer, three (3) flatbed
trailers and miscellaneous traffic control devices such as barrels, cones, barriers.
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The yard is proposed for small equipment. The applicant notes the area is
proposed large enough to maneuver an 18-wheeler on the site.
Parking is provided at the front of the building. A single driveway near the midpoint
of the property will serve the office parking and the rear storage area. Additional
parking for employees will be provided behind the building in the storage area.
The developer will provide right of way along Lawson Road to 45-feet from
centerline. Lawson Road will be widened to the Master Street Plan required width.
Water will be provided by Central Arkansas Water. There is currently an operating
septic system on this property that will serve the office building. The office building
will have two (2) restrooms and a kitchenette, but no shower or laundry equipment.
The applicant indicates the business is a general contractor/construction
management company. The company specializes in construction of education and
healthcare facilities. The company has an average of 15 employees.
The plan indicates the placement of black vinyl coated chain link fencing on the
south side of the property and galvanized chain link fencing on the east, west and
north. The applicant notes screening will be provided via evergreen plantings or if
necessary an opaque screening material such as a vinyl coated fabric will be
placed along the property boundaries which abut single-family zoned or used
property. The plan includes the placement of a 75-foot buffer along the northern
property line. The buffer will include native plant materials, shrubs and trees. The
plan indicates the placement of a 20-foot buffer along the eastern and western
perimeters of the site. The plant material will also be native species.
The applicant indicates the placement of building signage along Lawson Road.
The sign is proposed with a maximum sign area of ten (10) percent of the facade
area along this building frontage. The applicant has indicated ground signage is
not proposed but is requesting the allowance of office signage should a ground
sign be desired in the future. The sign would be limited to a maximum height of
six (6) feet and a maximum sign area of sixty-four (64) square feet.
The applicant indicates the days and hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 5:00
pm Monday through Friday. The applicant notes there will be no testing of
equipment before or after the typical hours of operation. The site plan indicates
the placement of a dumpster on the site which will be fully screened per typical
ordinance standards. The hours of dumpster service will be from 8:00 am to 5:00
pm Monday through Friday.
Staff is working with the applicant to address staff's concerns related to screening
and buffering. Staff will provide a recommendation at the September 20, 2018
public hearing.
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J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation forth coming.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 20, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item stating the applicant had submitted a request on September
18, 2018, requesting withdrawal of this item without prejudice. Staff stated the
withdrawal request would require a waiver of the Commissions By-laws with regard
to the late withdrawal request. Staff stated they were supportive of the withdrawal
request. A motion was made to approve the By-law waiver request with regard to
the late withdrawal request. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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ITEM NO.: 8. Z-9353
NAME: 13100 Lawson Road Long -form PD-C
LOCATION: 13100 Lawson Road
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide notification of the property owners located within 200-feet of the site, including the
certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice
must be mailed no later than September 5, 2018. The Office of Planning and
Development must receive the proof of notice no later than September 14, 2018.
2. Identify the items to be stored in the outside storage area.
3. Provide the proposed fence material and total height of the fence.
4. Provide a letter from the Crystal Valley Volunteer Fire Department indicating their
knowledge of the project and their ability to serve the proposed development.
5. Provide the days and hours of operation for the business.
6. Will there be a dumpster located on the site? If so provide the location of the proposed
dumpster and a note indicting the screening. Staff recommends the hours of dumpster
service be limited to 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.
7. All site lighting must be low-level and directional, aimed downward and into the site.
8. Provide the proposed signage plan including building and ground signage. Provide the
total height and total sign area for ground signage. Provide the percentage of the fagade
proposed from building signage.
9. Provide the proposed treatment of the perimeter of the property, including materials and
techniques used such as screens, fences and walls as well as description of uses,
setbacks and their relationship to surrounding uses. The adjacent property to the east,
west and north are residential homes.
10. Will there be testing of equipment (starting of machines to ensure properly functioning)
during the early morning hours or late evening hours?
VarianceANaivers: None requested.
Engineering Comments:
Public Works Conditions:
1. Lawson Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of
right-of-way 45-feet from centerline will be required.
2. With site development, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan.
Construct one-half street improvement to Lawson Road including 5-foot sidewalks with
the planned development. The new back of curb should be located 29.5-feet from the
striped centerline. Striping should be provided for a right turn lane.
3. Stormwater 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
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owner.
4. If disturbed area is one (1) or more acres, obtain a NPDES stormwater permit from the
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to the start of construction.
5. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted to Public Works, Civil Engineering for
approval prior to start of work.
6. 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/Fire ❑epartmenVParks/County Planning:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority; Outside the service boundary. No comment.
Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. There is an existing three phase,
overhead power line on the north side of Lawson Road in front of this property. Care should
be used when working around the power lines/poles - especially when constructing the
proposed driveway to the property. All required separations and clearances to power lines
must be maintained during and after construction. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss
electrical service requirements or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project
proceeds.
Centerpoint Energy
AT & T: No comment.
No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
1. All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service
must be met.
2. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether
additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s)
are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense.
3. Please submit plans for water facilities and/or fire protection system to Central Arkansas
Water for review. Plan revisions may be required after additional review. Contact Central
Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of water facilities and/or fire service.
Approval of plans by the Arkansas Department of Health Engineering Division and the
Little Rock Fire Department is required.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is
required.
7. 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
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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.
8. The facilities on -site will be private. When meters are planned off private lines, private
facilities shall be installed to Central Arkansas Water's material 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.
9. 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.
10. 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:
1. Full Plan Review — Maintain Access
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Commercial and Industrial Developments — 2 means of access. - Maintain fire apparatus
access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1
a. Section D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Building
or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least two
means of fire apparatus access for each structure.
b. Section D104.2 Building exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or
facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be
provide with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
c. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet
that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all building are
equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems.
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d. D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they
shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of
the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the lot or area to be served,
measured in a straight line between accesses.
6. 30' Tall Buildings - Maintain aerial fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the
2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D105.1 — D105.4
a. D105.1 Where Required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane
and the highest roof surface exceed 30', approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For the purposes of this section the highest roof
surfaces shall be determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the
intersection of a roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the parapet walls,
whichever is greater.
b. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum
unobstructed with of 26', exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
c. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting
this condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of
30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of
the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access
road is positioned shall_be approved by the fire code official.
d. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over
the aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road
and the building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be places with the
approval of the fire code official.
7. Dead Ends. Maintain fire apparatus access roads at dead end locations as per Appendix
D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-
end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and
turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. Requirements for Dead-end fire
apparatus access roads.
8. 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.
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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.
9. Fire Hydrants. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water
(Jason Lowder 501.377.1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony
Rhodes 501.918.3757 or Capt. John Hogue 501.918.3754). Number and Distribution of
Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received.
County Planning:
1. Provide executed Quit -Claim deed for right of way dedication made out to Pulaski County.
2. Provide design drawings and specification for half street improvements to Pulaski County
Public Works for review and approval prior to construction.
3. Obtain driveway permit/right of way permit from Pulaski County, 501.340.6800 for all work
in the Lawson Road right of way.
4. Obtain septic approval for wastewater system.
Building Codes/Landscape:
Building Code: 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. This project will require fully developed Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP
Plans. Contact a commercial plans examiner: Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724;
crichey(a Iittlerock.gov
Landscape:
1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements.
2. 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.
3. 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, highway or freeway. This strip shall be
at least nine (9) feet wide. Provide trees with an average linear spacing of not less than
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