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CITY BEAU IFUL
COMMISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July
11, 2019, at Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol Avenue. Chairman, Harvey called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ALSO, PRESENT:
Steve Homeyer
Bobby Cushman
Troy Laha
Michael Harvey
Phillis Anderson
Melissa Henshaw
Two Open Positions
Robert Walker
BJ Sanders -Woods
Bob Winchester
Beth Carpenter, City Attorney's Office
D. Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department
of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock.
APPROVAL OF THE MAY MEETING MINUTES:
Vice Chairman Homeyer entertained a motion to approve the June 2019 Minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Sanders -Woods made a motion that the June 06, 2019 Minutes be
approved.
Second: Commissioner Winchester seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
VARIANCE REQUEST: CBC CASE #668 — 3900 W 65th — Singh Convenience Store
Variance Requested:
To allow the removal of the required six (6) feet nine (9) inch perimeter landscape strip on the
south side of the property that is required between the vehicular use area and the 65t" Street right-
of-way and to allow removal of the required six (6) feet nine (9) inch perimeter landscape strip
on the north side of the property that is required between the vehicular use area and the
neighboring property.
FINDINGS:
This site at the northwest corner of W 65th St and Scott Hamilton Drive is located within an area
of mixed commercial and industrial zoning uses. Buildings on the adjacent properties include
retail and medical related facilities. In addition, there are several vacant buildings in close
proximity of the site. The property currently contains an unmanned fueling operation with a
small building in the northwest corner of the property and a gas pump canopy between the
building and the south property line.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing building and construct a new 2,560 square foot
convenience store building at the northwest corner of the property. The existing gas pump
canopy will be refurbished and reused and one (1) access drive from each of the two (2) frontage
streets will be maintained. The parking area will provide approximately twelve (12) onsite
parking spaces which conforms with ordinance standards.
The applicant recently requested a conditional use permit for this I-2 zoned property to allow the
development of a convenience store with gas pumps. Also, requested with this CUP were two
zoning variances. The first was to locate the buildings walk-in cooler closer to the property line
than the 25-foot rear setback would allow, and the second variance was to allow the land use and
street buffer standards to be less than the nine (9) foot minimums. On June 20, 2019 the Little
Rock Planning Commission approved this request with the condition that the City Beautiful
Commission must approve any landscape ordinance variance(s) prior to a building permit being
issued.
With the reuse of the gas pump canopy and the proposed location of the new building and
associated service areas, portions of the north and south perimeter landscape strips will fall
below the required minimum of six (6) feet nine (9) inches. There is approximately twenty-five
(25) feet of vehicular use area adjacent to the north property line west of the access drive. Due to
the proposed location of the dumpster and the associated paving the perimeter planting strip has
been eliminated in this area. There is an excess of greenspace east of this access drive that will
compensate for the loss of this small perimeter landscape strip.
A portion of the south perimeter adjacent to the W 65th St right-of-way is currently paved and is
proposed to remain this way due to the location and reuse of the existing gas pumps and
associated canopy. However, there is approximately fourteen (14) feet of right-of-way
greenspace between the parking curb and the W 65th St curb. The applicant is proposing to install
all required landscape materials in this area. In addition to the right-of-way greenspace an excess
of landscape area is provided at the southeast corner of the site.
As shown on the attached landscape plan the applicant intends to meet or exceed the minimum
landscape requirements for this development. Any trees or shrubs that are required for the
eliminated planting strips will be relocated to other areas of the site. A franchise is required for
plantings and irrigation to be placed in the public right-of-way. Before a building permit can be
issued the applicant shall provide a final landscape plan and obtain a franchise agreement from
Little Rock Public Works for any landscape or irrigation planned for installation in the public
right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is supportive of the request to allow the elimination of the north perimeter landscape strip
and a portion of the south perimeter landscape strip providing that the placement of all required
landscape and irrigation be installed elsewhere on site and that a franchise agreement be obtained
from Little Rock Public Works for any landscape or irrigation placed in the public right-of-way.
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance.
Presentation:
The applicant Mr. Vernon Williams of GarNat Engineering was present to address any specific
questions from the commissioners. Mr. Williams briefly described the property and stated that he
has worked with both Staff and his client to find a solution that would be agreeable to both
parties.
The commissioners generally discussed the proposed development and had no additional
questions concerning the variance request.
Motion: Commissioner Laha made a motion that the variance be approved as recommended by
Staff.
