HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9431 Staff AnalysisJuly 18, 2019
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9431
E. UTILITIES/FIRE DEPARTMENT/PARKS/COUNTY PLANNING:
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority:
Sewer main extension required with easements if new sewer service is required for
this project.
Entergy
Entergy does not object to this proposal. There does not appear to be any conflicts
with existing electrical utilities at this location. Contact Entergy in advance to
discuss electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any)
as this project proceeds.
CenterPoint Energy: No comment.
AT & T: No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:
All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water
service must be met.
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.
In order to provide service to the proposed structure a new meter or a replat of the
two properties as one property will be required.
Fire Department:
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.
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FILE NO.: Z-9431
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.
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.
Parks and Recreation: No comment received
County Planning: No comment received
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, contact a commercial plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche littlerock. ov or
Steve Crain at 501-371-4875; scrain _,littlerock.go
Note: Plans must be stamped by a structural engineer licensed in
the State of Arkansas.
Landscape:
Any new site development must comply with the City's minimal landscape
and buffer ordinance requirements and the Highway 10 Scenic Corridor
Overlay District.
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ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.
2. 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: No comment.
Plannina Division:
This request is located River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows
Office (0) for this property. The office category represents services provided
directly to consumers (e.g., legal, financial, medical) as well as general offices
which support more basic economic activities. The applicant has applied for
revised POD (Planned Office Development) to allow an expansion of an existing
spa. This request is within the Highway 10 design overlay district.
Master Street Plan: South of the property is Cantrell Road and it is shown as a
Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Principal
Arterial Street is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generator or
activity centers within an urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to
minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Cantrell Road since it is a
Principal Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
Bicycle Plan: There is a Class I Bike Path shown along the Cantrell Road. A Bike
Path is to be a paved path physically separate for the use of bicycles. Additional
right-of-way or/and easement is recommended. Nine -foot paths are recommended
to allow for pedestrian use as well (replacing the sidewalk).
H. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: JJune 26, 2019)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item to the committee and
indicated comments would be sent to the applicant with the requirement for
responses to be received by July 3, 2019. The committee forwarded the item to
the full commission.
ANALYSIS -
Approval of this request would allow for the applicants to construct a yurt to expand
the spa use on to this property. The proposed structure would require all
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necessary permits. The applicant has stated the yurt will not have water or sewer
service and will rely upon the existing structure for these facilities.
The proposed expansion is a reasonable design solution to address the business
needs of the spa to provide services to their customers —both the larger groups
who would utilize this space and the individual clients who are seeking to
experience a quieter and more serene environment.
J. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested revision to the POD subject to
compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E, and F
and the staff analysis in the agenda staff report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JULY 18, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no registered 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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