Second: Commissioner Winchester seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
VARIANCE REQUEST: CBC CASE #669 — 4819 Baseline — Templo Christiano
VARIANCE REQUESTED
To allow a reduction of the south perimeter planting strip and a reduction of a portion of the east
perimeter planting strip to less than the nine (9) feet as typically required to comply with the
minimum ordinance standards.
FINDINGS:
This C-3 zoned property located at 4819 Baseline Rd is occupied by a former residential
structure that is now serving as a church. The surrounding properties include an office use
adjacent to the east, and single-family homes located to the south and west. In addition, there are
a variety of commercial uses located across Baseline Rd to the north.
The existing building being utilized as a church is approximately 2,000 sq. ft. with a paved
parking area located at the front of the site. The applicant is proposing to add a one story 2,660
sq. ft. sanctuary building and an additional parking behind the existing structure. The parking at
the front of the site will be rehabbed. The driveway and parking areas will be asphalt with
concrete curbing. The existing building will be used for classrooms and office.
The applicant petitioned the Little Rock Planning Commission and requested site plan review
approval to allow for the construction of a second building. As part of this review zoning
variances were requested to reduce buffers for the south and the west perimeters and to reduce
the side yard setback on the west. Zoning buffers are required at six (6) percent of the average
depth/width of the lot but no less than nine (9) feet when the property is adjacent to those of a
more restrictive use. The purposed development would require and eighteen (18) foot buffer on
the south and a nine (9) foot buffer on the west. Staff supported these requests and noted that an
additional landscape variance would be required before the south and west perimeters could be
developed less than nine (9) feet in width. On June 06, 2019 the Planning Commission approved
the site plan and associated zoning variances with the condition that a landscape variance be
sought from the City Beautiful Commission for any perimeter planting strip less than nine (9)
feet in width.
The purposed reconditioned parking area at the front of the property and the newly planned
parking adjacent to the west property line encroaches into the nine (9) foot perimeter planting
strip approximately two feet at their widest points and four (4) feet at its narrowest. This presents
a seven (7) foot planting strip adjacent to the end parking bays and a four (4) foot planting strip
twenty (20) feet in width in both parking areas to allow for a vehicle backup area. The purposed
parking area adjacent to the south property line encroaches into the perimeter planting strip three
(3) feet with the vehicle back-up area leaving a six (6) feet of planting space, twenty (20) feet
wide. This is the only area on the south perimeter planting strip that is deficient.
As shown on the attached site plan the perimeter planting strips do fall below the minimum nine
(9) foot width required for planting perimeters. However, additional land area between the
purposed development and the south and west property lines often exceeds this nine (9) foot
minimum width allowing enough space for all required plant materials to be installed. In
addition, the applicant intends to meet or exceed the minimum landscape requirements for this
development. Any trees or shrubs that cannot be planted within the reduced perimeters due to
space restraints will be relocated in close proximity of the vehicular use areas adjacent to the
south and west property lines. The applicant understands that before a building permit can be
issued a final landscape plan that meets or'exceeds the minimum landscape code requirements
must be submitted and approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is supportive of the request to allow the reduction in width of the west perimeter landscape
strip and a portion of the south perimeter landscape strip providing that the placement of all
required landscape and irrigation be installed between the new development and the south or
west property line.
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance.
Presentation:
The applicant Mr. Terry Burrass of Terry Burrass Architecture was present to address any
specific questions from the commissioners. Mr. Burrass briefly described the project and stated
that he had spoken with the adjacent residential property owner who had expressed satisfaction
that there would be a new privacy fence placed on the shared property line.
Commissioner Laha inquired if there would be playground incorporated with the new
development and expressed his thoughts of the importance of a fenced play area in close
proximity to Baseline Rd.
Mr. Burrass responded that there were no day school or day programs planned at this time but
noted that there was an area on site that could possibly be dedicated as a playground if the need
arose.
The commissioners generally discussed the proposed development and had no additional
questions concerning the variance request.
Vice Chairman Homeyer entertained a motion to approve the variance as recommended by staff.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion that the variance be approved as
recommended by Staff.
Second: Commissioner Cushman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Expense Report:
Commissioner Cushman stated that the account activity between May 01, and July 11 began with
a balance of $320.24. The commissioner also noted that an interest payment of $1.06 occurred
since the last report netting the account an ending balance of $321.30.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, UPDATES:
Community Proiects
City Hall South Yard:
Commissioner Homeyer stated that there was nothing new to report.
Public Relations
In the absence of Commissioner Henshaw there was no new report.
In the absence of Commissioner Henshaw there was no new report.
It was noted that Commissioner Henshaw has not been in attendance for four (4) of the past seven
(7) meetings for 2019 and has automatically been removed from the commission. It was then
generally discussed who would assume the chair position of the Public Relations and KLRB
committees. It was then decided that this topic will be discussed further next month when
Chairman Harvey returns.
Adopt -A -Street:
It was noted that only Commissioner Sanders -Woods and Commissioner Walker attended the last
pick-up.
Eye of the Beholder:
Commissioner Sanders -Woods inquired how many awards have been presented in 2019. Staff
responded that there have been eight (8) recipients this year as of July 11.
Landscape Awards:
Commissioner Homeyer stated that nominations are open through August and encouraged the
other commissioners to make nominations.
Commissioner Winchester nominated Curran Hall.
T.R.E.E Fund:
Commissioner Homeyer discussed the 16th Street and Gaines T.R.E.E Fund project and presented
a copy of the franchise agreement that Chairman Harvey had obtained to place the trees in the
public right-of-way. Commissioner Homeyer further explained that Chairman Harvey had applied
for franchise agreement and would need to sign and return to Little Rock Public Works
The commissioners discussed the franchise agreement processes and Staff explained why this was
required to install any items in the public right-of-way.
Vice Chairman Homeyer entertained a motion to that Chairman Harvey be authorized by the
City Beautiful Commission to sign the franchise agreement.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion that Chairman Harvey be authorized by the
City Beautiful Commission to sign the franchise agreement for the Gaines and 16th Street
T.R.E.E Fund project.
Second: Commissioner Walker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
City Beautiful Exhibit:
The commissioners discussed the possible locations of the City Beautiful Commission archive
materials. Staff agreed to research the past minutes records to find the possible location of these
exhibit items. Once located the commissioners have agreed to discuss how to proceed with this
collection at future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
City Attorney, Beth Carpenter informed the commissioners of the House Bill 1928, an Act to
amend the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act which requires all open public meetings to be
recorded. It was explained that this Act was passed by the Arkansas General Assembly this past
Legislative Session and becomes effective ninety-one days from April 24, 2019.
It was also conveyed that this Act further requires that a recording of an open public meeting be
maintained by the public entity for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of the open public
meeting, and that the recording must be maintained in a format that may be reproduced upon a
request pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
ANOUNCEMENTS:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 01, 2019, at 11.30 am.
ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairman Homeyer entertained a motion to adjourn.
Motion: Commissioner Winchester made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Commissioner Cushman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm.
LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201
PHONE: 501 371-4864 FAX: 501 371-6863 E-MAIL: DSPILLMANou LITCLI ROCK GOV
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS
MAY 29, 2019
ITEM NO.* SINGH CONVENIENCE STORE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
3900 W 65th STREET (Z-9420)
Planning Staff Comments:
1. Provide days and hours of operation. 24 hours per day/ 7 days per week.
2. Provided signage plan for existing and proposed signage. Plan updated.
3. Provide site lighting plan. Any new site lighting must be low-level, shielded and directed
into the site. Note added to Site Plan.
4. Parking complies with ordinance standards based on the size of the proposed commercial
building. No response.
5. Will there be an air pump station located on the site? If so, show on site plan.
Added to Site Plan
Variance/Waivers:
• Need to request a variance for reduced rear setback for part of the proposed building.
• Need to request a variance for reduced street buffers.
New cover letter requesting this variance has been prepared.
Public Works:
1. W. 65th St. is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-
of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. Will comply.
2. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Scott Hamilton
Rd and 65th St. Site Plan updated.
3. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are damaged and not
in compliance with ADA recommendations in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
Will comply.
4. Obtain or provide proof of an access easement with the property to the north for vehicular
use. See attached letter from adjacent property owner.
Utilities and Fire Department/County
Planning: Little Rock Water Reclamation
Authority:
Sewer Available to this site. FOG Analysis Required. Will comply.
Entergy:
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts with
existing electrical utilities at this location. Over lines are located on the west side of the
property. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss electrical service requirements, or
adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this project proceeds. No response.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. No response.
ATU: No comments received.
No response.
ITEM N0.A. Cam) _ (Z-9420)
Central Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request
for water service must be met. No response.
Fire Department:
Will comply.
Full plan
review 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 0103.1 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 0103.2 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 0102.1 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 0 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire
Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section 0103.5 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 1by the fire code official
8. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
ITEM N0.:4. (CON
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 — C 105, 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.
Building Codes: No comments received. No response.
County Planning: No comments received. No response.
Rock Region METRO:
Recommend building sidewalk along 55th and along Scott Hamilton, and making them ADA
accessible with the implementation of curb ramps at the corner.
Recommend building sidewalk from street to building.
Planning Division: No comments. No response.
Landscape:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements and the requirements of the Hillcrest Design Overlay District.
Not in Hillcrest
2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth of the lot. The
minimum dimension shall be one-half ) the full width requirement but in no case less
than nine (9) feet. 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. The property
is located in the City's designated mature area. A twenty-five (25%) percent reduction
of the buffer width requirements is acceptable.
Landscape plan updated. Variance requested.
3. A land use buffer six (6) percent of the average width / depth of the lot will be required
when an adjacent property has dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The
properties to the north and west are zoned C-3. 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. Screening fence added. Landscape plan
updated
4. 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
ITEM N0.A. (CON
(30) linear feet of perimeter planting strip. This property is located within the "mature„
area and twenty-five (25%) percent reduction of the perimeter width requirements is
acceptable. The minimum perimeter width adjacent to the north and south property lines
shall be six (6) feet nine (9) inches. The north and south perimeters are
deficienj and may require a variance from the City Beautiful Commission. Will
request variance from City Beautiful Commision.
5. 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. Any landscape materials installed
in the oublic right-of-way to meet the minimum landscape code reclu
irements will reauire a Public Works franchise agreement._ Will seek franchise
agreement
6. Building landscape areas 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. Will comply. Building trees moved to perimeter, not enough
room to plant in building bed.
7. 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. Will Comply
8. 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. No existing trees on site.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no
later than June 5, 2019. 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 June 5, 2019. The City
provided notice form must be used. Proof of notices is to be provided to staff no later than June
14, 2019.
June 20, 2019
ITEM
FILE NO.: Z-9420
NAME: Singh Convenience Store — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 3900 West 65t" Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: ABDTD Investments, LLC/Vernon Williams
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow
development of a convenience store with gas pumps
on the 1-2 zoned property at 3900 West 65t" Street.
SITE LOCATION:
The site is located at the northwest corner of West 65th Street and Scott
Hamilton Drive.
2. COMPATIBUTY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The site is located in an area of mixed commercial and industrial zoning
and uses. Buildings containing a mix of uses are located to the north, east
and west, with some vacant buildings in the area. A large PCD
development is located across West 65t" Street to the south.
The applicant proposes to redevelop the site as a convenience store with
gas pumps. The proposed use is compatible with uses in the area. Notice
of public hearing was sent to the Upper Baseline and SWLR United for
Progress Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Existing driveways from West 65t" Street and Scott Hamilton Drive serve as
access to the property. The applicant proposes to maintain one (1)
driveway from each street. Additionally, there is a cross -access drive at
the northeast corner of the property, between this property and the property
to the north. The applicant has a written agreement from the property
owner to the north to continue the cross -access. The cross -access
agreement needs to be formalized in a document filed with the county
courthouse.
The proposed site plan contains eight (8) parking spaces adjacent to the
building and four (4) at the gas pump islands. Section 36-502 (b) (3) e. of
the City's Zoning Ordinance requires at least 12 parking spaces for the
convenience store use.
June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-9420
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
1. Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal
landscape and buffer ordinance requirements and the requirements
of the Hillcrest Design Overlay District.
2. Street buffers will be required at six (6) percent of the average depth
of the lot. The minimum dimension shall be one-half ('h) the full width
requirement but in no case less than nine (9) feet. 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. The
property is located in the City's designated mature area. A twenty-five
(25%) percent reduction of the buffer width requirements is acceptable.
3. 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. The properties to the north and west are zoned
C-3. 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.
4. 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. This property is located within the "mature"
area and twenty-five (25%) percent reduction of the perimeter width
requirements is acceptable. The minimum perimeter width adjacent to
the north and south property lines shall be six (6) feet nine (9) inches.
The north and south perimeters are deficient and may require a
variance from the City Beautiful Commission.
5. 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. Any landscape materials installed in the
public right-of-way to meet the minimum landscape code
requirements will require a Public Works franchise agreement.
6_ Building landscape areas 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.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont
FILE NO.: Z
7. 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.
8. 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. West 65th Street 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. A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection
of Scott Hamilton Rd and 65th Street.
3. Repair or replace any curb, gutter, sidewalk and access ramps that are
damaged and not in compliance with ADA recommendations in the
public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
4. Obtain or provide proof of an access easement with the property to the
north for vehicular use.
6. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BUILDING CODES:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authorit : Sewer Available to this site.
FOG Analysis Required.
Enter :
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any
conflicts with existing electrical utilities at this location. Over lines are
located on the west side of the property. 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.
ATU: No comments received.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 4 fCont.] FILE NO.: Z-9420
Central Arkansas Water:
NO OBJECTIONS; All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at
the time of request for water service must be met.
Fire ❑epartment:
Full plan review
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.
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June 20, 2019
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9420
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
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: No comments received.
7. TRANSPORTATION/PLAN.NING:
County Planning: No comments received.
Rock Region METRO:
Recommend building sidewalk along 65t" and along Scott Hamilton, and
making them ADA accessible with the implementation of curb ramps at
the corner.
Recommend building sidewalk from street to building.
Planning Division: No comments.
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FILE NO.: Z-9420
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT (MAY 29, 2019)
Vernon Williams was present, representing the application. Staff presented the
application, noting that some additional information on the proposed
development was needed. Staff asked for information on hours of operation,
signage and site lighting. The Public Works and Landscape requirements were
briefly discussed. It was noted that proof of cross -access easement with the
property to the north needed to be provided. It was noted that variances for
reduced rear building setback and reduced street and land use buffers needed to
be requested. After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the application to
the full Commission for resolution.
AFF ANALYSIS -
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a
convenience store with gas pumps development on the 1-2 zoned property at
3900 West 65th Street. The property currently contains an unmanned fueling
operation with a small building near the northwest corner of the property and a
gas pump canopy between the building and the south property line. There are
two (2) gas pump islands under the canopy. Access drives from West 65th Street
and Scott Hamilton Drive serve the property. A cross access driveway between
this property and the property to the north is located at the northeast corner of
the property.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing building and construct a new
2,560 square foot convenience store building at the northwest corner of the
property, as noted on the attached site plan. The building will be located over
80 feet back from the south property line, over 70 feet back from the east
property line, 16.5 feet (freezer portion only) from the north property line and
15.5 feet from the west property line. The applicant proposes to refurbish and
reuse the existing gas pump canopy. One (1) access drive from each of the two
(2) street frontages will be maintained, as well as a cross access between this
property and the property to the north. Approximately 12 parking spaces will be
located on the site, which conforms with ordinance standards. Site lighting will
be located on the wall of the building and on the gas pump canopy. The lighting
will be low-level, shielded and directed into the site. One (1) ground -mounted
sign (20 feet in height and 72 square feet in area) will be located at the southwest
corner of the site. An enclosed dumpster will be located behind the building. An
air pump station will be located along the east property line. Several new areas
of landscaping will be located throughout the site. The proposed convenience
store will be a 24 hour, seven (7) day per week operation.
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The applicant is requesting two (2) variances with the proposed development.
The first variance is from Section 36-320 (e) (3) which requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet. The walk-in freezer/cooler section of the building is located
16.5 feet from the north (rear) property line. The main rear wall of the building
meets the required 25 foot setback.
The second variance is from the land use and street buffer standards of Sections
36-522 (b) (4) a. and b., which requires nine (9) foot minimum land use buffers
along the north and west property lines and nine (9) foot minimum street buffers
along the east and south property lines. A portion of the north property line, at
the dumpster and cross access area, contains a reduced buffer width. A buffer
width of seven (7) feet is located along the west property line. A six (6) foot high
wood fence will be located along a portion of the north and west property lines.
The street buffers drop below the nine (9) foot minimums at various points.
However, there are areas along the street frontages with buffer widths
considerably more than nine (9) feet.
The applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee by providing
additional information and a revised site plan to staff. The applicant also
submitted a letter from the property owner to the north noting that cross access
between the properties can be continued. To staff's knowledge, there are no
outstanding issues associated with this application.
Staff believes that the proposed redevelopment of the site for a convenience
store with gas pumps is an appropriate use for this property. The general area
contains a mixture of commercial and industrial uses. The proposed use should
be compatible with the surrounding uses. The proposed convenience store
development should prove to be a quality redevelopment of the property. The
redevelopment will include a large landscape upgrade, as the existing site
contains no landscaping. Staff believes the proposed convenience store will
have no adverse impact on the surrounding uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, including setback and buffer
variances, 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 effort.
2. All site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent property.
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3. The dumpster area must be screened as per ordinance requirements (screen
shall exceed the height of the dumpster by at least two (2) feet, not to exceed
eight (8) feet total height).
4. Signage for the development will be as per Section 36-554 of the code (signs
permitted in industrial zoned).
5. A formal cross access easement document must be filed with the county prior
to a building permit being issued.
6. The City Beautiful Commission must approve any Landscape Ordinance
variance(s) prior to a building permit being issued.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 20, 2019)
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. There was no further discussion. The item was placed
on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff, including all
staff comments and conditions. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
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